Influencer Apoorva Mukhija Faces Backlash for Cutting Sacred Kalava in Coachella Video
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Influencer Apoorva Mukhija Faces Backlash for Cutting Sacred Kalava in Coachella Video

Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid, faced criticism after sharing a video preparing for the Coachella festival, in which she cut a kalava, a sacred Hindu thread tied for faith and protection. The act sparked debate online, with some viewers viewing it as disrespectful to religious symbolism, while others questioned the intent behind filming the removal. Mukhija referenced advice from her priest but prioritized her aesthetic choices. The influencer has not publicly responded to the backlash.

Political Bias
40%58%2%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 40%● Center 58%● Right 2%

The articles primarily present perspectives from social media users reacting to the influencer's actions, reflecting cultural and religious sensitivities rather than explicit political viewpoints. The coverage includes critical comments from netizens concerned about religious respect and cultural symbolism, without overt political framing or partisan commentary.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The overall tone across the articles is predominantly critical, focusing on negative reactions from viewers who perceive the act as disrespectful to Hindu traditions. While the influencer's explanation is noted, the sentiment centers on controversy and disapproval, with limited positive or neutral commentary.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
moneycontrol'Rebel Kid' cuts kalava in video while getting ready for Coachella, gets slammed: 'How damaged'- Moneycontrol.comCenterNeutral
freepressjournal'This Wave Of Anti-Hindu Rhetoric...': Netizens Slam Apoorva Mukhija Aka The Rebel Kid For Cutting Kalava Tied On Her Wrist - Watch VideoLeftNegative

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Apr, 01:47 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal17 Apr, 01:47 pm
    'This Wave Of Anti-Hindu Rhetoric...': Netizens Slam Apoorva Mukhija Aka The Rebel Kid For Cutting Kalava Tied On Her Wrist - Watch Video
  2. 2
    moneycontrol18 Apr, 08:49 am
    'Rebel Kid' cuts kalava in video while getting ready for Coachella, gets slammed: 'How damaged'- Moneycontrol.com

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
18 Apr 2026
Key entities
Coachella (festival)Internet celebrityHinduismSocial mediaAestheticsRebel (entertainment complex)Religious symbolMusic festivalRitualLiberalismKarmaRupee