Overview

• Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid, faced severe backlash after controversial comments on the YouTube show India's Got Latent aired in January 2025.
• Following the episode, she and her family received rape, death, and acid threats, with her mother experiencing health issues due to the harassment.
• During a recent Instagram Q&A, Mukhija responded to a question about attending Cannes 2025 with 'Gaali nahi khani' (Don’t want to get abused), hinting at her hesitation to make an appearance.
• It remains unclear whether her response signifies a definitive decision to forgo the Cannes Film Festival or was made in jest.
• Legal investigations into the show's controversy continue, with multiple FIRs filed against participants, including Mukhija, and all episodes of the show deleted by its creator, Samay Raina.