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12-07-2025
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The Traitors fame Apoorva Mukhija gets slammed for 'proud of women who monetise their sexuality' comment: 'Just a pure example of being...'
This video garnered severe backlash, with social media users slamming Apoorva Mukhija for her mindset read more Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, has once grabbed headlines for her latest controversial comment in an interview, where she said that she is 'proud of women who monetise their sexuality'. 'I think women who can monetise their sexuality are insane. Good for you, girlypops, I am proud of y'all," Mukhija said while talking on Zoom. 'If men are stupid enough to see it, pay for it, then do it. I love it! They are the views," she added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Basically, she's okay with her being sexualised for money. — Squint Neon (@TheSquind) July 9, 2025 This video garnered severe backlash, with social media users slamming Apoorva for her mindset. 'Basically, she's okay with her being sexualised for money," commented one netizen. 'Just a pure example of being characterless," wrote another.'Biggest hypocrites in our country are the so-called social media influencers. Har baat par pe bakwas karva lo bas," read another comment. Mukhija earlier faced flak online after social media users took objection to a vulgar comment she made on India's Got Latent. Amid severe backlash, several cases have been filed against Allahbadia, Raina, and Mukhija, as well as YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani and stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh – the other two panellists on the episode of India's Got Latent. While Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, has apologised for his comments that created a storm on social media, others are yet to address the controversy. Mukhija, however, reportedly referred to the row by posting a screenshot of a private chat with a friend, writing, 'Me and [friend]'s last two brain cells trying to come up with a solve for the new problem that I created.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mukhija featured in Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor's _Nadaaniyan_, which streamed on Netflix and a mini web-series, Baat Pakki, which also starred Shray Rai Tiwari, Gunnit Cour, Ishika Jaiwani
India Today
10-07-2025
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Sudhanshu Pandey vs Apoorva Mukhija gets messy, actor slams her for delulu drama
Actor Sudhanshu Pandey on Thursday reacted to influencer Apoorva Mukhija's alleged remarks against him. The two participated in 'The Traitors' recently and were involved in an argument during one of the episodes. The 'Anupamaa' actor has now released a new statement in the media, slamming Mukhija. He accused her of trying to milk his popularity by allegedly bad-mouthing him during her didn't name Mukhija in his statement but referred to her as 'the content creator'. He said, "Some people thrive on drama and live in their own little delulu worlds. I spoke about her once, and now she's out there milking that moment for content. I have graced front pages and magazine covers long before thumbnails even existed, so it's honestly amusing to watch people, whose entire relevance is built around clickbait, try and stir something out of nothing."The actor, who was a part of the popular boy-band, 'The Band of Boys' in the early 2000, shared that Mukhija sent him an apology over text after the show completed its run. He added, "What shocks me more is how hard she's flipped! The tone in which she had sent me a message post the show, apologising for her conduct, was so nice, and I even forgave her with a lot of love and thought it was all done and dusted! But cut to a camera and suddenly there's arrogance, attitude, and a whole new personality of her back to square one. I don't understand how people manage to juggle multiple masks so easily. I have never been that person. I say what I feel, I speak my truth, but I never go low, never hit below the belt." Pandey continued, "Unlike others, I don't need controversy to validate my presence. My career has outlived many people's entire existence in this space, and I say that without ego, just facts. If riding my name gives them some headline joy, they are welcome. Think of it as a gift from me!"Pandey's statement came as Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, told in an interview that he speaks about her in "80 per cent of his interviews". She told Money Control, "Whose photo will he put in the thumbnail? Whose name will he write in his titles? And about whom will the headline be published?"He also referred to Mukhija allegedly disrespecting senior actor Ashish Vidyarthi on the seems like the show is over, but the drama that it offered continues!- EndsMust Watch
India Today
08-07-2025
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Apoorva Mukhija's parents compared her to Deepika Padukone after India's Got Latent row
Influencer Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, said her parents compared her to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone when the 'India's Got Latent' controversy happened. She spoke about it on filmmaker Farah Khan's YouTube channel, and shared her parents' reaction to the whole Rebel Kid told Khan, "Mujhe kehte the, 'Koi baat nahi, aisa hota rehta hai. Hum dekhte the ki Deepika Padukone ke saath aisa ho raha hai. Ab tu bhi toh... (They would say, 'It's okay, these things happen. We have seen something similar happen with Deepika Padukone too. Now it's happening to you as well...')advertisementShe then responded to a question about her initial reaction to the backlash followed by her controversial remarks on the show. "Mujhe toh laga mazak ho raha hai, aisa ho hi nahi sakta. Ek din toh main hass rahi thi, ki yeh sab log pagal ho gaye hain. Aisa ho nahi sakta. Jhoot bol rahe hain. Phir uske baad main bahut royi. (I thought it was a joke, it couldn't happen. One day I was laughing that everyone had gone mad. It cannot happen. They are lying. Then I cried a lot)," the 23-year-old the video, Mukhija also shared how she was asked to vacate her flat in Mumbai after the controversy. Furthermore, she recalled being blacklisted from an entire building after the owner identified her from the show. Mukhija found herself under scrutiny after her appearance on Samay Raina's comedy show, which also involved podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia. Her comeback at a comedian's remark snowballed into a controversy, leading to all sorts of criticism Deepika Padukone earlier faced immense backlash and social media trolling in 2020, following her appearance at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, right in the middle of promoting her film 'Chhapaak'. She was there to stand with the group of students protesting against the 2020 JNU attack and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. She didn't make any statements, stood there, and left the campus.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Deepika Padukone
India Today
07-07-2025
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Grateful that it happened to me: Apoorva Mukhija on India's Got Latent controversy
Social media influencer and actor Apoorva Mukhija, known as the Rebel Kid, recently expressed gratitude for the 'India's Got Latent' controversy. She admitted that even though it wasn't easy to get back, she learnt that "the internet is not your reality."Mukhija, in an interview with Zoom, mentioned that it took a lot of courage to get back after the post-'Latent' backlash. She said, "I am really happy that it happened to me. I am grateful that it happened to me because I realised the internet is not your reality. It is a digital world; you don't live there."advertisementThe influencer further said, "These people don't matter; nothing matters. Whatever you think of yourself matters. It took me so much courage to get back out there. I am glad it happened because it helped me detach from what people are saying about me." "I was in the loop of constantly checking Reddit comments, what people are saying, and the roast videos they're making on me. Now, I don't care. I am glad it happened to me kyunki kisi aur ke saath hota toh nahi seh pate (had it happened with someone else, they wouldn't have been able to tolerate it). So, I really killed with that," she among other content creators, faced backlash for her participation on Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'. In February 2025, the show was embroiled in a major controversy after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made a crude joke about parental the same show, Mukhija responded to a contestant. She was criticised for her vulgar remarks druring the complaints were filed in Mumbai seeking action against Allahbadia, Raina and Mukhija, since the latter was one of the guests on 'India's Got Latent'.The National Commission for Women also took serious note of the distasteful comments and summoned them. Mukhija had earlier said that she was forced to vacate her Mumbai home after the was recently seen in the Prime Video reality series 'The Traitors'. She also had a brief role in Ibrahim Ali Khan-Khushi Kapoor's Netflix film 'Nadaaniyan'.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
YouTuber Purav Jha responds as Jasmin Bhasin calls Apoorva Mukhija ill-mannered
YouTuber Purav Jha came forward to defend his friend and fellow influencer Apoorva Mukhija, also known as Rebel Kid, in a recent interview. He responded to actor Jasmin Bhasin's comments on Mukhija, calling her 'badtameez' (ill-mannered). Jha, who shares a close bond with Mukhija from their time on the reality show 'The Traitors', emphasised that Mukhija's bold personality is not only a part of her identity, but also a trait appreciated by her an interview with Filmygyan, Jha remarked, "Har insaan ka ek character hai. Har koi same nahi ho sakta. Theek hai yaar. Apoorva ka ek bold character hai. Apoorva ki janta bohot pasand karti hai us cheez ko. Ab uski janta ko hi ye pasand hai toh uski kya galti hai? (Every person has their own personality. No one can be the same, and that's okay. Apoorva has a bold personality, and her audience really likes that about her. Now if her audience enjoys it, then how is it her fault?). Jha further elaborated on how Mukhija's behaviour stood out on the show. "But I think in a show where everyone knows each other... it's not like Apoorva is out on the street yelling and abusing strangers. The environment there was already very toxic," he explained. "That's just her bold nature," he defending Mukhija, the 23-year-old also acknowledged the importance of balance. "So you have to keep both sides on the same page. In my opinion, there needs to be a balance between the two," Jha who was also a contestant on 'The Traitors', called the 23-year-old ill-mannered several times on the show. Mukhija, on the other hand, called her stupid. The duo never saw eye to eye in the show. While Mukhija formed a closer bond with Jha, Bhasin was seen bonding with social media influencer Uorfi Javed on the show. The finale of the reality show 'The Traitors' aired on 3rd July. The show concluded with Uorfi Javed and poker player Nikita Luther being announced as the winners.- Ends
