Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as Rebel Kid, has found herself in controversy yet again. After her India’s Got Latent fallout and Sufi Motiwala’s claim that he is no longer friends with her, Apoorva’s ex-boyfriend, Utsav Dahiya, has now entered the picture, seemingly taking aim at her through a diss track.
On Sunday, Utsav shared a self-composed track titled Cute Little Red Flag on Instagram—a phrase often used by Apoorva in her viral storytime videos. Alongside the song, he posted a long note accusing Apoorva of lying, spreading false narratives, and painting him in a negative light after their breakup.
The lyrics directly referenced their breakup, with Utsav alleging he caught her cheating. One line went, “Pucha maine ghatiya kyun bola mujhe duniya ke liye, kehti baby yeh toh sab dhandha hai mere liye” (I asked why you called me disgusting in front of the world, you said baby, this is all just business for me). He further warned Apoorva to stop defaming him, writing, “Ab agar koi aur bakwaas kari toh main seedha receipts nikalunga” (If you spread more nonsense, I’ll release receipts).
In his caption, Utsav criticised her for using content to gain sympathy and unleash online hate, despite knowing the impact on others’ reputations. “Having a big following doesn’t give you the right to bully your way by rage-baiting your audience. Truth doesn’t need ‘followers’; it stands on its own,” he wrote.
He revealed that when he approached Apoorva and her agency over being wrongly labelled as a “cheat” and “abuser,” he was dismissed with, “You’re a nobody, be glad you got to date her.” Responding to that, he declared, “Here’s a message from that nobody — I’m still standing. Your numbers only matter on an app. There’s a much bigger world outside lies and drama.”
Reddit users hailed Utsav’s track as “perfect revenge.” Comments poured in comparing him to Taylor Swift, with one writing, “Utsav toh Taylor Swift nikla.” Another praised, “Man killed it… classy revenge.”
Apoorva confirmed her breakup with Utsav in January last year, later hinting at a “toxic ex” in her content and accusing him of cheating and abuse. Now, Utsav has hit back, turning the tables with music.