NEW DELHI: India’s batting stalwart Virat Kohli has once again found himself at the centre of attention. This time it is not for his abilities with the bat but for an incident that unfolded at Mumbai airport and quickly grabbed headlines.
Virat Kohli returns to Mumbai from Vrindavan. pic.twitter.com/vKcGKlf6LM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 17, 2025
Fan incident sparks debate
In the midst of the chaos a young fan identified as differently abled attempted to capture a photograph with the Indian legend. A video that has now gone viral shows Kohli continuing to walk past without acknowledging the boy or stopping even briefly.
Soon after the clip surfaced social media erupted with strong opinions. While a few urged caution and context a large section of netizens labelled the incident as rude and insensitive with criticism pouring in across platforms.
Virat Kohli’s actions don’t reflect the values he showed when he met Premanand Maharaj.
— ` (@arrestshubman) December 16, 2025
- A physically challenged fan was pushed away while Kohli just arrogantly walked off. 💔 pic.twitter.com/we2vHzDRU1
What an arrogant behaviour from Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/iRkGa5PbXH
— Kolly Censor (@KollyCensor) December 16, 2025
Anushka is laughing at this behavior 😭 pic.twitter.com/sEjHiN9zJF
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) December 17, 2025
So finally the truth came out all those spiritual visits of Kohli was to fool Indians
— 𝙼𝚛.𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊™ (@Shivayaaah) December 17, 2025
You will never see Dhoni or Rohit treating his fans like how Kohli arrogantly pushed away that physically challenged fan pic.twitter.com/2zKyWM3jo8
This is celebrity reverence at peak! Kohli is not obliged to wait for someone to take a selfie, his time /family etc. But he didn't even give a nod or look at the guy. Stop making them heroes, he will do it if he is getting paid, you are an unknown to him. They don't respect you. https://t.co/6nmZRI6NKT
— R P G (@1Unshackle1) December 17, 2025
Not a good human being, although the best cricketer! All in drain then….!!! https://t.co/IBMQPSFZI5
— a dynamic British🇬🇧 citizen (Bharat origin 🇮🇳) (@dynamicsach) December 16, 2025