Did Virat Kohli ignore differently abled fans? Netizens react strongly over airport incident

NEW DELHI: India’s batting stalwart Virat Kohli has once again found himself at the center 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 labeled 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.

– A physically challenged fan was pushed away while Kohli just arrogantly walked off. pic.twitter.com/we2vHzDRU1

—` (@arrestshubman) December 16, 2025

What an arrogant behavior 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.

You will never see Dhoni or Rohit treating his fans like how Kohli arrogantly pushed away that physically challenged fan pic.twitter.com/2zKyWM3jo8

— 𝚅.𝚅𝚅𝚊𝚊™ (@Shivayaaah) December 17, 2025

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.

— RPG (@1Unshackle1) December 17, 2025

Not a good human being, although the best cricketer! All in drain then….!!!

— a dynamic British🇬🇧 citizen (India origin 🇮🇳) (@dynamicsach) December 16, 2025