Indian content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as Rebel Kid, has moved to New York, saying she had wanted to live in the city after visiting it.
Mukhija confirmed the move in an Instagram Story after the release of her appearance on the podcast Untriggered By AminJaz. “Soo… I don’t live in India anymore,” she wrote, prompting fans to ask about her new home.
During the podcast, Mukhija revealed that she had decided to move to New York. She said she had traveled extensively but felt a particular connection to the US city when she visited.
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“I have traveled quiet a lot and when I landed in New York I was like – ‘I really want to live here’,” Mukhija said.
Explaining what attracted her to the city, she said, “There was something about this city. It was so fast, everyone is so well dressed, the food is great. I love the architecture and I have seen New York in almost every single web series that I love.”
Mukhija also said her decision was strong enough that she applied to only one college, in New York. “I was like ‘If I get in. I get in and I’ll go’,” she said.
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Her move had been in the works for some time. In June 2025, Mukhija had said she was considering moving abroad for higher studies and was preparing for a master’s degree in fashion or management. She had also taken competitive examinations at the time.
The latest announcement marks a new chapter for the social media creator, who has built a large following in India through her candid online content and appearances in entertainment and digital media. Her decision to settle in New York has also drawn attention from followers curious about how the move will affect her content and career.