In a clash no one saw coming, Bollywood playback singer Rahul Vaidya has stirred controversy by publicly calling cricket icon Virat Kohli a “joker,” igniting a firestorm across social media and sending fanbases into overdrive. The drama began when eagle-eyed fans noticed Kohli had liked a few photos of actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram—an activity that instantly trended, sparking speculation and memes. But what came next no one expected.
Rahul Vaidya, known for his outspoken nature, took a direct swipe at Kohli in a now-viral Instagram video. Initially accused of calling the cricketer “pagal” (crazy), Vaidya clarified to paparazzi at the Mumbai airport that he actually said “joker”—a comment that’s since spiraled into a public spectacle. “I am also a fan,” Vaidya said, “but if I show you the screenshots, you’ll see the kind of filth being thrown at me, my wife, and my family. All because I said his fans are bigger jokers than him.”
The singer, clearly agitated, added fuel to the fire by accusing Kohli’s fanbase of crossing the line with personal attacks. “It’s not Virat, it’s his fans who are abusing my family. That’s where I draw the line,” Vaidya snapped. He doubled down, stating he had every right to question why Kohli reportedly blocked him on social media: “Kahi na kahi unhone block kyun kiya, uska jawab toh mile na mujhe?” (Why did he block me? I deserve an answer.)
Paparazzi on the scene tried to play peacemaker, reminding Vaidya that criticizing a public figure like Kohli would naturally trigger a fierce fan backlash. But Vaidya wasn’t buying it. “Unke paas itna time kahan hoga sir aapko block karne ka,” a pap said, to which Vaidya shot back, “To bas theek hai bas, humare paas toh bahut hai” — a pointed dig that suggests he’s far from done speaking out.
The incident has divided the internet. Kohli’s defenders are slamming Vaidya for seeking attention at the expense of a national hero, while others are questioning Kohli’s unusual online activity and silence on the matter. With hashtags like #RahulVaidyaVsKohli and #JokerGate trending, this face-off has quickly morphed from a celeb spat into a full-blown digital battlefield.
Neither Virat Kohli nor Anushka Sharma have commented publicly, but fans are watching closely. Is this a case of miscommunication, or the beginning of a very personal feud? One thing’s for sure—this drama isn’t over yet.
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