Mumbai: Months after the India’s Got Latent controversy and just a week after her Bollywood debut, content creator Apoorva Mukhija has finally responded to the backlash in a subtle yet striking manner.
Apoorva, who was a panellist on one of the most controversial episodes of comedian Samay Raina’s show, had remained silent following the intense trolling and criticism. However, after making her Bollywood debut with the Netflix film Nadaaniyan, she has now made her first public remark on the matter.
Apoorva’s Response to the Controversy
Nadaaniyan, a rom-com that introduced Ibrahim Ali Khan to Bollywood and stars Khushi Kapoor in the lead, received mixed reviews upon its release. Following this, fashion critic and content creator Sufi Motiwala shared a video critiquing the film, highlighting how Apoorva’s on-screen styling differed drastically from her real-life fashion choices, calling the contrast “jarring.”
In response, Apoorva left a witty comment, saying, “Got hated so hard that now even Sufi Motiwala doesn’t say hateful things about me.” This marked her first direct acknowledgment of the backlash she faced following India’s Got Latent.
Apoorva’s Role and Social Media Silence
In the film, Apoorva plays Rhea, the best friend of Khushi Kapoor’s character, Pia. However, amidst the lingering controversy, she has refrained from promoting her debut project on social media. Despite this, her fans have continued to share edits and celebrate her milestone.
Earlier, she had posted a cryptic message in her Instagram broadcast channel, stating, “Diwaaron ke bhi kaan hote hain” (Even walls have ears), which many interpreted as a reference to the controversy.