Virat Kohli's Swayamvar With Shah Rukh Khan And Anushka Sharma's Photo Goes Viral: 'Aise Mat Karo Yaar'
Shah Rukh Khan hosted a mock swayamvar and teased Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma's photo in 2014.
In a heartwarming moment following Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) first-ever IPL title win in 2025, Virat Kohli dedicated the victory to his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple, who have been together since 2014, shared an emotional hug as RCB clinched the trophy after an 18-year wait.
Their journey together began in 2014 during a playful 'swayamvar' hosted by superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the IPL opening ceremony. When asked about his ideal partner, Kohli mentioned qualities like 'a lady with good hair and big eyes." SRK then presented a series of photographs, and Kohli chose Anushka's picture, leading to a blush and a playful 'Aise mat karo yaar" (Don't do this, man). This lighthearted moment marked the beginning of their public relationship.
#ViratKohli 's Swayamvar by #ShahRukhKhan at IPL 2014 Opening Ceremony! pic.twitter.com/WINX6Le98h — SRK UNIVERSE (@Sandeep28312790) January 15, 2022
Since then, Anushka has been a constant presence in Kohli's life, supporting him through his cricketing journey. Their bond has been a source of inspiration for many.
After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a historic IPL 2025 title, Virat Kohli gave a heartfelt tribute to his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, in a post-match interaction that has now gone viral. The win marks the end of RCB's 18-year-long wait for the coveted IPL trophy, and Kohli made sure to acknowledge the emotional and personal support he's received over the years from Anushka.
'She's been coming here and supporting RCB since 2014, so it's been 11 years for her as well," Virat said, visibly emotional. 'She's been there relentlessly — coming to the games, watching the tough ones, watching us just miss out. What your life partner does for you to be able to play, the sacrifices, the commitment, and just backing you through thick and thin — it's something you can't really explain in words."
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married in a private, intimate ceremony in December 2017 in Italy, away from the public eye. Their wedding was a beautiful, low-key affair, attended only by close family and friends. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika, in January 2021. They had a son, Akaay, in 2024. The couple splits its time between Mumbai and London now.
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