Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Special' Rakhi at Delhi airport goes viral

Virat Kohli was recently spotted at Delhi Airport with a special rakhi tied around his wrist ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The Indian cricket star was seen with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, during their low-key appearance at the airport. The rakhi on Kohli’s wrist quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.

The special rakhi became the main talking point as fans noticed it during the Indian cricketer and Anushka’s airport appearance. A video of the couple has now gone viral on social media, with many fans discussing the rakhi and wondering about its significance ahead of the festival.

Watch the viral video here:

Virat Kohli spotted at Delhi Airport with a Rakhi tied on his wrist

Virat Kohli generally keeps his personal life private, but his public appearances with Anushka Sharma often attract attention from fans. The couple were recently spotted together at Delhi Airport, where the rakhi tied around Kohli’s wrist quickly caught the attention of social media users. The rakhi appeared to feature a notable Hanuman symbol, making it especially interesting for fans.

The rakhi on Kohli’s wrist has become a talking point online, with fans focusing on its unique design and the Hanuman sign. The special-looking rakhi stood out during his airport appearance and added to the festive spirit ahead of Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28. The festival celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters traditionally tying a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love, protection and family affection. Kohli’s appearance with the notable Hanuman-themed rakhi has given fans another reason to talk about the cricketer ahead of the festival.

Who tied the Rakhi? Virat's sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra revealed

Virat Kohli’s elder sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, reportedly tied the special rakhi on his wrist ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The rakhi, which appeared to feature a Hanuman symbol, caught the attention of fans and made his airport appearance even more special.

Bhawna is the eldest of the three Kohli siblings, with Vikas Kohli being the middle sibling and Virat the youngest. She is from West Delhi and studied at Hansraj Model School before graduating from Daulat Ram College, Delhi University. Bhawna is also an entrepreneur, while her husband Sanjay Dhingra is a businessman. She has always shared a close bond with Virat and supported his cricket journey from his early days. She is also close to Virat’s wife, Anushka Sharma.

Bhawna remains closely associated with Virat’s professional ventures and is involved with his fashion label One8Select. She is also active on Instagram, where she has more than 1.8 lakh followers. Her posts often include Virat’s childhood pictures and moments with his daughter Vamika, making her social media account popular among Kohli fans.

Anushka Sharma by his side as fans react to the viral video ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Anushka Sharma was by Virat Kohli’s side when the couple was spotted at Delhi Airport ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The appearance quickly caught the attention of fans, especially after Kohli was seen wearing a special rakhi on his wrist.

The viral video of Virat and Anushka has been widely shared on social media, with fans reacting to the cricketer’s rakhi. The rakhi, which appeared to feature a Hanuman symbol, stood out and became the main talking point among fans. Here is how the fans reacted on Twitter:

With Raksha Bandhan set to be celebrated on August 28, Kohli’s airport appearance has added to the festive buzz. Fans have been particularly interested in the special rakhi and the presence of Anushka Sharma alongside the Indian cricketer.