Hyderabad: Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid on social media, is facing severe criticism following the India’s Got Talent controversy. She and YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia faced criticism for making vulgar and lewd comments on the show. Amidst all this, Apoorva has received death threats.
Ever since appearing on the show, Apoorva has been facing several criticisms, including sexual assault threats and death threats and harassment. Reacting to this, her best friend and fellow content creator, Rida Tharana condemned the trolls’ comments and extended her support to Apoorva.
Rida uploaded a post on her Instagram story on Saturday (February 15), in which she has written a long note. Sharing that note, Rida wrote in the caption, ‘I never doubted that some people hate women just because they are women, just because they breathe, exist, love themselves and have the courage to move forward.’
She further wrote, ‘A woman can have the same problem, but the fact that she is a woman makes it worse. When you are constantly threatened, we fear for our lives and you live in a country that is supposed to protect you, how can you feel safe?’ She wrote, ‘It is very unfair the hatred and cruelty that is being done to her, I just hope that none of you have to experience what she is going through.’
Apoorva has received threats from Karni Sena
Meanwhile, Apoorva has been removed from the list of official ambassadors of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards function to be held in Jaipur next month. Karni Sena has also reportedly threatened to disrupt the shooting with Apoorva.
‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy
There is a lot of controversy over Ranveer Allahabadia’s statement on parents in ‘India’s Got Latent’. An FIR has also been registered against Apoorva in this case, in connection with which the police questioned her earlier this week. On the other hand, Ranveer Allahbadia has already apologized for his comment. Samay Raina has also removed all the episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube.
