Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, is once again in the spotlight. This time, a video showing her kissing DJ and podcaster Amin Jaz at a party has gone viral on social media.
The video has led to fresh discussions about Apoorva’s personal life and her reported relationship with Amin.
Apoorva and Amin have been linked for the past few months. They were first spotted together at a concert, after which fans started wondering if they were dating.
Apoorva later appeared on Amin’s podcast, where viewers noticed their chemistry.
She also travelled to Turkey and mentioned meeting her boyfriend there, while Amin was seen in some of her videos. The latest kissing video has now added to the dating speculation. However, neither Apoorva nor Amin has officially confirmed their relationship.
Who is Amin Jaz?
Amin Jaz is a DJ, podcast host and content creator. He is known for his podcast ‘Untrigred With AminJaz’, which began in 2020. His show features conversations around relationships, pop culture, comedy, the internet and personal experiences.
He has also interviewed several people from the entertainment and digital creator space.
Apoorva appeared on his podcast in July 2024, where she spoke about her childhood, relationships, breakups, dating apps, and her journey as a content creator.
Why are people talking about a Hindu-Muslim relationship?
The viral video has also triggered a different kind of discussion online.
Some social media users are focusing on Amin’s Muslim identity and are trolling Apoorva for reportedly dating him.
The debate has also been linked to Apoorva’s earlier kalawa controversy.
Some users claim Apoorva removed her kalawa because of her alleged relationship with Amin. However, this is only a claim being made by social media users and there is no evidence that the two incidents are connected. Apoorva has also not said that she removed the thread because of Amin.
Kalawa controversy became a major issue
Earlier this year, Apoorva faced heavy backlash after a video showed her cutting off a kalawa, a sacred red-and-yellow thread commonly worn during Hindu rituals. S
he had posted the video while preparing for Coachella, and many users accused her of disrespecting religious beliefs.
The controversy became so intense that Apoorva later described it as the “breaking point” of her life. In a recent video, she spoke about the emotional impact of the backlash and said she did not believe God comes with strict rules. She also said the controversy affected her deeply and that she took a solo trip to Bali after the incident.
India’s Got Latent controversy
Apoorva first became widely known beyond social media after appearing on comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’.
In February 2025, one episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva and Jaspreet Singh created a huge controversy over obscene and inappropriate comments.
The episode faced widespread criticism, and complaints were filed against several people associated with it. Apoorva and Samay were also summoned by the National Commission for Women but did not appear at the scheduled hearing. The controversy eventually became a major debate around online content, comedy and the limits of free speech.
Faced severe online trolling
The backlash did not remain limited to criticism. Apoorva also spoke about receiving serious online threats during the India’s Got Latent controversy. Her name became part of a larger debate over how social media creators are treated when their content becomes controversial.
Despite the criticism, she continued creating content and remained active online. Her growing popularity has also made her personal life a regular subject of public discussion.
Now the focus is on her relationship
Apoorva is currently studying in New York after moving there for an MBA. Her reported relationship with Amin Jaz has now become the latest topic around her. The viral kissing video has made fans curious, while social media users are divided between those celebrating the pair and those criticising their reported relationship.
For now, the relationship remains officially unconfirmed. What is clear is that Apoorva’s personal life has once again become a major talking point online, adding another chapter to the controversies that have followed The Rebel Kid over the past few years.
