Singer Rahul Vaidya has sparked a social media storm after claiming that Virat Kohli blocked him on Instagram, following the cricketer’s clarification about accidentally liking actress Avneet Kaur’s post.
What Happened?
- Kohli’s brief interaction with Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post led to speculation and memes online.
- The cricketer later clarified that the like was unintentional, attributing it to an Instagram algorithm glitch.
- Rahul Vaidya then posted a video, sarcastically stating, “Virat Kohli has blocked me, but I think it’s an Instagram glitch too. Maybe the algorithm told him, ‘Let me block Rahul Vaidya on your behalf.’”.
Fan Backlash & Vaidya’s Response
- Kohli’s fans criticized Vaidya, leading him to call them “even bigger jokers than Virat”.
- He also claimed that his wife and sister were being targeted, saying, “You’re abusing my family, who have nothing to do with this!”.
Kohli’s Official Statement
Kohli addressed the controversy, stating, “While clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it.”.
The incident has turned into a meme fest, with fans debating whether Kohli’s explanation was genuine or just damage control.
