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Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anushka Sharma refuses to hold Virat Kohli's hand at their first outing after cricketer clarified about mistakenly liking Avneet Kaur's photo. Watch
Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma made their first public appearance after the cricketer ' mistakenly' liked actor-influencer Avneet Kaur's pictures on Instagram, and later issued a clarification. The cricketer was seen out on a dinner date with his wife at a restaurant in Bengaluru's MG Road. A video of the same has surfaced online. This time, however, fans noticed something uncommon in their chemistry. In the video, Anushka Sharma — dressed in a beige jumpsuit — can be seen getting down from the car when Virat Kohli offers his hand to assist her. The actress, however, chooses to hold the car door, ignoring Virat's gesture. Later, she quickly walks inside the restaurant ahead of Virat, who closes the car door and follows her. Virat Kohli & @AnushkaSharma Seen At Lupa Restaurant In MG Road, Bengaluru.🤍 . . . #Virushka #RCB #IPL25 @imVkohli — virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) May 6, 2025 Anushka's gesture has caught the attention of their fans who joked that the actress might be mad at the cricketer for liking Avneet's post. A user commented, 'What am I seeing? She didn't hold Virat's hands.' Another user joked, 'Bhabhi gucha'. Other comments read, 'Avneet Kaur wale kaand ke baad bhabhi gussa hai.' Meanwhile, their other fans requested the account to delete the video as it was creating uneccessary speculation around the couple. ALSO READ | 'Heartbroken' Parmeet Sethi had to shelve film after Salman Khan announced competing project: 'John Abraham was hurt, studios backed out' Virat Kohli's clarification about liking Avneet Kaur's photos A day after Anushka Sharma's birthday, Virat Kohli was all over the news for liking an Instagram post featuring bold pictures of actress Avneet Kaur. Screenshots of the like went viral on social media with many sharing their opinions online. The incident forced Virat Kohli to issue a clarification. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Virat Kohli wrote, 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.' Who is Avneet Kaur? Avneet Kaur, however, is yet to react to the incident. As per a Buzzcraft report, Avneet gained over a million new followers, taking her following to 31.8 million. They also said that the value of Avneet's social media posts had increased by 30% and has gone to Rs 2.6 lakh per post. Avneet started her career when she was 8 by participating in Zee TV's dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. She then debuted in the TV show Meri Maa in 2012, and followed it up with Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani, Aladdin, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan and Chandra Nandini. She was also a part of Rani Mukerji's Mardaani, Irrfan 's Qarib Qarib Singlle and Mardaani 2. She debuted as a lead actress in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Tiku Weds Sheru.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
1 million new followers, 12 brand deals: How Virat Kohli's accidental like boosted Avneet Kaur's brand value by 30%
Last week, cricketer Virat Kohli found himself at the receiving end of a rather absurd controversy. Many social media accounts shared screenshots of Kohli's 'like' on a picture shared by a fan page of actor Avneet Kaur. The like triggered memes and so much discussion online that Kohli had to eventually issue a clarification on social media. Whether the shortlived 'scandal' hurt Kohli or not, it certainly raised Avneet's stature. The actor, already a popular name on social media, was able to further boost her stature online due to the focus Virat Kohli's association brought her. (Also read: Wondering 'Avneet Kaur kaun hai' after Virat Kohli's like? Meet 23-yr-old with more Insta followers than Janhvi, Ananya) A picture of Avneet Kaur was accidentally liked by Virat Kohli, triggering a social media avalanche. Virat Kohli's official account seemed to have liked a picture on an Avneet Kaur fan page on Friday. The fan page itself posted a screenshot of the interaction on Instagram Stories. Even as Kohli 'unliked' the picture later, it became a topic of discussion on social media. Eventually, the cricketer took to Instagram Stories and issued a clarification that aimed to put the matter to rest. Without naming the actor or the post, he wrote: 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.' However, this did not end the episode as speculations continued. There were memes about 'registered an interaction' that flooded Twitter and Instagram on Saturday. Over the weekend, both Virat and Avneet trended on social media. How it changed Avneet Kaur's fortunes The accident proved to be a happy one for Avneet Kaur as the actor received unprecedented traction on social media for days. In just days after the 'like', Avneet's Instagram account gained over a million new followers. She now has 31.8 million followers on the platform. Digital tracking agency BuzzCraft noted that the value of Avneet's social media posts had increased by 30% from ₹ 2 lakh to ₹ 2.6 lakh. Reports said that Avneet also secured as many as 12 new brand deals in the days that followed the accidental like from Virat Kohli. Business Today quoted social media strategist Neha Kapoor calling the event an example of "organic marketing gold," highlighting its uniqueness. About Avneet Kaur Avneet began her career with Zee TV's dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters at the age of 8, before making her acting debut with Meri Maa in 2012. She has since appeared in shows like Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga. In 2014, she made her film debut in Rani Mukerji's Mardaani. After cameos in Qarib Qarib Singlle and Mardaani 2, Avneet marked her first appearance as a lead actor in Tiku Weds Sheru opposite Tiku Weds Sheru.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Avneet Kaur, whose picture was liked by the beloved Indian cricketer Virat Kohli?
Avneet Kaur , the B-Town actress who went viral for getting her photo mistakenly liked by the beloved Indian cricketer , Virat Kohli , has been popular on social media and soap operas for years. Ever since she was a child, Kaur has been acting for Indian television and recently made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 for her role. Who is Avneet Kaur? The 23-year-old actress made her television debut in 2010 through a performing arts reality show, 'Dance India Dance Lil' Masters.' A little while later, Avneet made her acting debut in 'Meri Maa' in 2012, and since then, she has been a sensation. The other projects she entranced the audience with are 'Savitri Ek Prem Kahani' (2013) and 'Ek Mutthi Aasman' (2013). While she made a silver screen debut in ' Mardaani ' in 2014, she returned to television shortly after. Avneet became a household name with her popular role as Sultana Yasmine in ' Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga ' in 2018 alongside her famed co-star, Siddharth Nigam. Kaur continued to make impactful contributions to the film industry, where she starred alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui in ' Tiku Weds Sheru ' in 2023. Additionally, Avneet appeared in a rom-com drama 'Luv Ki Arrange Marriage' in 2024, alongside her co-star, Sunny Singh . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up tо £8,000 Credit Limit Ocean Credit Card ® Learn More Undo Avneet Kaur made a historical appearance in Cannes Film Festival 2024, for her film 'Love In Vietnam' alongside her co-star Shantanu Maheshwari . Speculations with Subhman Gill Before an Indian Cricketer even liked her photo, Avneet Kaur went viral for her dating speculations with a younger cricketer, Subhman Gill , after she posted a couple of pictures from India's win at the ICC's Champions Trophy held in Dubai. Virat Kohli liked Avneet Kaur's picture For the unversed, the 'King' of Indian Cricket, Virat Kohli made headlines for liking Kaur's picture from a fan page account on Instagram. To clarify the situation, Kohli made a public statement, 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avneet Kaur
Avneet Kaur began her journey in the entertainment industry as a contestant on Dance India Dance Li'l Masters in 2010. Hailing from Jalandhar, Punjab, she transitioned into acting with roles in Meri Maa, Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga. Alongside her acting career, Avneet has cultivated a massive digital presence, sharing fashion, dance, and lifestyle content across platforms. She has won the Gold Glam and Style Award for Stylish Influencer, the OTTplay Award for Rising Star of the Year, and the Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role. She was also nominated for Most Stylish Digital Star at Bollywood Hungama Style Icons 2024.
