Watch: 'Kya dikkat hai?' Mohammed Shami defends Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's visits to Premanand Maharaj ashram

Mohammed Shami has defended Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the couple faced criticism for visiting Premanand Maharaj Ashram. In a viral video, Shami said, "Kya dikkat hai?", adding that there is nothing wrong with following one's faith. He also said that the couple's spiritual beliefs are their personal choice.

Shami also responded to claims that Anushka Sharma made Kohli more spiritual. He said that even if Anushka influenced him, it is a private matter and no one has the right to judge them. His comments quickly went viral and sparked a huge discussion on social media.

Many fans praised Shami for supporting Kohli and Anushka, saying everyone is free to follow their own beliefs. Others appreciated his honest response, while some continued to debate the issue online. 

Watch the viral video here.

Mohammed Shami responds to criticism over Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's spiritual visits

Mohammed Shami said that Virat Kohli's spiritual side is not something new. Speaking to Times Now Navbharat, Shami said, "Ye acchi cheez hai. Yeh achanak nahi hai, voh bohot passionate hai aur apni cheezo ke liye particular hai aur time deta hai, system se rakhta hai." He explained that Kohli has always been passionate about his beliefs and follows them with discipline.

Shami also praised Kohli's organised nature, saying he pays attention to every small detail. According to Shami, Kohli keeps everything properly arranged, even in his hotel room. He added, "As far as Maharaj is concerned, I don't think anyone needs to point fingers or raise objections. If you believe in something, you should give it priority too."

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Shami also responded to claims that Anushka Sharma made Kohli more spiritual. He dismissed the criticism and said, "Agar jodi hai aur vo karti bhi hai toh kya dikkat hai kisiko? Mujhe samajh nahi aata." He made it clear that the couple's spiritual beliefs are their personal matter and should be respected.

Why Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma keep visiting Premanand Maharaj ashram

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been visiting Premanand Maharaj Ashram in Vrindavan for several years. The couple often seeks blessings and spiritual guidance from the revered guru. They have also visited temples across India with their children, Vamika and Akaay, to pray and seek blessings.

At the beginning of this month, Kohli and Anushka once again visited the ashram. Videos shared on social media showed the couple arriving in simple clothes while covering their faces with masks. Their visit came just weeks after they sought blessings at the same ashram following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.

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The couple is known for making regular visits to Premanand Maharaj and listening to his spiritual teachings. Kohli and Anushka have often spoken about the importance of faith and inner peace, and they continue to visit the ashram to seek guidance on balancing life beyond fame, success, and public attention.

Fans react as Mohammed Shami defends Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's spiritual visits

Mohammed Shami's comments in support of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma quickly went viral on social media. Many fans praised the India pacer for standing by the couple and said that everyone has the right to follow their own faith without being judged. Several users also appreciated Shami's honest and straightforward response.

Fans also recalled how Virat Kohli had publicly supported Shami during the 2021 T20 World Cup, when the fast bowler faced online abuse after India's defeat to Pakistan. Many users said it was good to see Shami now standing up for Kohli, calling it a strong example of mutual respect and support between teammates. Here is how the players reacted: 

Kohli was last seen in action during India's ODI series against England. After the series ended, he and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj Ashram in Vrindavan to seek blessings before taking a short break. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see Kohli return to international cricket in India's home series against the West Indies in September.