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Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas slams Rahul Vaidya, says, "This Id**t Is on a mission to gain followers”

Singer Rahul Vaidya stirred controversy by commenting on Virat Kohli’s accidental like on Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post. Rahul questioned if an “algorithm glitch” caused the like and Virat’s subsequent block, drawing national attention and sparking widespread online debate.
May 09, 2025 / 11:42 IST
Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas slams Rahul Vaidya, says, "This Id**t Is on a mission to gain followers”

Singer Rahul Vaidya and cricketer Virat Kohli have found themselves at the centre of a heated controversy, grabbing national attention. The drama began when Rahul reacted to Virat Kohli’s accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post. Rahul speculated whether the like and a subsequent block from Virat’s account were due to an “algorithm glitch.”

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However, this seemingly harmless speculation did not sit well with Kohli’s camp. Virat’s brother, Vikas Kohli took a direct shot at Rahul. In a furious response, Vikas called Rahul a “loser” and accused him of trying to use Virat’s name for clout. “This idiot is on a mission to gain followers,” Vikas wrote, clearly angry with the singer’s claims. He added, “Bache, itni mehnat agar apni singing pe kar le toh shayad apni mehnat se famous ho jaaye.”

Rahul, on the other hand, attempted to clear the air through a video post. He said, “Virat Kohli has blocked me, as you all know. I think that too is an Instagram glitch. Instagram ke algorithm ne bola hoga Virat Kohli ko ki, ‘Ek kaam kar, main tere behalf pe Rahul Vaidya ko block kar deti hoon’. Hain na?” His sarcastic tone clearly didn’t help matters, as it attracted even more trolling online.

Rahul also addressed the larger issue of accidental interactions on social media. “Main kehna chahta hoon ki aaj ke baad aisa ho sakta hai ki algorithm bohot saare photos like kar de jo maine nahi kiye. So, jo bhi ladki ho, please don’t do PR around it because it is not my mistake. It is Instagram’s mistake, okay?”

Virat had earlier issued a clarification, saying, “While clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made.”

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While many fans have chosen sides, others have criticized the entire episode as a publicity stunt. One user commented, “Feel sad for his brother, feeling jealous that his brother has an item girl wife and is still looking…”—a reflection of the intense emotion and public judgment surrounding the situation.

As it stands, this saga between Rahul Vaidya and Virat Kohli’s camp appears far from over, with fans eagerly watching how the drama unfolds next.

Entertainment desk
first published: May 9, 2025 11:37 am

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