Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma mark eight years of marriage on 11 December 2025. Since their intimate wedding in Italy in 2017, the couple has experienced defining personal, spiritual and professional milestones. From embracing parenthood to major sporting achievements and Anushka’s evolving film career, their journey reflects a quietly influential partnership.

2017 — The Wedding

11 December 2017:
Virat and Anushka married in Tuscany, setting off one of the most high-profile celebrity unions of the decade. Their Mumbai reception brought together the cricket and film fraternities in a rare shared celebration.

2018 — Professional successes and early married life

• India won the Asia Cup 2018.

• Kohli continued to dominate world cricket as the top ODI batsman.

• Anushka appeared in Pari, Sanju and Zero, with Sanju emerging a major commercial success.

2019 — A year of travelling and stability

• The couple made several public appearances together across tours and promotional events.

• Anushka gradually began stepping back from frequent acting roles, focusing more on production.

2020 — The pandemic year

• Virat and Anushka participated in COVID-19 relief efforts.

• Their social media messages urging safety became widely circulated.

2021 — Birth of daughter Vamika

11 January 2021:
The couple welcomed their first child, Vamika. Kohli briefly took paternity leave as they settled into parenthood.
Anushka paused major film work to focus on family.

Virat’s spiritual turn after marriage

Between 2021 and 2024, Virat Kohli became increasingly vocal about seeking balance and inner clarity.

• He attended satsangs and kirtans during breaks from cricket.

• He visited temples across India with Anushka, including during tours and festivals.

• The couple’s visit to Vrindavan in early 2023 to seek blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj gained national attention.

• Kohli often spoke about gratitude, mental calm and spiritual grounding, a shift widely recognised by fans and commentators.

This phase is regarded as a period that helped Kohli regain personal equilibrium and sporting focus.

2022 — Kohli’s comeback

• After a difficult run, Kohli returned to form with his 71st international century in the Asia Cup 2022.

• His consistency through late 2022 marked the beginning of a major sporting resurgence.

• Anushka made a cameo appearance in Qala while continuing her production commitments.

2023 — A historic World Cup run

• Kohli finished as the highest run-scorer of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.

• India reached the final, and Kohli collected multiple individual awards for record-breaking performances.

2024 — Birth of son Akaay

15 February 2024 (announced on 21 February 2024):
Virat and Anushka welcomed their second child, a son named Akaay.
Kohli again took time away from cricket to prioritise family life.
This period also saw continued public interest in the couple’s spiritual visits and low-profile lifestyle.

2025 — Continued achievements and family-first living

• Kohli remained among the world’s most consistent run-scorers across formats.

• His performances in the IPL and international cricket remained a major talking point.

• Anushka balanced creative work with motherhood while maintaining selective public appearances.

• The couple continued their pattern of temple visits and spiritual engagements, now with both children.

Eight years on: A partnership defined by balance, growth and shared values

From global sporting triumphs to embracing a quieter, spiritually grounded life, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have shaped a relationship admired for its stability and mutual respect. Their eight-year journey reflects not just professional achievements but a shift toward family, intention and inner wellbeing.