Rakul Preet Singh Reacts to Social Media Buzz Over Virat Kohli’s Alleged ‘Like’ on Avneet Kaur’s Post

Rakul Preet Singh recently spoke out about the social media frenzy that erupted after cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram account allegedly liked a post featuring actress Avneet Kaur. The ‘like’ was quickly removed, but not before screenshots began circulating online, fueling widespread speculation and discussions.

Appearing on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Rakul was asked about the incident. With her characteristic composure and humor, she responded by addressing the larger issue of public obsession with celebrity actions. She called the entire situation “sad,” remarking on how jobless people must be to keep track of such minor details.

“Too sad yaar. That is too sad. Hum bohot vele hain (we are so jobless) that we even know his like increased 2 million followers for her. How does it matter if he liked or didn’t like the post, or if it happened by mistake? It often happens on Instagram that you unfollow or like things by mistake,” Rakul commented.

Her words reflected the unnecessary attention given to celebrities’ online behavior. She went on to say that these incidents are magnified only because of the public figure involved. “It’s so sad that just because he’s a celebrity, what he likes or doesn’t like turns into national news,” she added.

Rakul refrained from commenting on Virat’s own explanation, in which he reportedly claimed that the ‘like’ might have been the result of an algorithmic glitch or technical error. According to her, it's ultimately a personal matter and not something that should concern the general public.

She further emphasized the toxic nature of social media scrutiny, especially for public figures. “Everything comes under the scanner when you’re a celebrity. We waste so much time on social media; it’s not needed,” she said. Her point was clear: celebrities are human too, and their actions—especially those as minor as a social media ‘like’—should not be overanalyzed or turned into controversies.

The incident began when Virat Kohli’s Instagram account appeared to like a fan page post featuring Avneet Kaur. Although the like was quickly removed, social media users had already taken screenshots, and the story spread rapidly. Some users speculated that the interaction contributed to a significant rise in Avneet’s follower count.

Rakul’s response comes as a refreshing reminder of the pressures faced by celebrities in the digital age. A simple online gesture can snowball into a major talking point, often without context or confirmation. While such incidents may seem trivial, they underline how easily public figures' actions are scrutinized and misinterpreted.

By addressing the issue with humor and maturity, Rakul highlighted the need for a more respectful and balanced approach to discussing celebrity behavior online. Her stance encourages fans and media alike to focus less on sensationalism and more on meaningful conversations.

In the end, her message was simple: not every online activity needs to become a headline. Some things, especially those rooted in human error or digital mishap, are best left alone.