The clip, which appeared to show Apoorva sharing a kiss with DJ and podcast host Amin Jaz, led to widespread speculation about her personal life. However, in her latest YouTube vlog, Apoorva revealed that the footage was actually around a year old and captured during what she described as a private moment.
Apoorva Mukhija Says Viral Video Was A Private Moment
Addressing the controversy, Apoorva explained that the video was recorded at a private party nearly a year ago. She said that neither she nor the man with her knew that they were being recorded.
“One of my videos from a year ago has gotten leaked. So this video was like a private moment between me and another guy. And we did not know that we were being recorded,” Apoorva said in her vlog.
She also clarified that the video was not recent and had surfaced online almost a year after the moment was captured.
The clip led to speculation about Apoorva and Amin Jaz, with social media users identifying the man in the video as Amin. The viral footage also reignited conversations around Apoorva’s relationship status.
‘My Parents Saw The Video’ — Rebel Kid Recalls Emotional Breakdown
For Apoorva, the situation became even more overwhelming after she realised that her parents had also seen the viral clip. She revealed that her parents were unaware that she was in a relationship.
“This is the first time my parents saw that video. They did not know I had a boyfriend. They had no clue,” she recalled.
Apoorva admitted that the sudden exposure of a private moment left her extremely distressed. Recalling her reaction, she said that she had “lost her mind” after the video started circulating.
Apoorva Mukhija Says She Broke Down At The Airport
The Rebel Kid also opened up about the emotional moment she experienced while travelling. She revealed that she was at London’s Heathrow Airport when she started receiving messages about the viral video.
Amid the chaos and the realisation that her parents had now seen the clip, Apoorva said she sat at the airport and started crying. She also recalled being so overwhelmed that she did not know how she would reach her destination.
The incident reportedly happened while she was travelling from Turkey to New York, where she is currently pursuing her studies.
Apoorva Mukhija Opens Up From New York
Apoorva is currently in New York for her studies and spoke about the controversy through her own YouTube video. Her account has now provided more context around the viral clip, which she says was recorded nearly a year before it surfaced online.
While social media users had been discussing the video and speculating about her equation with Amin Jaz, Apoorva’s explanation focused on the fact that the footage was from a private moment and that she was unaware she was being filmed.
The incident has also highlighted how quickly private footage can resurface and gain widespread attention online, leaving those involved to deal with its consequences long after the original moment has passed.
