Virat Kohli’s accidental like on Avneet Kaur’s photo: Here’s how the actress has reacted
When keen-eyed fans saw that Virat Kohli had liked one of Avneet's glitzy pictures, in which she was wearing a lime green crop top and patterned miniskirt, social media went wild.
Currently promoting her international film Love in Vietnam, actress Avneet Kaur finally responded to the buzz around cricketer Virat Kohli's liking of one of her Instagram photos. (Photo: Instagram)
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Avneet was questioned about the increasing love and appreciation she receives from major personalities online during the Love in Vietnam trailer premiere event. (Photo: X)
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The question subtly alluded to Kohli's latest "like" that caused a social media storm. With a smile, Avneet responded, “Milta rahe pyaar... Aur kya hi keh sakti hoon (May the love keep coming...what more can I really say).” (Photo: X and Instagram)
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When keen-eyed fans saw that Virat Kohli had liked one of Avneet's glitzy pictures, in which she was wearing a lime green crop top and patterned miniskirt, social media went wild. A flurry of responses followed, and the exchange quickly gained widespread attention, leading to memes and even trolling. (Photo: Instagram)
Many people questioned the gesture's origin as rumors circulated, considering Kohli's well-known public image and private life. Later, he took to Instagram Stories to silence the commotion, explaining that the "like" was a technical error. (BCCI Photo)
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The cricketer wrote on his Instagram Stories, “I'd like to clarify that 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. Thank you for your understanding.” (Photo: IPL)
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The unintentional "like" became a fantastic opportunity for Avneet. According to reports, she inked 12 new brand deals and acquired over a million new followers, increasing the worth of her brand by 30%. (Photo: Instagram)
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Avneet Kaur, Shantanu and Vietnamese actor Kha Ngan are the main stars of the upcoming cross-cultural love drama ‘Love in Vietnam’, which is described by ImdB as "a passionate cross-cultural romance that unfolds between Vietnam and Punjab, inspired by the classic Turkish novel 'Madonna in a Fur Coat'." (Photo: Instagram)