Bollywood singer Rahul Vaidya has found himself at the center of controversy during IPL 2025, after making a series of provocative comments targeting Virat Kohli and his massive fan base. The 37-year-old singer, known for his reality show success and melodious voice, added fuel to the fire with a subtle yet sharp social media post that reignited tensions.
Rahul Vaidya’s Feud with Kohli Fans Escalates
The controversy started when Rahul Vaidya shared in a previous interview with Pinkvilla that Virat Kohli had blocked him on Instagram, a move that left him puzzled. “Mujhe aaj tak samaj hi nahi aya bhai ne block kyu kiya (Till today, I don’t know why he blocked me),” Vaidya said. While he expressed admiration for Kohli as one of India’s top cricketers, his comments were perceived by many as a subtle jab, which didn’t sit well with the cricketer’s fervent fanbase.
As IPL 2025 progressed, the situation escalated. Rahul shared that following his previous remarks, his family members were being abused online by Kohli’s fans. In response, Vaidya posted an Instagram story where he labeled the cricketer’s followers as “2 kaudi ke jokers”—a Hindi slang roughly translating to “worthless jokers.” This sharp jibe drew criticism from fans and celebrities alike, further polarizing public opinion.
Subtle Dig Through Song Choice
On Tuesday, May 6, Vaidya took to Instagram once again, this time sharing a video of himself singing a few lines from Hardy Sandhu’s popular track “Joker”. He crooned the lines “saari umar main joker jeha banya reha” (All my life, I’ve remained like a joker), which fans interpreted as a veiled dig at those mocking him over the Kohli controversy.
Kohli’s Stellar Form in IPL 2025
While the off-field drama unfolds, Virat Kohli has been letting his bat do the talking. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Indian batting maestro is currently the leading run-scorer of IPL 2025, amassing 505 runs in 11 innings with a strike rate of 143.46. His performance has played a key role in keeping RCB in contention for a playoff berth.
Despite the social media distractions, Kohli has remained focused and unresponsive to the singer’s remarks, staying true to his image of letting performance silence criticism.
A Clash of Fan Bases
The incident reflects the often volatile intersection of celebrity and fandom in India, where cricket and Bollywood are deeply intertwined in popular culture. Rahul Vaidya’s remarks have divided public sentiment—while some applaud his candor, others feel he unnecessarily antagonized Kohli and his supporters.
This episode also highlights the darker side of online fandom, where heated emotions sometimes lead to personal attacks and toxicity on social media platforms.
Conclusion
As IPL 2025 unfolds with both thrilling matches and off-field drama, the Rahul Vaidya-Virat Kohli saga highlights the responsibility public figures have in choosing their words and actions wisely. With Kohli excelling on the field and Vaidya making headlines off it, this controversy is set to linger for some time.
