Did you know? Virat Kohli and Ritika Sajdeh were once romantically linked before finding love elsewhere
Before settling down with Anushka Sharma and Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ritika Sajdeh were once linked through a brief rumoured connection. While it wasn't anything dramatic, a picture from their movie date continues to set tongues wagging.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s love story is everything that fairytale dreams are made of, but did you know that before finding his happily ever after with the Bollywood actress, the cricket star was once linked with Rohit Sharma's wife, Ritika Sajdeh? Yes, you read that correctly!
Back in 2010, the IPL was still fresh, and Virat Kohli was quickly becoming a fan favourite on the field. At the same time, Ritika Sajdeh was trying to make her mark as a sports talent manager. She managed top players, and one of those just happened to be Virat.
She helped handle his brand endorsements and off-field appearances, playing a role in shaping his public image. Ritika’s cousin, Bunty Sajdeh, was also a close friend of Kohli. Their professional relationship translated into friendship, sparking rumours of a potential romance.
Virat Kohli and Ritika Sajdeh's one movie date that the internet can't seem to forget
The chatter around their rumoured romance picked up in 2013. After India wrapped up a tour of Zimbabwe, Virat and Ritika were spotted leaving a movie theatre in Mumbai together. By then, Virat was already a star, not just for his cricket but also for his charm and popularity with brands.
While it was just a casual outing, it was enough to set tongues wagging. Despite the tabloid frenzy back then, none of them addressed the speculation.
It's been over a decade since their movie outing, but their paparazzi picture continues to circulate every now and then, amusing old and new cricket fans alike.
Virat Kohli and Ritika Sajdeh spotted on a movie date in 2013| Credit: X
Love took Virat and Ritika in different directions
Friendship or romance- that phase didn't last long. Not long after, Indian batting sensation and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's relationship became the next big thing for tabloids despite their efforts to keep their romance low-key. During their courtship, Anushka faced a lot of unfair criticism, with some fans and even cricket biggies blaming Virat's poor form on her presence in the stands.
However, their relationship weathered every storm, and the couple tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony in December 2017. Today, they’re parents to daughter Vamika (born 2021) and son Akaay (born 2024), and they continue to be one of India’s most loved power couples.
Ritika, meanwhile, found love with ace India cricketer Rohit Sharma — someone she’d known professionally for a while. Their romance was not well-known until their wedding in December 2015. They now have two children, daughter Samaira (born 2018) and son Ahaan (born 2024).
How life comes full circle
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sharing a hug after India's 2024 T20 WC win| Credit: Instagram
These days, Virat and Rohit are the biggest pillars of Indian cricket and share a solid rapport on and off the field. Ritika is often seen in the stands cheering Rohit on, while Anushka supports Virat with just as much enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, Anushka and Ritika are often seen together during matches, bonding over cricket, kids, and everything in between.
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