“Aap hote kaun ho?”: Influencer Kanika Sharma CLAPS BACK at trolls after her interfaith wedding sparks online storm

As social media increasingly blurs into real life, content creator Kanika Sharma has found herself in the spotlight - showing how personal choices can quickly turn into public debate.

Who is Kanika Sharma?

Kanika Sharma is a social‑media influencer who has built her presence around relatable comedy sketches and day‑to‑day lifestyle content. She frequently collaborated with Saqib Saifi before their professional bond turned into a romantic relationship, which they spoke about openly with their viewers over the years.The couple had been together for several years before tying the knot in March 2026. Their wedding included both Hindu rituals and a nikaah ceremony, with the backing of both their families despite their religious differences.

Kanika, who is often described in media as a Hindu Brahmin, and Saqib, a Muslim, have said that their marriage is a result of long‑term love and mutual understanding, not a sudden or “trendy” decision.

Slamming trolls in an emotional video

Kanika’s viral Instagram video came after a surge of online hate following the coverage of their wedding. In the clip, she questions strangers about their right to interfere in her life and to insult her choices.She revealed that the abuse has gone beyond her, spreading to her parents and brother as well.

According to reports summarising her video, she says, “Aap mujhe gaaliyan de rahe ho, mere maa‑baap ko, mere bhai ko gaaliyan de rahe ho… aap hote kaun ho?” (You are abusing me, my parents and my brother… who do you think you are?). This line has become a focal point in coverage of the controversy, underlining how cyber‑abuse often spills into family attacks.Kanika also pushed back on the moral policing around her marriage, challenging the idea that anyone, especially online strangers, has the authority to judge or humiliate her.

Speaking about her family’s values

In the same video, Kanika talked about her family’s values to contrast their real‑life behaviour with the negativity online. She mentioned that her brother is involved in animal‑welfare work and takes care of cows, while her parents have spent years supporting people in need.

Mixed reactions and a larger conversation

After the wedding and Kanika’s video, the response on social media has been sharply divided. Many users have congratulated the couple, calling their interfaith marriage a sign of love breaking boundaries, while others have criticised the union, using religious labels and targeting Kanika’s identity.