NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, the public spat between singer Rahul Vaidya and cricket icon Virat Kohli may finally have reached a peaceful resolution. Vaidya, who made headlines after calling Kohli a “joker” and mocking the cricketer’s social media activity, recently revealed that Kohli has unblocked him on Instagram.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Vaidya expressed gratitude toward the former India captain, writing, “Thank you @virat.kohli for unblocking me... you are one of the best batsmen cricket has ever seen and Aap India ka garv ho! Jai Hind. God bless you and your family.”
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This seemingly marks the end of a digital feud that had spiralled out of control just days earlier.
The drama began when Kohli’s account liked a photo of actress and influencer Avneet Kaur, a move that Vaidya sarcastically questioned online. Kohli later issued a clarification, attributing the like to Instagram’s algorithm.
Vaidya wasn’t convinced and responded with a mocking video, poking fun at the explanation and warning his followers about algorithm-driven mistakes.
Things took a sharp turn when Kohli allegedly blocked Vaidya on Instagram. In response, the singer called Kohli a “joker” and later posted inflammatory remarks about the cricketer’s fans after they began targeting his wife and sister with online abuse.
“I’m a fan of Virat’s cricket, but the personal attacks on my family crossed the line,” Vaidya said in one of his follow-up posts, standing by his original comment but denouncing the online hate.
Now, with Kohli unblocking him, Vaidya appears ready to move on. His latest message strikes a far more respectful tone, praising Kohli’s achievements and patriotic spirit. Whether this digital détente leads to a real reconciliation remains to be seen, but for now, the war of words seems to be cooling off.
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