For years, actor Anushka Sharma faced unfair criticism whenever Virat Kohli had a poor game. During the early years of their relationship, Anushka was often spotted cheering for Virat from the stands during Indian cricket team matches and Royal Challengers Bangalore games. Whenever Virat failed to score runs, social media users would troll Anushka and even call her unlucky. Today, the story has completely changed.
On Sunday night, Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted their second consecutive Indian Premier League title after defeating Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli once again played a key role in the victory. The star batter was the highest scorer during RCB’s successful run chase and was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.
As Virat hit the winning runs, cameras quickly turned towards Anushka in the stands. The actor celebrated with joy as RCB sealed another memorable title win. Virat acknowledged her support by blowing flying kisses in her direction, and Anushka responded with flying kisses of her own. The heartwarming moment instantly went viral on social media. Later, the couple joined teammates and their families on the field to celebrate the championship victory.
The reaction from fans was very different from what Anushka experienced years ago. Instead of criticism, she was showered with praise. Many RCB supporters called her the team’s lucky charm and credited her presence in the stands for the team’s recent success. Several fans pointed out that Anushka has been attending matches more regularly over the last few seasons and joked that RCB’s fortunes improved because of it.
Anushka and Virat first met around 2013 while shooting a television commercial together. Their friendship soon turned into a relationship. Although they briefly parted ways, they later reunited and strengthened their bond. In 2017, the couple got married in an intimate ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, attended by close friends and family members. They are now parents to two children, Vamika and Akaay, and reportedly spend much of their time in the United Kingdom.
On the professional front, Anushka has been away from the big screen for several years. Her last major film role was in Zero, released in 2018. She later made a brief appearance in Qala in 2022. Anushka also completed filming Chakda Xpress, a biographical film based on former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. However, despite filming being completed in 2022, there has been no official update regarding the movie’s release.