Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla has sent social media into a frenzy after briefly reposting a viral reel on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, that called out actor Kiara Advani for her alleged “rude” and “disgusted” behavior on a recent flight.
While the singer removed the repost shortly after, screenshots of his action have gone viral on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), leading many to wonder if Aujla himself has had a similar run-in with the actor.
The Viral Allegation: What Happened on the Flight?
The controversy stems from a video shared by influencer Kartikey Tiwari, who recounted an “unpleasant” experience while flying business class from Jaipur to Mumbai with Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan (who were returning from Satyaprem Ki Katha promotions).
The Seating Mix-up:
- Tiwari claimed his mother mistakenly sat in Kiara’s assigned seat due to row confusion.
- Though the error was immediately corrected once the cabin crew intervened, Tiwari alleged that Kiara gave his mother a “nasty, disgusted look” for briefly occupying her seat.
- He added that Kiara’s expression suggested she was offended that a “non-celebrity” had been in her space.
Criticism of Kartik Aaryan:
- Tiwari also described Kartik’s behavior as “ajeeb sa” (strange), alleging the actor remained distant, refused to speak in Hindi, and ignored the airline staff.
- Both actors reportedly declined a selfie request from an air hostess upon landing, citing “time constraints.”
“Itni Badi Actress Nahi Ho”: Netizens React
Tiwari’s blunt critique—where he stated, “You’re not even that big of an actress… if it were Deepika or Alia, I’d understand”—has sparked a massive debate on Celebrity Worship Culture.
| Perspective | Online Sentiment |
| Supporters of the Flyer | Praise the mother for staying calm; criticize “entitled” celebrity behavior. |
| Defenders of Kiara | Suggest celebrities have bad days or may have been tired from promotions; argue the story is one-sided. |
| The Karan Aujla Factor | Netizens are amused by the singer’s involvement. One top comment read: “Looks like Aujla paaji has also faced this, that’s why he reposted! 😂” |
Status of the Dispute
As of January 22, 2026:
- Karan Aujla: Has not clarified if the repost was intentional or an accidental “pocket-share.”
- Kiara Advani & Kartik Aaryan: Their PR teams have remained silent, though fans have noted a surge in “positive” fan-interaction videos being shared on their official fan pages since the controversy broke.