Bigg Boss 14 finalist Rahul Vaidya rubbishes claims of lost gigs over Virat Kohli remarks: ‘I’m not an influencer to lose…’

Singer Rahul Vaidya has landed in hot water after making a controversial remark, labelling Virat Kohli and his fans as “jokers” a comment that has not sat well with many. The backlash has been swift and now Rahul Vaidya has come out and defended that he hasn’t lost any work due to his comments with Virat.

Submitted by Ektaa Kumaran on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 18:50

MUMBAI: Renowned singer and television personality Rahul Vaidya, who won hearts with his memorable journey on Bigg Boss 14, remains a familiar and well-loved face in the world of Indian entertainment.

Praised as one of the most resilient and charismatic contestants, Rahul finished as the first runner-up on the reality show, earning a massive fanbase nationwide.

His popularity only grew post-Bigg Boss, leading to several appearances in reality formats, including the action-packed Khatron Ke Khiladi, where he fearlessly took on daunting stunts and emerged as a strong contender.

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At present, Rahul is delighting audiences in Laughter Chef: Season 2, where he shares the screen with actress Rubina Dilaik. Their light-hearted banter and on-screen camaraderie have been a hit with viewers, who have lauded their entertaining partnership.

However, the singer recently found himself in the middle of an online storm after his remarks about Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli went viral. His comments drew sharp criticism from certain sections of the internet, particularly fans of the cricketer, some of whom he bluntly dismissed as “jokers.”

In the wake of the controversy, speculation surfaced suggesting that Rahul may have lost brand endorsements due to his statements. Addressing these rumours head-on, the singer took to social media to set the record straight.

“Absolute nonsense!” Rahul wrote. “I’m not an influencer whose endorsements are at stake! I wonder what those reporting this are smoking.”

With his trademark candour, Rahul dismissed the claims as baseless and made it clear that such controversies have no bearing on his professional journey.

As always, Rahul Vaidya continues to remain unapologetically himself — a quality that fans admire just as much as his music and screen presence.

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