<\/p>\n\u2018Suddenly podcasts and magazines were talking about me\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Recalling how she first found out about the incident, Lizlaz shared that she did not even notice the like herself initially. \u201cI found out because people started calling me. I didn\u2019t even see it in my notifications,\u201d she told Filmymantra.The influencer revealed that within hours, her social media was flooded with messages, while podcasts, magazines and online discussions revolved around her name. \u201cI opened Google and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,\u201d she added.Interestingly, Lizlaz said the conversation around the controversy was very different in Germany. \u201cIn India people were asking, \u2018Who is Lizlaz?\u2019 But in Germany, the headlines were asking, \u2018Who is Virat Kohli?\u2019 because cricket is not very popular there,\u201d she joked.<\/p>\n\u2018Virat Kohli did nothing wrong\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Defending Virat amid the online discourse, Lizlaz strongly maintained that the cricketer had no bad intentions. \u201cI don\u2019t think he wanted this media coverage. It was just a like. He did nothing inappropriate,\u201d she said.Calling Virat Kohli \u201cthe Messi or Ronaldo of Asia,\u201d the influencer urged people not to tarnish his image over social media speculation. She added that she has always openly supported Royal Challengers Bengaluru and often posts India-related travel content, which may have been why Virat came across her profile.Lizlaz also made a startling revelation during the conversation, claiming that some journalists allegedly offered her money to make negative statements about the cricketer. \u201cSome people wanted me to throw shade at him and say things he never did. But why would I do that? He\u2019s my favourite cricketer,\u201d she said.<\/p>\nControversy brought reality show and brand offers<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
While the controversy triggered intense online attention, it also opened unexpected professional doors for the influencer. Lizlaz shared that she began receiving offers for reality shows, brand collaborations and entertainment projects almost overnight.She also got an opportunity to anchor an ICC cricket match between Germany and Austria. Talking about the experience, she said, \u201cI absolutely loved it. I did the post-match moderation, player interviews and trophy ceremony. Being part of the game felt amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\n\u2018I won\u2019t promote things against my values\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The influencer further revealed that several brands approached her after the controversy, including offers involving online casinos. However, she decided against endorsing products that did not align with her personal beliefs.\u201cI got offered insane amounts of money, but I don\u2019t want to promote something against my values,\u201d she explained, adding that she now carefully chooses collaborations instead of rushing into projects.<\/p>\nLizlaz says she is open to Bollywood<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Currently in Mumbai, Lizlaz revealed that music remains her primary focus, though she would also love to explore acting opportunities in India.\u201cIf I get a good Bollywood role, I\u2019ll learn Hindi every single day for it,\u201d she said with a laugh, adding that she watched two Bollywood films during her flight to Mumbai.Summing up the entire experience, the influencer admitted that waking up to find herself trending across platforms was overwhelming. \u201cEverything was suddenly about me. It honestly didn\u2019t feel real,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n
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