The Heartwarming Moment That Won the Internet
Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted their second consecutive IPL title on Sunday night, defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final in Ahmedabad. As Virat Kohli hit the winning runs, cameras immediately panned to the stands where Anushka Sharma was cheering. The actor celebrated with pure joy, and Kohli acknowledged her support by blowing flying kisses her way. Anushka responded with her own flying kisses, creating a moment that quickly went viral across social media.
Later, the couple joined teammates and their families on the field to celebrate the championship victory. It was a far cry from the early days of their relationship, when Anushka was often unfairly blamed whenever Kohli had a poor game.
From Trolls to Cheers: The Complete Turnaround
For years, Anushka faced relentless trolling from cricket fans. Whenever Virat Kohli failed to score runs, social media users would target her, calling her ‘unlucky’ and blaming her presence in the stands for his poor form. During the early years of their relationship, she was often spotted cheering for him during Indian cricket team matches and RCB games, only to be met with criticism online.
But Sunday night marked a complete reversal. Instead of negativity, Anushka was showered with praise. Many RCB supporters now call her the team’s lucky charm and credit her regular attendance at matches for the franchise’s recent success. Several fans joked that RCB’s fortunes improved because she started showing up more often over the last few seasons.
Anushka and Virat: A Love Story That Stood the Test
Anushka and Virat first met around 2013 while shooting a television commercial together. Their friendship soon turned into a relationship, and despite a brief breakup, they reunited and strengthened their bond. In 2017, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, attended by close friends and family. They are now parents to two children, Vamika and Akaay, and reportedly spend much of their time in the United Kingdom.
On the professional front, Anushka has been away from the big screen for several years. Her last major film role was in Zero (2018), followed by a brief appearance in Qala in 2022. She also completed filming Chakda Xpress, a biographical film based on former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. However, despite filming wrapping up in 2022, there has been no official update on the movie’s release date.