Who is Shresta Iyer, Shreyas’ sister trolled after Punjab’s elimination:Dancer by profession, sparked controversy over ‘Ditta ek point’ video

Punjab Kings (PBKS) crashed out of the IPL 2026 playoff race after Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (RR) by 30 runs at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. PBKS concluded their campaign with 15 points, falling agonisingly short of a playoff berth by just a single point. The elimination sparked strong reactions from fans on social media, with the franchise facing heavy trolling after a post by Shresta Iyer went viral online. The spotlight also returned to Punjab’s rain-affected clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 6 April, where both teams shared a point after persistent rain at Eden Gardens. As discussions continue around PBKS’s missed opportunity, many fans are curious to learn more about Shresta Iyer and the viral post that fuelled the online debate. Who is Shresta Iyer? Shresta Iyer, the sister of Shreyas Iyer, gained widespread attention after her candid ‘same-night breakup’ story went viral during a stand-up show hosted by Pranit More. Beyond the viral moment, she has been focused on carving out her own identity as a professional dancer and choreographer. Shresta has also explored opportunities in the entertainment industry, featuring in the music track ‘Agreement Karle’. Despite receiving offers to participate in reality shows such as MTV Roadies and MTV Splitsvilla, she chose to decline them, stating that the format and style of those shows did not align with her personality and interests. What was the real incident? Shresta Iyer, recently found herself at the centre of social media criticism following a light-hearted video posted after PBKS’ rain-abandoned clash against KKR. With the match ending in a no-result and both teams sharing points, she jokingly remarked, “Saade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda ae. Lo, ditta ek point” (We Punjabis are big-hearted, so we gave you a point), while wearing a Punjab Kings jersey. However, the humorous clip sparked a wave of online trolling, leading to significant backlash. In a later video, Shresta revealed that she had been subjected to considerable hate messages because of the post. As the criticism intensified, she eventually removed the original video from her social media accounts on Thursday. What happened next? What did Shresta do? Amid the backlash surrounding her viral Punjab Kings video, Shresta Iyer addressed the criticism through a message on her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Clarifying that her post was intended purely as light-hearted banter, she urged fans to avoid spreading negativity. “Guys, I don’t understand why hate is being spread. I mean, it’s just a game. The videos being made are just for fun, and I am here to support my brother. I will continue to do that. No hate for any team – it’s just a game. Everyone should take it sportingly,” Shresta said. She further stressed that there was no intention to mock or target anyone, describing the video as her personal way of celebrating. “I understand aggression. I wasn’t trolling anybody. It was my way of celebrating, and I am going to continue doing that. I am just here to say no hate for anybody – only love. It’s a game; we all should have fun. The rivalry should show, no matter what. There were no personal attacks. Just chill. Peace out, guys,” she added, calling for healthy sporting rivalry and mutual respect among fans. After Punjab’s elimination, she posted some photos with a memory note, but this time she turned off the comment section, so that fans couldn’t troll her this time.