Activist Laxmi Agarwal expresses heartfelt gratitude to Apoorva Mukhija for her compassionate support to ac*d attack survivors

After facing harsh backlash for her remarks in a recent controversial episode of India’s Got Latent, content creator Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, had responded with humility, courage, and compassion. Taking to social media, Apoorva released a heartfelt video apology, openly addressing the criticism and the emotional toll it took on her.
In the video, she candidly spoke about the mental strain the controversy brought upon her, admitting, “I know a lot of people profited from my misery. I know I had signed up for it. But I wasn’t used to this, and I wasn’t okay with it.”

Moved by her experience and determined to turn the situation into something meaningful, Apoorva announced that she would be donating all her earnings from the episode to support acid attack survivors, rape survivors, and victims of domestic violence. “I want to donate all of the money I earned through this video to help acid attack victims, r*pe victims and victims of domestic violence. I was really scared when I got these threats and these are the causes I realy feel for,” she said in the video.

A particularly moving gesture came from Laxmi Agarwal, a renowned acid attack survivor and activist. She publicly shared her appreciation for Apoorva’s gesture, posting, “Heartfelt gratitude to @the.rebel.kid for her compassionate support to acid attack survivors. The Laxmi Foundation salutes her strength and kindness. We urge everyone to join hands in rebuilding the lives of these incredible individuals. Together, we can make a difference.”

In a raw, emotional video, Apoorva Mukhija opened up about her harrowing journey—from the controversial India’s Got Latent episode to the intense online backlash, legal FIR, lawyer visits, and ultimately, fleeing the country. She shared how deeply the experience affected her and how painful it was for her parents to witness her public humiliation. Her heartfelt honesty resonated widely, sparking renewed support and admiration across social media. Fans praised her bravery for speaking her heart out and turning pain into purpose, as she continues to advocate for victims of violence through her actions and voice.