Virat’s accidental ‘like’ BOOSTS Avneet’s fame & fortune

For celebrities, one post or 'like' can grab headlines, spark gossip, and change lives. That’s exactly what happened when Indian

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star Virat Kohli accidentally liked a fan page photo of actress Avneet Kaur – and it turned her world upside down in the best way possible.
The accidental click that got everyone talking
On 1 May, sharp-eyed fans spotted something unusual on Instagram – Virat Kohli had liked a photo of Avneet Kaur posted by one of her fan pages. The timing caused a storm online, as it came just hours after Kohli posted a touching birthday message for his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. What made things more interesting? Kohli doesn’t even follow Avneet on Instagram.
Naturally, this led to wild theories, jokes, and countless memes. Fans couldn’t stop talking about it. Many even tagged Anushka in posts, stirring the pot even more.

Kohli cleared the air
As the gossip continued to grow, Virat Kohli decided to speak up. On 3 May, he took to Instagram Stories and explained what really happened: "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."
But by then, the damage, or rather, the magic, had already happened.
From 30 Million to 31.8 Million on Instagram
That one small 'like' turned into a big win for Avneet Kaur. Her Instagram followers skyrocketed, growing by 1.8 million in just a few days, from 30 million to 31.8 million.

12 new brand deals signed
The sudden attention didn’t just boost Avneet’s followers, it boosted her income too. As per BuzzCraft, the value of her social media posts rose by 30%, jumping from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.6 lakh per post. Even more impressive, Filmibeat reported that she locked in 12 brand new endorsement deals within days of the viral moment. These included deals in beauty, fashion, and fintech.
While this ‘like’ gave her a serious push, Avneet was already carving out a place for herself in showbiz. She’s well known for her roles in TV and films, and her star is only getting brighter. She’s set to appear in the international film 'Love in Vietnam' and is even rumoured to be part of the next 'Mission: Impossible' movie. Whether it was a slip of the thumb or a glitch in the app, Virat Kohli’s accidental interaction turned into a total spotlight moment for Avneet Kaur.

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