Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli recently opened up about his personal life during a Royal Challengers Bangalore podcast, where he spoke about his wife, actor Anushka Sharma’s sacrifices as a mother.
Kohli praised Sharma for the dedication and selflessness she has shown over the past two years, stating that her commitment to their family made him realize that his own problems were insignificant. The cricketer went on to say that Sharma’s positive outlook on life has inspired him to become more accepting of things.
“When you look for inspiration, you start from home, and obviously, Anushka has been a big inspiration for me,” Kohli said. “My life had a completely different perspective. When you fall in love with a person, you start processing those changes within you as well. Her outlook towards life was different and it urged me to change for the better and become more accepting of things.”
Kohli also discussed the challenges he faced in his personal life during a lull in his cricketing career. In an interview for bcci.tv earlier this year, the cricketer admitted that his frustration during this time had made him “very cranky, very snappy” in his personal life, and that this had been unfair to his wife and loved ones.
“In my case, in denial, frustration was creeping in. It was not fair on (wife) Anushka, my closed ones, it’s not fair on the people who support you. So I had to take responsibility and kind of put things in perspective,” Virat Kohli said.
Despite the challenges he faced, Kohli said that he is grateful for the love and support of his family, especially his wife Anushka Sharma . He said that the birth of their daughter, Vamika Kohli, earlier this year had brought their family even closer together.
“The way things have been in the past two years, we have had our child and, as a mother, the sacrifices that she made have been massive,” Kohli said of Sharma. “Looking at her, I realized whatever problems I had were nothing. As far as expectations are concerned, as long as your family loves you for who you are, you don’t expect much because that is the basic requirement.”
Virat Kohli’s Comments about Wife Anushka Resonates with Fans
Kohli’s comments about Sharma’s sacrifices have resonated with many people, as they highlight the challenges faced by mothers around the world. Women often have to make significant sacrifices in their personal and professional lives to care for their children, and Kohli’s comments acknowledge this reality.
“Kohli’s words about his wife and her sacrifices are a reminder that mothers all over the world make huge sacrifices for their families,” said Neha Goyal, a mother of two from Mumbai. “It’s important to recognize and appreciate the hard work that goes into raising a child, especially during these difficult times.”
Kohli and Sharma tied the knot in Italy in 2017 after dating for several years. The couple has since become one of Bollywood’s most beloved pairs, with both Kohli and Sharma achieving success in their respective fields. Sharma is known for her acting skills in Bollywood, having starred in films like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, PK, Band Baaja Baaraat, Sultan, and Ae Dil Hai Mushki, among others.
Although Anushka Sharma has not appeared in a full-length film since the 2018 movie Zero, she recently made a cameo appearance in the Netflix film Qala, which was produced by her brother Karnesh Sharma. The actor will next be seen in Chakda Xpress, a film based on the life of cricketer Jhulan Goswami.