The controversy between singer Rahul Vaidya and cricketer Virat Kohli began after Kohli was seen ‘liking’ glamorous photos of actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. This online spat quickly escalated, drawing attention from both fan communities and the media, making it one of the most talked-about celebrity controversies on Indian social media in May 2025.
Who is Rahul Vaidya ?
Rahul Vaidya is a well-known Indian singer and music composer who rose to fame as the second runner-up in the first season of Indian Idol in 2004–2005. Born on 23 September 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
He has since built a successful career in playback singing for Bollywood films, independent music, and television reality shows. He has participated in several popular TV reality shows, including Bigg Boss 14 (where he was the first runner-up) and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (finalist). Rahul Vaidya is married to actress Disha Parmar, and they have a daughter together.
Virat Kohli and Rahul Vaidya: What Happened?
Virat Kohli recently made headlines after he was seen ‘liking’ actress Avneet Kaur’s photos on Instagram. This unexpected action led to widespread online speculation and memes, with many referencing his wife, Anushka Sharma.
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Kohli responded by clarifying that the ‘like’ was accidental, blaming an Instagram algorithm glitch and requesting people not to make unnecessary assumptions.
Rahul Vaidya’s Reaction
- Singer Rahul Vaidya took a public dig at Kohli’s explanation. In a video, he sarcastically mimicked the “algorithm” excuse, saying, “So, jo bhi ladki ho, please don’t do PR around it because it is not my mistake. It is Instagram’s mistake, okay?
- Vaidya then revealed that Kohli had blocked him on Instagram, joking that perhaps even this was due to an “Instagram glitch” and not Kohli himself.
- The situation escalated when Vaidya called Kohli’s fans “even bigger jokers than Virat,” after some fans allegedly abused his family online.
Summary Table
Event | Details |
Kohli likes Avneet’s photo | Sparks online buzz and memes. |
Kohli’s clarification | Blames Instagram algorithm, says it was unintentional. |
Rahul Vaidya’s response | Mocks Kohli’s excuse, posts sarcastic videos. |
Kohli blocks Vaidya | Vaidya claims it’s another “algorithm glitch” |
Fan backlash | Vaidya alleges abuse towards his family, calls fans “jokers” |
The episode has become a trending topic on social media, with both celebrities’ responses fueling further discussion and memes online. There are no reports of any health or cricket.
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