When Anushka Sharma opened up about finding her best friend in Virat Kohli, not just a husband: ‘He is going…’
It was 2013 when Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma first crossed paths during an ad shoot, a meeting that would unknowingly shape one of India’s most-loved celebrity relationships. What started as a simple professional encounter gradually turned into a strong emotional connection. For years, they kept their relationship away from the public eye, choosing privacy over publicity.
When they finally tied the knot in December 2017 at the beautiful Borgo Finocchieto in Tuscany, Italy, it wasn’t a typical grand Bollywood wedding; it was intimate, emotional and deeply personal. Their union felt like a celebration of something genuine, two people who had quietly built a life of understanding and trust behind the scenes.
“I’m married to my best friend,” says Anushka
In an older interview with Filmfare, Anushka Sharma once beautifully summed up her relationship with Virat. “I’m married to my best friend. I’m married to my confidant. I’m married to someone I love so dearly just because of the human being that he is. When we’re together, the world ceases to exist,” she said.
Her words reflected not the glamour surrounding them, but the deep friendship and comfort they share. For them, love wasn’t about red carpets or public displays, it was about mutual growth, quiet support and being each other’s peace amid chaos.
Balancing love and distance
Like any modern couple with demanding careers, the early phase of their marriage came with its own challenges. Anushka revealed that the first six months after their wedding were especially difficult due to their schedules. “During the first six months of our marriage, we spent 21 or 22 days together. We were hardly together in Mumbai. In fact, the staff at home gets so happy whenever they see us together at home,” she shared with a smile.
Even with long distances and hectic commitments, they found a rhythm, choosing quality over quantity, and never letting the distance define their relationship.
“He remembers everything,” Anushka on why she knew he was the one
At an event held at Puma HQ, Anushka revealed the small but meaningful reason she felt certain that Virat was the right partner. “When we were dating each other, one of the things I was very impressed with… I was like, he is going to be a good life partner because his memory was so good. I’ll forget my phone. I keep forgetting things everywhere. Virat remembers everything so well,” she recalled.
It was these little gestures, the attention, the care, the thoughtfulness- that strengthened their bond beyond the glitz of fame.
A Life Away from the Spotlight
Now, with their daughter Vamika and son Akaay, Virat and Anushka have chosen a more peaceful life in London, away from the constant media glare. They rarely share glimpses of their personal world, preferring to keep their children out of public attention.
Yet, even from afar, their connection continues to inspire many, a reminder that love doesn’t need loud declarations, just quiet consistency.
As Virat Kohli celebrates his 37th birthday, fans across the world are not just celebrating the cricketer, but the man Anushka so lovingly calls her “best friend.”
Highlights:
- Virat and Anushka first met in 2013 during an ad shoot.
- The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Italy in 2017.
- Anushka describes Virat as her “best friend” and “confidant.”
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