Who is Avneet Kaur? The actress behind Virat Kohli’s viral Instagram 'like'

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 3, 2025, 17:41 IST

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Virat Kohli addressed social media buzz regarding his alleged "like" on a fan page post featuring actress Avneet Kaur. He clarified that the interaction was likely a mistake due to an algorithm error while clearing his feed, emphasizing there was no intent behind it. Addressing the buzz, Kohli shared a statement via Instagram stories.

Who is Avneet Kaur? The actress behind Virat Kohli’s viral Instagram 'like'

Virat Kohli and Avneet Kaur (Photo credit: Instagram)

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli issued a clarification on Friday after social media erupted over his alleged "like" on a fan page post featuring actress Avneet Kaur.
Fans noticed Kohli’s verified Instagram handle in the “likes” section of the post, sparking a flurry of speculation online.
Screenshots went viral, with theories ranging from an accidental tap to a possible glitch.

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While many brushed it off as harmless, some users went overboard—tagging Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma and fueling baseless gossip.

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Addressing the buzz, Kohli shared a statement via Instagram Stories:
“I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding,” he wrote.

Kohli is set to return to action on Saturday as RCB take on Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK, already out of playoff contention, became the first team to be eliminated from IPL 2025.

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WHO IS AVNEET KAUR?
Born: October 13, 2001 (Age: 23 years)
Place: Jalandhar, Punjab (India)
Avneet Kaur is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi television and films. Born in 2001 in Jalandhar, she began her career on Zee TV’s Dance India Dance Li’l Masters and made her acting debut in Meri Maa (2012).
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She later appeared in popular shows such as Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
On the big screen, Avneet debuted in Mardaani (2014) and went on to feature in films like Qarib Qarib Singlle, Mardaani 2, Chidiakhana, and Luv Ki Arrange Marriage. Her first lead role came in Tiku Weds Sheru, opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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