Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer has opened up about a disturbing phase of her life when she faced severe online trolling and alleged threats following a viral IPL 2026-related video. The former Netflix reality show Lock Upp contestant revealed that she received rape and death threats after the controversy, leaving her emotionally affected.
After her elimination from Lock Upp, Shresta Iyer has been appearing on different podcasts, where she has been discussing her reality show journey and personal experiences. In one such conversation, she recalled the difficult time when social media backlash against her became intense.
Shresta Iyer Calls Herself Shreyas Iyer’s Biggest Supporter
During the podcast, Shresta Iyer explained that the controversial reel was never created with the intention of hurting any team, player, or fan. She said she was only celebrating and supporting her brother Shreyas Iyer and his team.
She mentioned that she often creates dance videos after her brother’s team’s victories and that the viral video was also made in the same spirit. According to her, the comment was misunderstood by some people, which resulted in massive criticism and online hate.
Viral IPL Reel Triggered Massive Backlash
The controversy started during an IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. The match was abandoned due to rain, giving KKR their first point of the season.
After the match, Shresta posted a video saying, “Sade Punjabis da dil vadda hunda ae, lo ditta ek point,” which she described as a light-hearted comment supporting the spirit of the game. However, some fans reacted negatively, and the video soon became a subject of online trolling.
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Shresta Reveals Shocking Threats and Harassment
Talking about the impact of the trolling, Shresta Iyer said the situation went beyond criticism. She revealed that people targeted her appearance, sent abusive messages and allegedly issued serious threats.
She also claimed that some individuals contacted her workplace in Dubai late at night and made threatening calls. The constant harassment affected her mental health, especially because she was living away from her family at that time.
Shresta Iyer said she eventually had to disable her comment section and stop receiving messages from unknown people to protect her peace of mind.
Emotional Moment During Podcast
While sharing her experience, Shresta became emotional and struggled to hold back her tears. She revealed that she received messages threatening her safety and warning her against visiting Kolkata.
She questioned whether a cricket-related video deserved such extreme hatred and urged people to understand that sports should not become a reason for personal attacks.
Shresta Iyer’s Message Against Online Hate
The incident has once again highlighted the growing issue of online trolling and cyber harassment faced by public figures and their families.
Through her experience, Shresta Iyer emphasized that disagreements over sports should remain limited to the game and should never turn into personal abuse or threats. She encouraged people to be more responsible while expressing their opinions on social media.