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Apoorva Mukhija Releases Emotional Apology Video Following India's Got Latent Backlash

The influencer addressed the controversy, detailed her personal struggles, and apologized for her remarks, as she continues to face legal scrutiny and online threats.

Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as 'The Rebel Kid', dropped her first YouTube video since the India's Got Latent controversy on Wednesday, April 9.
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Overview

  • Apoorva Mukhija shared her first YouTube 'Story Time' video since the February 2025 India's Got Latent controversy, apologizing for her remarks and promising to be more mindful moving forward.
  • In the video, she recounted receiving graphic threats, including rape and acid attack threats, and revealed that a stranger tracked her address, heightening her fears for safety.
  • She opened up about her personal struggles, including experiences of self-harm, emotional abuse, and harassment by paparazzi outside a police station, describing the latter as 'dehumanizing.'
  • Prominent figures like Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and fashion commentator Sufi Motiwala have publicly condemned the abuse and voiced their support for Apoorva.
  • The controversy has reignited broader discussions about the responsibilities of digital creators, the impact of online harassment, and the need for accountability in public discourse.