Popular content creator Apoorva Mukhija, better known as ‘The Rebel Kid’, made her YouTube return on Wednesday, April 9, with a new ‘Story Time’ video following the controversy surrounding an episode of India’s Got Latent. This marks her first detailed public response since the backlash erupted in February.
Titled ‘Till I Say It Is’, the video premiered at 6 PM on her official YouTube channel and addressed the outrage that stemmed from her appearance on the controversial podcast-style episode hosted by comedian Samay Raina. The episode, which also featured YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Jaspreet Singh, and creator Ashish Chanchlani, drew sharp criticism for remarks deemed vulgar and inappropriate, particularly relating to sensitive subjects like sex and parenting.
Apoorva, who commands over 3 million followers on Instagram, is widely recognized for her candid and quirky ‘Story Time’ videos where she affectionately refers to her audience as “cute little red flags.” However, her recent content has taken a serious turn after the episode of India’s Got Latent went viral for the wrong reasons.
Accused of making an objectionable comment during the show, Apoorva faced severe backlash, including rape and death threats, which she revealed through Instagram posts upon her return to the platform. “Trigger Warning: This post contains mentions of acid attacks, rape threats, and death threats,” she noted, sharing screenshots of the abusive messages and stating, “And that’s not even 1%.”
Others involved in the controversial episode — including Ranveer Allahbadia, Jaspreet Singh, Ashish Chanchlani, and the producers — were summoned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) and police. Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has since returned to social media, promising to be more responsible in future, after the Supreme Court labeled his comments “vulgar” and gave him interim protection from arrest.
Mukhija’s comeback video signals her attempt to move forward while confronting the intense scrutiny and harassment she has endured. While her loyal fans have welcomed her return, the incident continues to spark conversation around online accountability, content boundaries, and the dark side of internet fame.
