May 29, 2025: Actor Rakul Preet Singh recently weighed in on the viral chatter surrounding Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his accidental Instagram like on a fan page of actress Avneet Kaur. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Rakul dismissed the entire episode as an unnecessary social media fixation and praised Kohli and Anushka Sharma as one of the most inspiring couples.
“It’s So Sad… We Are So Jobless”
When asked about the buzz surrounding Kohli’s accidental like and Avneet Kaur’s massive follower spike, Rakul responded with a dose of reality:
“Too sad yaar. Hum bohot vele hain (we are so jobless), that we even know that his like increased 2 million followers for her. How does it matter if he liked or didn’t or it happened by mistake?”
Rakul highlighted how the obsession with celebrity social media activity reflects misplaced priorities, saying it’s “sad” that something as trivial as an Instagram like turns into national news.
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No Comment on Kohli’s Clarification
Virat Kohli had earlier issued a statement clarifying that the like was an unintentional interaction, attributed to Instagram’s algorithm. Rakul declined to comment directly on his explanation, saying:
“It’s a very personal decision, I don’t think I have the place to comment on why he gave an explanation.”
She added that public scrutiny is an unavoidable part of celebrity life:
“Everything comes under the scanner when you’re a celebrity. We waste so much time on social media—it’s not needed.”
Avneet Kaur’s Social Media Boost
The like, although later removed, sent Avneet Kaur’s follower count soaring—reportedly gaining over 1 million new followers in days. Marketing agency BuzzCraft revealed that her sponsored post value jumped from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.6 lakh following the visibility boost.
Rakul’s Take on Celebrity Couples
When asked about celebrity couples she admires, Rakul instantly named Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, calling them “an inspiring couple” whom “the whole country looks up to.”
In Summary:
- Rakul Preet Singh called the attention on Virat’s Instagram like “too sad” and a sign of people being “jobless.”
- She declined to analyze Kohli’s explanation but acknowledged the harsh spotlight celebrities face.
- Rakul praised Virat and Anushka as a role model couple.
- The viral ‘like’ significantly boosted Avneet Kaur’s social media presence and brand value.