Indian cricket legends on 17th December 2025 Virat Kohli She found herself at the center of a social media storm after an encounter at the Mumbai airport. Arrived with his wife, Anushka SharmaThe pair were surrounded by tight security as they headed towards a waiting car. Amidst the chaos, a young fan, later identified as Divyang, approached the cricketer with a request for a photograph. However, Kohli continued walking away without making eye contact or acknowledging the boy’s request, an act captured on video and instantly broadcast around the world.
Did Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma insult physically disabled fan? Mumbai airport video has created controversy
The incident came to light when Kohli and Anushka were returning from an intense spiritual trip to the ashram Premanand ji maharaj In Vrindavan, a visit that had earlier earned him wide praise for his humility. As the couple stepped into the crowded terminal, the atmosphere was filled with paparazzi and fans eager to catch a glimpse of the superstar. Viral footage shows a young fan struggling to keep up with the fast pace of the security squad, raising his phone in the hope of taking a selfie with his idol.
Despite the proximity and visible effort of the fan, Kohli appeared to be tightly focused on reaching his vehicle, guided by his security team who were actively clearing the way through the crowd. While such quick exits are common for celebrities in high-security areas such as airports to prevent overcrowding or security threats, the prospect of bypassing a vulnerable fan impressed those who watched the clip.
Observers noted that the cricketer did not give a brief nod or even a word of acknowledgement, leading to allegations that his public persona of politeness was not matched by his actions in that moment. The combination of his recent spiritual journey with this perceived lack of empathy created a story that many found difficult to reconcile, turning a routine airport transit into a significant PR crisis.
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Within hours of the video’s release, social media platforms were flooded with a polarized mix of outrage and staunch defense, highlighting the immense pressure under which global icons operate. Critics were quick to trend the hashtag. “Rude Kohli,” Many users expressed deep disappointment and labeled this behavior “insensitive” And “Disgusting,” Especially considering the physical challenges of the fan. ‘What’s the point of going to a spiritual master if you can’t show compassion to a child?’ Comments like this became a common refrain indicating the level of hypocrisy in his public conduct.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Virat Kohli’s actions do not reflect the values โโhe showed when he met Premanand Maharaj.
โ A physically disabled fan was pushed while Kohli walked away arrogantly. pic.twitter.com/we2vHzDRU1
-` (@arrestshubman) 16 December 2025
So finally the truth came out that all those spiritual tours of Kohli were just to fool Indians
You would have never seen Dhoni or Rohit treating their fans like Kohli arrogantly turned away that physically handicapped fan. pic.twitter.com/2zKyWM3jo8
– ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐โข (@shivayah) 17 December 2025
What kind of arrogant behavior is this of Virat Kohli? pic.twitter.com/iRkGa5PbXH
– Kolly Censor (@KollyCensor) 16 December 2025
Anushka is laughing at this behavior ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/sEjHiN9zJF
– Gagan๐ฎ๐ณ (@1no_aalsi_) 17 December 2025
Look how a disabled fan was treated and Kohli walked away from there. This is what ego looks like. Shameful behaviour! pic.twitter.com/cdz9oUALwf
– O2 (@ChaiiyyPiii) 17 December 2025
How insensitive to do this to a child! @imVkohli Just full of himself, he and his wife @anushkasharma Think they are God! https://t.co/oveLNxHpY5
– Varthika (@VarthikaSingh) 17 December 2025
Gambhir please remove him from the Indian team.
A man who disrespects his fans never plays for his country @GautamGambhir https://t.co/EkrXJTNiAD
– Surya Jaibhim (@SuryaJaibhim) 17 December 2025
This is celebrity adoration at its peak! Kohli is not obliged to wait for someone to take a selfie, on his time/family etc, but he did not nod or even look at the person. Stop making them heroes, if they get money they will do it, you are ignorant to them. They don’t respect you. https://t.co/6nmZRI6NKT
– rpg (@1Unshackle1) 17 December 2025
Despite being a great cricketer, he is not a good person! Then everything goes down the drain…!!! https://t.co/IBMQPSFZI5
– A Dynamic British Citizen (India Origin ๐ฎ๐ณ) (@dynamicsach) 16 December 2025
I don’t understand why run after them when they don’t treat you like a human being? This is a global icon again
People run after BB contestants like beggars in other cities
Virat refused our jawan to take selfie
Tab I have no respect for them https://t.co/0lrHB2lSyg– Winner ๐๐ฅ (@newterminator1) 17 December 2025
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