Virat Kohli’s First Love: Virat Kohli, the star batsman of the Indian cricket team, is often in the spotlight because of his personal life. Fans have always been keen to know what is happening in Virat’s life off the cricket field. Before marrying Anushka Sharma, the media linked Virat Kohli’s name to several actresses.
Since their marriage, photos of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma often go viral on social media; people are always eager to catch a glimpse of the couple. But did you know there was a time when Virat himself was desperate to catch a glimpse of a particular actress? Let’s find out which Bollywood actress had captured Virat’s heart before Anushka.
Did Virat have a crush on Karisma Kapoor?
According to reports, Virat Kohli once revealed in an interview that his first love was someone else—none other than actress Karisma Kapoor. While they never had a romantic relationship, Karisma was Virat’s childhood crush and first love; he used to be desperate to catch a glimpse of her. At one time, Karisma was a superstar with fans spread across the globe. Virat was among them, admiring both her and her acting. Virat has since become a superstar himself, constantly setting new records on the cricket field.
Desperate for a glimpse—
Media reports state that when Virat Kohli was young, Karisma Kapoor was a massive Bollywood star. Virat revealed in an interview that he became a huge fan of hers after watching the movie Judwaa and harboured a strong desire to catch a glimpse of her.
When did Virat and Anushka first meet?
Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma first met in 2013 while shooting for a hair care brand commercial. That is where their friendship began, eventually blossoming into love. Initially, the two did not publicly acknowledge their relationship, but over time, they began appearing together at various public events and cricket matches.
Married in Italy in 2017
After dating for several years, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, in December 2017. Only family members and a few close friends attended the wedding. The release of the wedding photos on social media came as a huge surprise to everyone.
Following the wedding, fans coined the nickname ‘Virushka’ for the couple. Today, they are considered one of India’s most popular celebrity couples and are viewed as an ideal pair. They have two children: Vamika and Akaay.