In the clip, Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, shared negative experiences from her time living in Bengaluru and claimed that she hated living in the Silicon Valley of India.
Apoorva Mukhija worked as a software engineer in Bengaluru. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, is at the center of a controversy in connection with Ranveer Allahabadia’s comments on India’s Got Latent. While the investigation is ongoing, an old video of Apoorva has added fuel to the situation. In the clip, the influencer shares negative experiences from her time living in Bengaluru, claiming that the city “has no soul" and she “hated" living in the Silicon Valley of India. She also shared that an auto driver refused to speak with her because she didn’t know Kannada. Her comments have sparked criticism, as many are accusing her of being insensitive towards the people of Bengaluru.
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While appearing on Brief India, the influencer said, “One night, I was extremely drunk and I was getting from a club to my hotel, and I took an auto, then passed out in the auto. Auto driver woke me up and he’s like, ‘Madam, your stop has come.’ That day, I realised that it is 100 percent worth spending every single penny in Mumbai. It just makes this city worth living in it. It’s so safe, the people are so kind. That’s just Bombay."
“In Bengaluru, everyone wants to build a business, which is a vibe that I never liked. I hated living in that city. I 100 percent truly believe that the city has no soul. That city genuinely has no soul. In Bengaluru, everyone works 14 hours in startups or they’re doing 9 to 5. Auto driver is not talking to me because I don’t speak Kannada. Just really hated living in that city," Apoorva Mukhija added.
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The video posted on X came with the caption, “Rebel Kid aka Apoorva Mukhija, said in her vlog that she hates Kannada people and Bengaluru because of their language and said they don’t have soul also. However, no Kannadigas will boycott her or say anything to her because she is their favorite influencer."
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Rebel Kid aka Apoorva Mukhija, said in her vlog that she hates Kannada people and Bengaluru because of their language & said they don't have soul also. However, no Kannadigas will boycott her or say anything to her because she is their favorite influencer
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “She thinks she is a legend or saying whatever comes to mouth."
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Another shared, “Bengaluru has no soul? Seriously? I lived in that city for 4 year, and it is one of the nicest cities with nicest people there. Yes, there are issues like forcing people to speak in Kannada and traffic jams but there are issues in every city in the world. Which city is 100% issue free?"
“Apoorva Mukhija please stay away from Bengaluru," a comment read.
An individual shared, “It’s ok to call oneself a ‘rebel,’ but sweeping statements such as these are not good nor the truth and especially after being drunk and passed out in a rick."
One more added, “Such comments can be harmful and divisive. It’s essential to promote respect and understanding across all cultures and communities. Everyone deserves to feel valued and appreciated."
Apoorva Mukhija recently recorded her statement with Mumbai Police regarding the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, where Ranveer Allahabadia made some inappropriate remarks. Following the backlash, Samay Raina, the comedian and creator of the show, deleted all the episodes from YouTube.
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