Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is once again thrust into the social media spotlight though not this time, for anything found on the pitch. Kohli liked an audacious picture of German influencer LizLaz, which generated a wave of responses and memes and online chatter through social media space. Photo of LizLaz photographed by Advait Vaidya. What attracted everyone’s attention, though, was the apparent “liked by Virat Kohli” tag.
Taken aback by the level of the shocking response, the photographer has commented online and even uploaded a video detailing his instant surprise at the exchange. The moment went viral in minutes; social media users flooded others with memes and humorous takes. Another past incident, in which Kohli disclosed publicly the way he reacted to an image that was connected to the actress Avneet Kaur, received referrals for assistance from many online. Kohli was ridding his feed at the time, and he said at the time that the incident was a product of an algorithmic flaw, so it was not “intent” to act.
This new episode has really brought to life these same discussions, fans are as amused as they are curious about it all. Kohli hasn’t said anything publicly about that incident, which is somewhat of an internet trending topic. Who is LizLaz? All while hearing everyone asking the same question who is LizLaz? LizLaz: A German influencer, she posts music video content. Her range includes variety. She likes to call herself a vlogger, foodie, singer; to live and travel with music to a smorgasbord of activities anywhere in her social media feed. LizLaz hails from Germany.
She also holds her Master’s degree in Psychology. This lends a scholarly flavor to her profile. She has an impressive following, nearly half a million followers on Instagram, and often collaborates with international creators including Indian artists and photographers. The fame she garnered, the international fame she has built, and intercultural collaborations she has made her connections, has brought her fame onto influencer sites.
A viral event with Virat Kohli, which was recently sparked, is also now making her an even more visible personality in India. It’s a small thing, but it is an illustration of how even small moments of international stars on social media can quickly turn into a public discussion as big as if it were previously, a matter of minutes. Where does it stand still on the internet the memes are hot, and LizLaz attracts a new wave of fans from all corners of the world.
