Ashish Vidyarthi Forgives “Rebel Kid” Apoorva—Will They Lunch Together?
Breaking Alert: Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi has finally chimed in on the eyebrow-raising spat with Gen Z influencer Apoorva Mukhija (aka The Rebel Kid), calling her “wonderful” and hinting at a lunch meeting—drama officially defused!
If you missed the courtroom-level chaos: on The Traitors—hosted by Karan Johar—Apoorva casually referred to Vidyarthi by his first name, saying things like “Mujhe lagta hai Ashish jayega” (I feel Ashish won’t last). That didn’t sit well with fellow contestant Sudhanshu Pandey, who blew up on Instagram Live, branding her tone “highly inappropriate” and “not cool for Gen Z” The Times of India+1.
In a recent interview, Vidyarthi played peacemaker:
“That’s just her style … she messaged me the next day on WhatsApp, apologising. I told her she’s a wonderful human being.”
He praised her dignity, applauded her journey, and offered advice: “Stay true to yourself—others may push a persona on you, but carve your own path.” Lunch plans are already in place. No grudges, just grace.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Ashish Vidyarthi — Acclaimed National Award-winning actor known for playing intense, unforgettable antagonists.
- Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid — Bold Gen Z influencer and reality TV participant, known for provocative commentary and digital culture commentary.
On The Traitors, passing remarks exploded into full-blown generational clash—highlighting a fraught divide in tone, style, and respect. Sudhanshu Pandey’s call-out escalated it; Vidyarthi’s reflection brought it full circle.
Reactions are a mixed bag:
- “He’s classy for forgiving her. Real legend.”
- “Gen Z energy is unsettling—thinking ‘sir’ is optional.”
- “Lunch date when? Collab on the way?”
The internet’s buzzing—and everyone’s wondering: Will this bridge a Gen Z–Bollywood gap or spark the most diplomatic collab ever?