Harsha Bhogle Denounces Fake Video of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Harsha Bhogle Calls Out Fake Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Clip: "Cruel And Mischievous"
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Harsha Bhogle condemned a fake video circulating on social media that misrepresented Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as disrespectful towards Virat Kohli. The clip, which falsely depicted Sooryavanshi's response to a question, was labeled as 'cruel and mischievous' by Bhogle, who clarified that the interaction never occurred.
- 01The fake video shows Vaibhav Sooryavanshi allegedly calling Virat Kohli 'slow' and 'selfish'.
- 02Harsha Bhogle clarified that he never asked Sooryavanshi such a question.
- 03Sooryavanshi had a respectful interaction with Kohli after the IPL 2026 final, receiving praise from the veteran cricketer.
- 04Sooryavanshi was the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs.
- 05Bhogle emphasized the negative impact of spreading false narratives, especially about young athletes.
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In the wake of the IPL 2026, a misleading deepfake video featuring Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral, depicting him as rude towards Virat Kohli. The clip suggested that Sooryavanshi insulted Kohli after being asked by cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle if he aspired to be a 'king' like Kohli. Bhogle took to social media to clarify that the video was fake, stating that neither the question nor the response occurred, labeling the misinformation as 'cruel and mischievous.' He expressed concern for Sooryavanshi, a young player who has shown respect in his interactions. In contrast, the real interaction between Sooryavanshi and Kohli was warm, with Kohli praising Sooryavanshi after the IPL final. Sooryavanshi finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer, highlighting his talent and potential in cricket.
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The spread of fake narratives can harm the reputations of young athletes and mislead fans.
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