Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, has revealed that she has moved out of India and is now living in New York.
She has reportedly shifted to the US to pursue an MBA at NYU Stern.
Apoorva has said that the move is not just about studies but also about taking a break from the constant pressure of being a social media personality.
She plans to return to India in the future and hopes to use her experience to build her own business and brand.
Wanted a break from the pressure of being ‘The Rebel Kid’
Apoorva has spoken about the pressure of constantly staying relevant on social media.
She said that being a public figure for a long time made her feel disconnected from her real self.
According to her, she had become so used to being ‘The Rebel Kid’ that she sometimes forgot who Apoorva was away from the camera and social media.
Moving to New York has given her a chance to meet new people and experience life beyond trolling, controversies and the pressure to constantly create content.
Her rift with Uorfi Javed made headlines
Apoorva and Uorfi Javed appeared together in the first season of The Traitors, where their disagreements became a major talking point.
Recently, Apoorva revisited the first season and praised Uorfi, saying that she found her more entertaining than the contestants of the second season.
However, their equation came under discussion again when Uorfi clarified that Apoorva had blocked her on social media and not the other way around.
Despite their past differences, the recent exchange has made fans wonder whether things between the two have become less bitter.
Breakup with Utsav Dahiya turned into a public controversy
Apoorva’s personal life made major headlines after her breakup with Utsav Dahiya.
The controversy escalated when Utsav released a song, Cute Little Red Flag, which was widely believed to be about his relationship with Apoorva.
He made several allegations related to their relationship, including claims of cheating and using their personal life for content.
Apoorva did not directly respond to every allegation but later shared cryptic posts suggesting that the truth would eventually come out.
Their breakup soon became one of the most talked-about controversies surrounding the content creator.
Recent dating buzz around Amin Jaz
Apoorva’s love life has again become a topic of discussion after her recent appearance on Amin Jaz’s podcast.
Their conversation included discussions about dating, relationships, breakups and red flags.
The playful chemistry between the two caught the attention of viewers, adding fresh fuel to the dating rumours already surrounding them.
Apoorva had earlier also been linked to The Traitors contestant Purav Jha, although she later indicated that she was single.
As for Amin Jaz, the two have not officially confirmed being in a relationship. However, their recent appearances and social media interactions continue to keep fans guessing about their equation.
‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy became a turning point
Apoorva’s biggest controversy came after her appearance on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent in February 2025.
The episode received massive backlash over controversial and offensive comments made during the show. Apoorva was
also criticised for a remark involving a contestant’s mother.
The controversy led to complaints and police action against people associated with the episode.
Apoorva faced severe trolling online, and the controversy also affected her professional life. She was reportedly removed from an IIFA ambassador role amid the backlash.
Faced trolling and criticism after the controversy
The backlash after India’s Got Latent was not limited to criticism of Apoorva’s work.
She later spoke about how the controversy had affected her personally and how her family members were also dragged into the online trolling.
After taking time away from the public eye, Apoorva eventually returned to social media and continued working.
Her appearance on The Traitors helped bring her back into mainstream entertainment discussions and introduced her to a wider audience.
Her friendship with Sufi Motiwala also ended publicly
Apoorva’s friendship with content creator Sufi Motiwala also became a public controversy after The Traitors.
Sufi revealed that the two were no longer friends and claimed that Apoorva had not supported him when he faced trolling from her followers.
Their fallout became another topic of discussion online, with fans trying to understand what had gone wrong between the once-close friends.
The controversy came at a time when Apoorva was already making headlines for her breakup and other personal issues.
From viral content creator to actress and reality-show star
Apoorva started her career as a digital content creator and became popular for her bold, relatable and often controversial videos.
Over time, she expanded her career beyond social media. She entered acting with Nadaaniyan and later gained wider attention after appearing on The Traitors.
Now, Apoorva is starting a new chapter in New York.
But even after moving away from India, her relationships, dating rumours, friendships and controversies continue to keep The Rebel Kid in the spotlight.
