After Avneet Kaur row, Virat Kohli’s like on Karan Aujla-Sidhu Moose Wala Instagram reel breaks internet

Virat Kohli has set the internet on fire yet again, and this time after dominating the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Just when the buzz around the Avneet Kaur incident had finally started to fade, the Indian cricket superstar unexpectedly triggered a brand-new social media storm.

And this time also, all because of one Instagram like. Virat Kohli liked a reel featuring Punjabi singers-rappers Karan Aujla and the late Sidhu Moose Wala, and the internet exploded within minutes.

Virat Kohli’s like on Karan Aujla–Sidhu Moose Wala reel breaks the internet

Fans flooded every corner of social media, with some loving the gesture and celebrating how Kohli appreciated the two cultural icons. Others instantly linked it back to the Avneet Kaur row, turning just a single Instagram like into a fresh wave of drama.

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Kohli’s simple like has now become the biggest talking point of the day, thanks to the Indian cricketer’s massive following and the emotional connection millions still have with Sidhu Moose Wala. This, like, carried even more weight because of the complicated history between Karan Aujla and Sidhu Moose Wala, as well as the singer’s controversial death back in 2022.

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Their rivalry was well-known. At one point, people even claimed that men linked to Aujla had threatened to attack Moose Wala. But before the tragedy struck, Aujla revealed that he and Moose Wala had cleared everything over a phone call, and there was no bad blood between them.

Notably, Sidhu Moose Wala’s death still remains one of the darkest moments in the Punjabi music industry.

Virat Kohli–Avneet Kaur Instagram Like Controversy

In April 2025, social media went wild after people noticed that Virat Kohli had liked a photo of the actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. The like disappeared soon after, but the screenshots had already spread, and the moment quickly turned into a viral topic.

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Fans started making memes and guessing what really happened. After the buzz grew, Kohli cleared the air on Instagram by saying it was nothing more than a technical glitch while he was cleaning up his feed. The explanation calmed things down, but the incident stayed in the spotlight for months.

Kids surprise Virat Kohli with roses as he arrives in Raipur for South Africa clash

On the other hand, Kohli received a warm and emotional welcome in Raipur on Monday evening as he arrived at the team hotel for the second ODI against South Africa, starting on Wednesday, December 3. A group of young kids had gathered at the entrance, each holding a rose, hoping to meet their favourite cricketer.

The moment Kohli stepped out of the team bus, the children moved forward shyly with the flowers. Kohli smiled, took his time, and accepted every rose with gentle gratitude. The kids were completely star-struck, as some couldn’t stop smiling, while others just stared in disbelief. The short but sweet interaction quickly went viral on social media.

this is how fans welcomed kohli in raipur😭🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/Y1YNCNUcxd

— 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrognxvirat) December 2, 2025