Social media influencer and radio jockey Princy Parikh has alleged that she received rape threats and body-shaming comments after posting a reel with a South African cricketer following India’s 76-run defeat in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match in Ahmedabad.
The reel, captioned “What a player,” featured Parikh posing with the cricketer after the game. A light-hearted line in the video read, “I thought we were friends.” However, what began as a celebratory post quickly spiralled into a wave of online abuse.
Parikh later deleted the reel from Facebook, citing the volume and severity of threatening and derogatory messages.
Why Is Princy Parikh Receiving Threats?
According to Parikh, soon after the video went live, she began receiving graphic rape threats along with hundreds of comments targeting her appearance.
In an Instagram story, she said she removed the reel because she “couldn’t bear” the disturbing messages. She also revealed that she plans to file a police complaint against those responsible.
In a follow-up post, Parikh stated that she would share the usernames of offenders and inform their employers, asserting that “nobody deserves this.”
The incident has once again highlighted the issue of online harassment, particularly the abuse women often face on social media during high-profile sporting events.
Who Is Princy Parikh?
Princy Parikh is a popular RJ associated with Mirchi Plus and is widely known on Instagram under the handle @princyparriikh, where she has over 1.7 million followers.
She began her journey as an anonymous writer and initially hesitated to share her poetry publicly due to her conservative family background. In 2016, she posted her first video, and her heartfelt shayari and storytelling style quickly gained popularity.
Over the years, she has built a strong digital identity through poetic narratives, witty on-air presence and signature pick-up lines. Her work across radio and digital platforms has earned her several accolades, including the Impact Best Mega Influencer award.
