TV actress Divyanka Tripathi recently found herself at the center of online hate after mistakenly identifying YouTuber Elvish Yadav as another contestant, Samarth Jurel, on the reality show Laughter Chefs 2. The incident occurred during introductions on stage, where Divyanka greeted Elvish by saying, “Hi Samarth,” leading to laughter from co-stars Aly Goni, Krushna Abhishek, and others. Though Divyanka quickly apologized and joked that the clip should be edited out to avoid trolling, Elvish’s fans did not take it lightly.
Divyanka Responds to Online Hate
On July 21, Divyanka took to her Instagram to respond to the backlash. In a sharply worded comment, she thanked genuine Elvish supporters and addressed the trolls directly. “True fans keep their idol’s respect in mind. Double thanks to the trollers for increasing my engagement,” she wrote. She added, “My inner systumm automatically bounces back your foul language to you and your family. Karma!”
She act like she didn’t knew him but also she was scared of his army!!! #ElvishArmy #ElvishYadav pic.twitter.com/bakC5KK2MS
— 6pm (@dytxiffiorfo) July 22, 2025
She concluded her message with a positive note for those showing kindness, saying, “Those being nice shall always be blessed… says my core divinity!”
Elvish Yadav Reacts to Frequent Controversies
Elvish Yadav, known for his massive online following and frequent involvement in controversies, also opened up in a recent interview with Pinkvilla. He admitted that the constant backlash takes a toll on him mentally. “Sometimes I wonder if being famous is a crime. I didn’t want all this,” he confessed.
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Despite the negativity, Elvish tries to cope by not overthinking. “I just stop thinking altogether. That’s how I deal with it,” he added.
While the incident was minor, the reactions from both celebrities shed light on the pressures of fame and the intensity of fan culture today.
