‘Pathetic!’ – Ashish Chanchlani Reacts to Elli AvrRam Hate, Internet Calls Out His Delay

YouTuber and digital creator Ashish Chanchlani has found himself at the center of a storm after his promotional post featuring actress Elli AvrRam for their music video Chandaniya triggered a wave of vile trolling — mostly aimed at Elli. The internet, however, isn’t just talking about the misogynistic hate — it's also questioning Ashish’s delayed and half-hearted response to the controversy.

The now-deleted Instagram post showed Chanchlani holding Elli AvrRam in a romantic pose, captioned simply with “Finally.” While the intent was clearly promotional, social media users turned it into a battlefield, launching a disgusting barrage of comments targeting Elli’s personal life and body. Comments referring to her "body count" and casting aspersions on her character flooded the post, sparking public outrage over the unchecked misogyny that women continue to face online.

Surprisingly, Ashish stayed silent for a while. It wasn’t until the trolling spiraled out of control that he took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a statement. In it, he called the trolls “pathetic” and “disgusting,” distancing himself from them by claiming they were not part of his loyal fanbase. “These are not my fans or audience,” he wrote, adding that he had never stood for such behavior and never will.

However, what truly added fuel to the fire was what happened next — Ashish deleted his statement shortly after posting it. That one action has split public opinion. Some fans praised him for at least trying to defend Elli, but many others accused him of backing down when it mattered most. Critics slammed the deletion as cowardly, suggesting that if he was genuinely concerned, the statement would still be up.

Adding another layer to this already tangled situation, Elli AvrRam chose not to publicly respond to the haters directly. Instead, she shared a cryptic yet powerful message on her Instagram story: “Your sexiest body part is your mind.” She captioned it simply, “True story.” Without naming anyone, Elli made it clear she wouldn't stoop to the level of those attacking her, winning praise for her grace and composure.

But the damage had already been done. The internet remains divided — not just about the trolls, but about Chanchlani’s reaction. Many are asking why it took so long for him to speak out, and more importantly, why he deleted the one statement that showed some accountability. Some argue that his silence in the crucial early hours sent a message louder than any tweet: that influencer culture still hesitates when it comes to defending women publicly.

This controversy raises uncomfortable questions about the state of internet culture, influencer responsibility, and how quickly the digital world turns toxic — especially for women. While Ashish may have attempted to distance himself from the hate, his half-step forward followed by a full-step back only made things worse.

And in the end, it’s Elli who’s left to rise above it — yet again.