Recent videos circulating on social media allegedly show Team India opener KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty at a venue described as a ‘strip club’ in London. Netizens have expressed their disapproval of the couple’s visit and even suggested they learn from the example set by Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.
KL Rahul, the captain of IPL franchise LSG, recently sustained a right thigh injury while chasing a ball during the RCB vs LSG match. Subsequently, he declared himself unfit and was ruled out of the competition. Rahul later announced that he would undergo surgery on his right thigh, causing him to miss the WTC Final as well. He shared photos on his Instagram account, featuring himself using crutches while walking the streets of London. His wife, actress Athiya Shetty, accompanied him in the pictures.
Although KL Rahul has been in the UK since his injury, a video from a strip club in London has gained attention on social media. The video depicts a woman dancing on a stage, with a man resembling KL Rahul also visible. This has led netizens to speculate that Rahul may have visited the club. Another video surfaced on social media showing KL Rahul and Athiya together.
KL Rahul has discovered the most effective method of recovery.
— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) May 27, 2023
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Cricket fans have criticized KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty for their alleged visit to the strip club, comparing them unfavorably to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. One Twitter user commented, “So-called strip club is a ‘regular place’ for Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul. I hope my wife’s ‘regular place’ is to visit a temple like them, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma.”
so called strip club is a "regular place" for Athiya Shetty nd KL Rahul.
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) May 27, 2023
I hope,my wife's 'regular place' is to visit temple like them, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. 🕉️🤍 pic.twitter.com/udN5lpG3Q1
Responding to the social media outrage, Athiya Shetty took to her Instagram stories to address the issue. She shared a statement, urging netizens to stop exaggerating the situation and clarified that they had visited a ‘regular place.’
Statement from Athiya Shetty about the video circulating in social media of Rahul, Athiya & his friends. pic.twitter.com/kuMlnL6DXP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2023
“I usually choose to remain silent and not react, but sometimes it is important to stand up for yourself. Rahul, I, and our friends went to a regular place, as one does. Please stop taking things out of context and check your facts before reporting. Peace and love,” Athiya Shetty wrote on her Instagram story.
