Social media influencer Sufi Motiwala, who gained attention on Karan Johar’s reality show The Traitors on Prime Video, has confirmed that his friendship with fellow influencer and actress Apoorva Mukhija also known as The Rebel Kid has come to an end. The two had formed a close bond during the show, which fans adored, but the friendship appears to have dissolved off screen.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Sufi addressed rumours circulating online suggesting he had used Apoorva for clout. He clarified, “No more lies. I’ve received a lot of texts saying that I’ve taken clout from Apoorva, and I’ve left her. I’ve literally never collaborated on a reel with her and have been on her YouTube twice, both of which were her content pieces entirely.”
He explained that the decision to distance himself stemmed from lack of accountability in the friendship and the emotional impact of online abuse from her followers. “So no I’m not sorry I didn’t use her for clout (incase u forgot we were on the same show without knowing each other I don’t need her clout) I wanted to be friends with Apoorva not the rebel kid when there was no accountability constantly for how I was being treated I distanced myself.”
He added, “I even requested her to ask her audience to calm down because they’ve been abusing me for no reason. Sadly, this person who called me her best friend has no concern for that, or the fact that maybe I’m hurt. THAT is why I’m not friends with her anymore. Keep it cute, keep it moving,” he wrote.
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Sufi concluded, “Idc about anything u think I’m a horrible person, ok. But I have worked my a** off to build myself to where I am, and I won’t let a bunch of children discredit that by spreading misinformation.”
Fans had admired the duo’s friendship during Karan Johar’s show The Traitors, but recent social media activity hints at the fallout. The two no longer mention each other online, and Sufi has even unfollowed Apoorva on Instagram, despite attending recent events together, including one in Australia. Apoorva has yet to respond to Sufi’s statements.
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