IPL Flashback: KKR Owner Shah Rukh Khan Once Organised RCB Icon Virat Kohli's 'Swayamvar'

In 2014, during the IPL 7 inauguration celebrations, Shah Rukh Khan, known as the Badshah Of Bollywood, organized a light-hearted 'Swayamvar' for Virat Kohli, who was leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the time. Rumours about Kohli's relationship with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma were buzzing, yet neither had publicly acknowledged it.

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SRK hosted Kohli's 'swayamvar' during IPL event

SRK, renowned for his wit, invited Kohli on stage and displayed images of potential brides for his mock Swayamvar. When asked about his ideal partner, Kohli mentioned qualities like nice hair, big eyes, and homeliness.

As SRK presented various options, none seemed to impress Kohli until he unexpectedly unveiled a picture of Anushka Sharma, jesting, "I am sure you do not know her." The playful banter left both Anushka and Virat visibly flustered.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, affectionately known as Virushka, first crossed paths on a commercial shoot. Their relationship blossomed from there, eventually culminating in marriage in December 2017 at an intimate ceremony in Italy. These two kick-started the trend of celebrity weddings, and theirs is still considered one of the prettiest in town.

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Kohli & Anushka: epitome of couple goals

Anushka chose a soft-colored lehenga for her big day, starting the craze for pastel outfits. Virat went for a classic white sherwani. Their wedding photos and videos show the kind of love we all dream about¡ªa real-life fairy tale! Since then, the power couple has remained strong, welcoming two children, Vamika and Akaay, into their family.

However, Anushka also found herself embroiled in unwarranted social media trolling in the past, coinciding with Virat Kohli's struggle with form on the cricket field. Despite having no involvement in coaching or a cricketing career, she faced a barrage of criticism as Kohli's performance dipped unexpectedly.

The intensity of attacks on Sharma escalated drastically as Kohli's dry spell persisted. Some of Kohli's supposed fans labeled her presence at the stadium as a "bad omen," further fueling the online vitriol. Despite the negativity, Anushka continued to stand by her husband, attending matches to support him unwaveringly.

Kohli, grappling with his own struggles, mirrored her steadfastness by publicly defending her. In a 2021 interview, he attributed a positive transformation in his life to Anushka, acknowledging her profound impact.

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"If I hadn¡¯t met her (Anushka), I don¡¯t know where I would have been," Kohli expressed to Dinesh Karthik. "She has made me believe where I am and what impact I can have through what I do. She has alleviated me as a person, and that has eventually filtered through in cricket. I couldn¡¯t be more grateful and lucky to have a life partner like her. She is absolutely my better half."

The narrative took a turn in 2022 when Kohli finally broke his century drought in September, scoring his 71st international century against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. Kohli wasted no time in acknowledging the pivotal role his wife played in his resurgence. "I mentioned one special person ¨C Anushka ¨C who stood by me through these tough times and I mentioned her as she has seen the absolute raw side of me throughout all these months," Kohli remarked. "She was the one putting things in perspective for me, kept giving me the right kind of guidance, vision moving forward and I came back into the system as a relaxed person."

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's enduring love and mutual support serve as a testament to the beauty of partnership, inspiring countless admirers with their resilience and devotion to each other.

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