Apoorva Mukhija’s Heartfelt Departure from Mumbai Apartment Amid India’s Got Latent Fallout: “End of an Era”

Mumbai, April 18, 2025 – Apoorva Mukhija, the spirited influencer and actor known as The Rebel Kid, has packed up her Mumbai apartment, leaving behind a space that once symbolized her dreams in the city. With 3 million Instagram followers, the 23-year-old shared a poignant Instagram Story on April 16, 2025, showing an empty living room filled with cardboard boxes and cleaning supplies. Captioned “End of an Era,” the clip of her switching off the lights felt like more than a goodbye to a home—it was a quiet farewell to a chapter scarred by the India’s Got Latent controversy. As a Malayalam film industry reporter, I’ve pieced together Apoorva’s emotional exit, the storm that drove it, and the toll of online hate, based on recent reports and social media buzz.

The India’s Got Latent Storm: How It All Began
The trouble started in January 2025, when Apoorva joined India’s Got Latent, a YouTube comedy show hosted by Samay Raina, alongside influencers like Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani. The episode turned chaotic when Allahbadia asked a contestant a crude question: “Would you rather see your parents have sex for the rest of your life or jump in once and stop it forever?” The audience cringed, and social media exploded with outrage. Apoorva, too, was caught in the crossfire after a heated exchange with a contestant who made an inappropriate comment about her body. Her angry retort, she later explained, came from “genuine rage, not a place of trying to be funny.”
The backlash was immediate and vicious. By February, FIRs were filed against Apoorva, Raina, Allahbadia, and others for promoting obscenity. The National Commission for Women summoned them, and the show was yanked from YouTube. Apoorva’s career took a hit—she was dropped from a Rajasthan Tourism shoot after protests from groups like the Rajput Karni Sena. But the real pain was personal, as trolls unleashed a torrent of hate that would change her life.

A Flood of Hate and a Shattered Sense of Safety
Apoorva’s April 9, 2025, YouTube video laid bare the nightmare that followed. She described receiving death threats, rape threats, and messages about acid attacks in her DMs. “I started reading my DMs, and they were all graphic of how people want to rape me, throw acid and stuff like that,” she said, her voice trembling. Her manager warned her not to return home after her address leaked online, forcing her to crash at a friend’s place. The hate even targeted her family, with trolls flooding her mother’s social media with vile comments. “I deserve this because I did this. My parents did not deserve this,” Apoorva said, her guilt heartbreaking.

The harassment pushed her to a breaking point. She wiped her Instagram clean, unfollowed everyone, and disappeared from social media for weeks, leaving fans worried. “I felt very bad for her Apoorva we need your Comeback,” one wrote. When she resurfaced on April 8, she shared screenshots of the threats, noting they were “not even 1 per cent” of what she faced. In her video, she revealed battling sleep paralysis and self-harm scars from the ordeal, her sense of safety in Mumbai—a city she once called home for its vibrancy—shattered. “I cried so much,” she said, recalling paparazzi hounding her at the police station where she gave her statement.

The Move: A Quiet Goodbye
Apoorva’s decision to leave her apartment feels tied to this chaos. Her Instagram Story, now deleted, showed her standing in a white dress in a bare room, surrounded by packing debris. It was a stark contrast to the lively house tour she’d posted four months earlier, beaming with pride over her new Mumbai space. The “End of an Era” caption and the act of turning off the lights carried a heavy weight. Whether she’s staying in Mumbai or leaving the city entirely isn’t clear, but the timing—right after legal battles and relentless trolling—points to the controversy’s impact.

Fans have reacted with a mix of sadness and support. One social media post read, “Apoorva’s ‘End of an Era’ post hits hard—she doesn’t deserve this hate.” Another speculated, “Maybe moving out is her way of finding peace.” Recent posts, like a photo of her looking worn against a sunset with the caption “Life lately,” reflect her exhaustion. For someone who once radiated energy, the shift is jarring.

Apoorva’s Fight to Rise Again
Despite the pain, Apoorva is trying to rebuild. In her April 9 video, she apologized with raw sincerity: “I should have been more mindful of my words. I’ve learned my lesson, and I promise I’ll do better.” She vowed to donate earnings from related content to an NGO supporting survivors of acid attacks, rape, and domestic violence, earning her some goodwill. Influencer Rida Tharana stood by her, slamming the “misogynistic attacks” and calling for support. Fans echoed this, with one writing, “Her courage to speak up after all this is inspiring.”

A brief escape to a Sabrina Carpenter concert and the French Alps offered a moment of solace, but challenges linger. Apoorva was summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell alongside Raina, Chanchlani, and Allahbadia, though reports suggest she didn’t respond. Her absence from recent promotional events, unlike her usual whirlwind of activity, speaks volumes about her need for space.

The Bigger Picture: A Star Dimmed, But Not Out
Apoorva’s story hits close to home. As someone covering Mollywood, I’ve seen how quickly fame can turn into a target. The India’s Got Latent controversy wasn’t just a misstep—it unleashed a disproportionate wave of hate, especially toward Apoorva as a young woman in the public eye. Her move feels like a bid to reclaim control after months of feeling hunted. Mumbai, with its bustling film industry and promise of dreams, can be unforgiving when the spotlight burns too hot.

Social media shows fans rooting for her comeback. “She’s stronger than the trolls,” one user wrote. Apoorva’s resilience—her willingness to face her mistakes, share her scars, and keep creating—hints she’s not done yet. But the “End of an Era” marks a loss: of a home, a sense of security, and the carefree spirit she once shared so freely.

For now, Apoorva’s next steps are unclear. As a reporter, I’m struck by the human cost of this saga—the sleepless nights, the fear, the boxes packed in haste. Mollywood and India’s influencer scene need voices like hers, bold and unfiltered, but they also need to protect them. Here’s hoping Apoorva finds a new era, one where she can shine without fear.