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Apoorva Mukhija From Rebel Kid to Internet Icon

 Early Life & Education

  • Full Name: Apoorva Mukhija

  • Date of Birth: January 28, 2001 (Age 24 as of 2025)

  • Birthplace: New Delhi, India

  • Education: B.Tech in Computer Science

  • Family: Daughter of Anita Mukhija, a teacher at The SD Vidya School, Ambala Cantt; has a younger brother

 Career Highlights

  • Online Persona: The Rebel Kid

  • Platform: Instagram (@the.rebel.kid)

  • Content Style: Humorous, relatable Gen Z commentary, mini-vlogs, and candid storytelling

  • Career Start: Began content creation during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020

  • Brand Collaborations: Worked with over 60 brands, including Netflix, Amazon, OnePlus, Meta, and Google

  • Acting Debut: Appeared in the web series “Who’s Your Gynac?” (2023) and Netflix India’s mini-series “Nadaaniyan” (2024)

  • Recognition: Ranked among Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars in 2023


Controversies

India’s Got Latent Controversy (February 2025)

  • Incident: Appeared on Samay Raina’s YouTube show “India’s Got Latent,” where co-contestant Ranveer Allahbadia made a crude joke about parents.

  • Backlash: The remarks led to public outrage, multiple FIRs, and online hate, including acid attack and death threats.

  • Response: Deleted all Instagram posts and unfollowed everyone; later returned to social media to share her side and the threats received.

Eviction Incident

  • Details: After police visits related to the controversy, her building management reportedly evicted her, citing a policy against renting to single women.


Recent Appearances

  • The Traitors India (2025): Participated in the Indian adaptation of the reality show, hosted by Karan Johar.

    • Notable Moment: Identified Raj Kundra as a traitor, which was later confirmed, showcasing her strategic gameplay.

    • Conflict: Engaged in a public dispute with influencer Uorfi Javed, describing it as her “worst fear” coming true.

Public Statements

  • On Intentions: Clarified that her remarks on “India’s Got Latent” were meant to address a personal insult, not to hurt anyone else.

  • On Social Media Return: Shared screenshots of threats received and emphasized the importance of not silencing creators.

Social Media

Apoorva Mukhija’s official Instagram handle

https://www.instagram.com/the.rebel.kid/


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