The controversy surrounding Virat Kohli’s accidental Instagram like on Avneet Kaur’s bold photo has taken an unexpectedly humorous and dramatic turn, thanks to singer Rahul Vaidya’s cheeky commentary — and apparent fallout.
What began as a simple clarification by Kohli turned into viral fodder when Rahul Vaidya posted a mocking video mimicking the cricketer’s explanation. Kohli had attributed the incident to a possible Instagram algorithm glitch, saying he was clearing his feed when the like may have been mistakenly registered. The response, while appreciated by some for its transparency, became a point of satire for others.
Rahul jumped on this explanation with a parody video, suggesting that Instagram’s algorithm might similarly “like” random photos from his account in the future, humorously disclaiming any responsibility. He warned, tongue-in-cheek, that women shouldn’t use such interactions for “PR” because it wouldn't be his doing, but rather "Instagram's fault."
The banter escalated when Rahul claimed in a follow-up video that he had been blocked by Virat Kohli on Instagram. Sarcastically, he quipped that this, too, was probably an “algorithm glitch,” joking that Instagram must’ve blocked him on Kohli’s behalf. While Rahul treated the incident playfully, his public jabs likely didn’t sit well with the cricketer.
Reports suggest that Kohli and Vaidya weren’t particularly close to begin with, and the singer’s public mocking might have further soured their already distant rapport.
This incident reflects how social media missteps — even small ones like accidental likes — can spiral into trending controversies, especially when celebrities and influencers latch onto them for humour or commentary. It also reveals the fragility of celebrity relationships in the age of public banter, where even a joke can cost you a connection, or get you blocked.
