During India's World Cup final against Australia, Jiya Shankar of Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame faced backlash for suggesting fans watch her vlog instead of the match when it became clear India was losing. Trolls accused her of being indifferent to India's performance. Jiya defended herself, stating it was a joke and urged people to grow up. Frustrated, she asserted she's not a punching bag for unnecessary hate and advised trolls to reflect on their actions. Fans supported her, advising to ignore the negativity.