When did Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma get married?

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married on December 11, 2017, through an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, which was attended by their close family members and friends.

Do Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have children?

Yes. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have two children: their daughter Vamika, born in January 2021, and their son Akaay, born in February 2021.

Where did Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding take place?

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding took place at Borgo Finocchieto, which is a luxury resort in Tuscany, Italy. They opted to keep the ceremony super private rather than a large celebrity wedding.

How long have Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma been together?

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been together since the early 2010s, as their relationship became public in 2014. They have built a family since then while continuing their respective careers.

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma — Their complete love story

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are India’s most celebrated couple as they bring together two worlds that rarely stay together and away from the spotlight- international cricket and Bollywood. Their relationship began more than a decade ago, with the pair keeping their romance away from the public before their appearances sparked speculation among the fans and the media platforms.

The journey of Kohli and Anushka wasn’t without its fair share of rumours and speculation. They faced several reports of getting separated before eventually finding their way back to each other. Over the years, Kohli and Anushka became a little bit comfortable appearing together in public.

In December 2017, the couple surprised the fans and perhaps a few close ones by getting married in a secret and intimate ceremony in Tuscany. Their wedding was arranged by a few friends and close family members, which started the new chapter away from the intense spotlight of their personal lives.

There are love stories, and then there are Virushka stories. ‘Virushka’ is the term coined by the fans of Kohli and Anushka. Their story wasn’t the typical meeting of a boy and a girl, but it was more of a rollercoaster ride with the fashion hits and misses, flying kisses on live television, and the strong chemistry.

2013–2014: How a Shampoo Ad shoot sparked India's most-talked-about romance

It was 2013 when both Kohli and Anushka met each other for the very first time as they appeared for the advertisement shoot for the Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. It saw the duo doing a dance sequence and using the tagline ‘nothing to hide.’

In neutral territory, both met each other. During an old interaction with the American talk show host Graham Besinger, Kohli described the initial connection as the start of a new relationship. He revealed how he cracked a joke in the initial phase.

“The first time I met her (Anushka Sharma), I cracked a joke immediately with her. I was nervous, and that is why I cracked the joke, because I didn't know what to do. Before meeting her, I was standing on set, all jittery and nervous. I thought I was being funny. I just said something which probably wasn't the right thing to say.” The former Indian captain expressed in the interview.

“She is tall as well, and she was told that I am not 6 feet or more and 'you must not wear massive heels or anything'. She walked in and was looking taller than me. I said, 'Didn't you get a higher pair of heels than these?' She was like, 'Excuse me?' I said, 'I am just joking!' My joke actually became a weird moment for me. I behaved like a fool, to be honest.” He revealed this in the same discussion.

They didn’t begin to date right away, but they were spotted in public. At the beginning of 2014, the rumours took a step when India returned home from its South Africa tour. Kohli was seen to be making a beeline for Anushka’s apartment in a car she’d sent.

Even in 2014, Kohli was seen holding hands in Auckland during their tour to New Zealand as the player visited the sets of Bombay Velvet, in which Anushka was working with Ranbir Kapoor. In October that year, they made their public appearance together when they went to watch the Indian Super League (ISL) games.

In November 2014, Kohli was seen giving a flying kiss to Anushka, who responded with a standing ovation. He completed his half-century and became the fastest to score 6000 runs in ODIs during the contest against Sri Lanka.

2016–2017: Long-distance, breakup rumours, and finding their way back to each other

No story of the celebrities staying away from the trolls, and it was no different for Kohli and Anushka. In March 2016, things took a dramatic turn when Kohli posted a strong one-word message of ‘Shame’ for all those who were blaming Anushka for his poor run of form in the recent games.

“Shame on those people who have been having a go at Anushka for the longest time and connecting every negative thing to her. Shame on those people calling themselves educated. Shame on blaming and making fun of her when she has no control over what I do with my sport. If anything, she has only motivated and given me more positivity.” Kohli posted on Instagram.

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It was speculated that Kohli and Anushka could end up parting ways; the fans were relieved when the couple showed up to attend an ISL match during Diwali in Goa.

The years 2016 and 2017 ended up being two dream seasons for the Indian batter, who smashed 2595 runs in just 41 innings at an average of 86.50 with seven centuries and 13 fifties, followed by his 2818 runs in 52 innings at an average of 68.73 in 2017, scoring 11 centuries and 10 half-centuries.

In 2016, the right-handed batter scored 973 runs in 16 innings of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which stands as a record for the most runs in a single season of the league. He averaged 81.08 with a strike rate of 152.03, scoring four centuries and seven fifties.

December 2017: Inside Virat and Anushka's secret wedding in Tuscany, Italy

Slowly, the fans started to wonder when the couple would finally tie the knot. And the wait finally ended when Virat and Anushka decided to do the deed in a dreamy and private ceremony at Borgo Finocchieto in Italy on December 11, 2017. They were spotted in customised Sabyasachi designs, along with the floral theme of the wedding.

They completed the wedding reception in Delhi on December 21, followed by the star-studded bash on December 26. India’s fortune changed a couple of years later. In 2019, India, under the leadership of Kohli, won their first-ever Test series in Australia, as the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, along with Kohli himself, batted the home side out of the series, which was already wounded in the absence of their veteran pair of David Warner and Steve Smith due to the ban for the sandpaper gate.

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Kohli’s form dropped a little in 2020 across the three formats of the game when he managed only 842 runs in 24 innings at an average of 36.60 and a strike rate of 87.89 as he celebrated seven half-centuries at the best score of 89 runs. His tough period continued even in 2021 when the Delhi-born smashed 964 runs at 37.07 with 10 fifties in his name.

Happily ever after: Their life as a family, from Vamika to Akaay

After their wedding in 2017, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Vamika, in January 2021, which marked a major new beginning for the duo. They have chosen to keep their daughter away from the public eye and have been really protective of Vamika’s privacy.

Both have continued to manage their demanding professional careers. Virat Kohli has spoken about how becoming a father changed his perspective, while Anushka has balanced her motherhood with her work in films and production.

Later, in February 2024, the couple welcomed their second baby, a son named Akaay, in London. They declared his birth in a joint social-media statement and asked for privacy from the fans and the media.

Kohli revealed Anushka’s contribution in his life after he won the first-ever title of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and continued their dominance with the second successive title in 2026.

“Professionally, you understand the amount of things that go behind the scenes and what they go through as well. What Anushka has gone through emotionally: watching me being down and out, her coming to games, being so connected to Bengaluru. She is a Bengaluru girl as well and is connected to RCB. She is going to be so, so proud.” Kohli spoke about winning RCB’s first IPL trophy.

As it stands currently, Kohli and Anushka continue to keep much of their family life secret from the public. From their early days to raising their two babies, their story has evolved over the years to be one of the most closely followed celebrity families.