Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s story is nothing less than a cinematic dil se love story. For nine years now, they have been two of the most adored energies in the public culture, a model couple setting the highest standards in the relationship department. It is all about flashing gorgeous fashion dramas and minding each other’s careers that “Virushka” gives birth to many dreams of a pole couple in the 21st century.
Before tying the knot with Anushka Sharma in December 2017, Virat Kohli, one of cricket’s most sought-after bachelors, had an interesting dating history. His name was often linked with several well-known personalities, including actress Tamannaah Bhatia and Brazilian model Izabelle Leite.
Here’s a look at Virat Kohli’s romantic history before finding his forever partner in Anushka Sharma.
Virat Kohli’s Alleged Relationships Over the Years:
Sakshi Agarwal (Before 2007)
Profession: Actress
How they met: Unknown
Sakshi Agarwal, a Tamil actress, is rumored to have been one of Virat’s early relationships before he rose to fame. Details about their relationship remain scarce, and it reportedly ended quickly.
Sarah-Jane Dias (2008)
Profession: Actress
How they met: Unknown
The cricketer was rumored to have dated Sarah-Jane Dias, Miss India 2007, during 2008. This speculation arose after Kohli captained India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning team. Though widely discussed at the time, Dias later denied these claims, calling them baseless.
Sanjjanaa Galrani (2011)
Profession: Actress
How they met: At a party
After India’s victory in the 2011 ODI World Cup, Kohli’s rising popularity caught the attention of many, including actress Sanjjanaa Galrani. The two reportedly met at a party hosted by Vijay Mallya. Though rumors of their relationship gained traction, both denied dating, and the speculation fizzled out after the IPL season ended.
Tamannaah Bhatia (2012)
Profession: Actress
How they met: During an ad shoot
Kohli was linked to Tamannaah Bhatia in 2012 when they appeared together in a commercial. Allegedly, they dated briefly before Kohli’s relationship with Brazilian model Izabelle Leite began. Neither has ever confirmed the relationship publicly.
Izabelle Leite (2012–2014)
Profession: Model and actress
How they met: At a party
Kohli and Izabelle Leite reportedly met at a party and dated for two years. It was usual to catch the two together in many instances, including the vacations they would take together in Singapore. Leite later had his relationship revealed through an interview, and he described the affair as having been very serious but amicably closed down in 2014.
Ritika Sajdeh (2013)
Occupation: Manager of sports talent
How they met: At an IPL game.
People thought they were seeing each other only after they were discovered at a movie outing way back in 2013. He, however, married cricketer Rohit Sharma later in 2015 so that all speculations on the alleged relationship were crushed.
Anushka Sharma (2014 – Present)
Profession: An actress
How they met: At an ad shoot
It was during an ad shoot in 2013 when the two were first seen together. They quickly progressed from being friends to dating in 2014. The two have captured the hearts of many with their appearances along with Kohli blowing kisses to Anushka during the ODI in 2014.
They both, however, mended things after a short rough patch in 2016 and finally tied the nuptial knot on December 11, 2017, in a small ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. This wedding set the standard of Bollywood high in celebrity weddings, with introductions, lavish receptions at Mumbai and Delhi, and dreamy photos to show.
From then on, the couple has been continuously giving encouragement to their fans. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika, on January 11, 2021, and a boy named Akaayon February 15, 2024.
