Is Apoorva Mukhija cancelling her Cannes 2025 debut after India's Got Latent row? 'Gaali nahi khaani', says YouTuber

On Monday, during an interaction on Instagram, Apoorva Mukhija hinted that she will not be going to Cannes this year.

Published on: May 13, 2025, 10:00:48 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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YouTuber-turned-actor Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, is gradually reviving her career after facing backlash over the India's Got Latent controversy. But she is not ready for one thing yet. And that is walking the red carpet of the Cannes film festival. Also read: Apoorva Mukhija admits she was ‘really angry’ for no outrage against man who made sexist joke on India's Got Latent

Apoorva faced intense trolling following India’s Got Latent controversy, which erupted in January. (Instagram/@the.rebel.kid)

Apoorva Mukhija not Cannes ready

On Monday, during an interaction with a social media user on Instagram, Apoorva revealed that she will not be going to Cannes this year. During a Q&A session on Instagram, one of the social media users asked others, which creator they want to see on the red carpet of the Cannes festival, with one mentioning the name of Apoorva.

Apoorva noticed the comment and responded to it while reposting it. She wrote, “Gaali nahi khani (Don’t want to get abused)”. Apoorva was reportedly set to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival this year. However, it is unclear if her response is tongue-in-cheek or if she has indeed cancelled her Cannes debut.

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is set to take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025. For the red carpet look, the organisers have prohibited the outfits which promote 'nudity' for "decency" reasons. This time, actors such as Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai, Sharmila Tagore, Anupam Kher and Ishaan Khatter will be representing India at the global platform.

About Apoorva, India’s Got Latent row

Apoorva was one of the comics who featured in the controversial episode of India’s Got Latent in January. She was part of the panel where YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made his controversial comments about parents and sex. While he was severely criticised, a clip of Apoorva also attracted negative reactions from social media users. Comedian Samay Raina, the creator of the popular YouTube show, later deleted all the episodes of the show. Samay, Ranveer, Apoorva and others related to the show are facing multiple FIRs for their comments on the show.

After the stir, Apoorva went off social media. However, she is back on the medium and regular in posting content now

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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