Ashish Chanchlani speaks out against misogynistic abuse targeting Elli AvrRam: 'It's pathetic what happened and I will be...'

Time of India

20-07-2025

A promotional stunt for Ashish Chanchlani and Elli AvrRam's music video 'Chandaniya' backfired, leading to misogynistic online abuse directed at AvrRam. Chanchlani's initial silence drew criticism, but he eventually condemned the trolls, clarifying they weren't his genuine fans. Despite deleting his statement, the incident sparked discussions about accountability and gendered hate, while AvrRam responded with grace.
A promotional stunt meant to generate buzz around
Ashish Chanchlani
and
Elli AvrRam
's upcoming music video Chandaniya has taken an unexpected and troubling turn. What began as playful speculation about their relationship quickly spiraled into a storm of misogynistic trolling targeting Elli.
As online hate flooded in, many were left questioning the silence of the video's male lead—until now. Ashish Chanchlani has finally spoken out, condemning the abuse and distancing himself and his fandom from the toxic backlash, reigniting the broader conversation around accountability and gendered hate in digital spaces.
A Viral Post and Its Backlash
The controversy began last week after Ashish Chanchlani shared a seemingly romantic photo of himself holding Elli AvrRam, captioned 'Finally.'
The post led fans to believe the duo were dating, quickly going viral. However, it was later revealed to be a promotional tease for their upcoming music video Chandaniya.
However, what started as a playful promotional stunt soon took a disturbing turn. Elli AvrRam became the target of harsh online abuse, with many users—mostly strangers—posting crude and misogynistic remarks. Some questioned her character, while others resorted to demeaning comments about her so-called 'body count,' a term often misused to shame women.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Perfectly Timed Photos You Won't Believe Are Real
Lintmit.com
Read More
Undo
In the days that followed, Ashish's silence drew criticism, with many accusing him of not speaking up against the abuse. As the post had originated from his account, fans expected him to take a stand and publicly denounce the misogynistic trolling directed at Elli.
On July 20, a user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'Bhai seriously bol rha hu ekdum shit song tha and iske liye tune prank kiya and tere fans ne is bandi ka character assassination kiya and tu chup hai," directly calling Ashish out.
Ashish Breaks His Silence
Breaking his silence, Ashish finally responded. 'I wanna clear something before you all. Make no mistake. Those 'people' in my comments are not my audience/fans or followers. Half of them don't even follow me. It's a free platform and an open tweet, and all the disgusting things they said will never be supported or encouraged by me or my fans," he wrote.
He added, 'My subs are not like this — anyone who has been closely following me for a decade knows what I preach in my fandom.
Rest assured, it's pathetic what happened and I'll be addressing it soon."
Despite issuing a clarification, Ashish Chanchlani deleted the tweet within hours. However, screenshots of his post quickly circulated across social media, reigniting discussions around accountability, online toxicity, and the persistent gendered hate women face in the digital space.
Elli Responds with Grace
While Elli AvrRam refrained from directly addressing the trolls, she offered a subtle yet powerful response through her Instagram Stories.
She shared a screenshot of a DM that read, 'Your s*xiest body part is your mind,' and added the caption, 'True story,' making her stance clear without engaging in the negativity.
Amid the backlash, a section of users rallied behind Elli AvrRam, expressing disappointment over the hateful comments she received. Many praised her for handling the situation with grace and dignity, while others called on creators like Ashish Chanchlani to take a stronger stand against online toxicity—especially when it's their collaborators who are under fire.