Apoorva Mukhija came into limelight after becoming mired in a controversy on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent, where she was part of the judging panel. Her comments directed at a contestant triggered widespread online outrage, resulting in her receiving disturbing threats such as rape, death, and acid attacks. In April, she made a notable comeback, opening up about her experience and sharing her side of the story.Witty Reply to Cannes 2025 SuggestionToday, when a fan suggested that Apoorva should attend Cannes 2025, she replied with a witty remark, “Gaali nahi khaani,” implying that making her debut at the renowned festival might attract online criticism. This exchange followed a playful Q&A by the entertainment agency Social Ketchup, where followers were asked which creator they would love to see walk the red carpet at Cannes 2025, scheduled from May 13 to May 24 in the picturesque South of France.Threats Against Her MotherAppearing on BraveTalk with Nikhil on Yuvaa, Apoorva revealed that her mother was targeted with rape threats after trolls discovered her parents’ social media accounts. Since her mother’s account was public, it became vulnerable to abuse. She admitted that in the initial days of the backlash, she was focused solely on herself and was unaware of the distress her parents were going through.She added that her mom received many rape threats and abusive words, but she only found out after three days. When she called her brother, he informed her that her mother’s blood pressure had spiked dangerously, which could have led to a heart attack. When Apoorva asked what her mother did next, her brother said that she simply wrote, “I am very proud of my daughter,” and then turned off the comments.Acting Debut with ‘Nadaaniyan’On the work front, Apoorva stepped into acting with her first role in ‘Nadaaniyan’, a film featuring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor as the main leads.
