Karan Johar has described the wedding of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli as a "covert operation," emphasizing how the couple managed to keep their plans secret until the very last minute. The wedding, which took place on December 11, 2017, in Tuscany, Italy, was an intimate affair.

Johar recalled how the entire country was taken by surprise when the news of Anushka and Virat's wedding broke. He noted that their wedding significantly changed the landscape of destination weddings in India. Speaking on his radio show, Johar expressed being captivated by their wedding photographs and admiring the strong statement of love they made. He described the wedding as dignified, elegant, and beautiful, praising the couple for setting relationship goals.

The wedding was a closely guarded secret, with only close friends and family in attendance. The choice of a restored 13th-century Tuscan village as the venue added to the fairytale-like atmosphere. The couple's attire, designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, further enhanced the elegance of the occasion.

Following the wedding in Italy, Anushka and Virat hosted two grand reception parties, one in Delhi and another in Mumbai. The Mumbai reception, held on December 26, 2017, was a star-studded event attended by prominent figures from both the Bollywood and cricket industries.

In the years following their wedding, Karan Johar has often spoken about the impact of Anushka and Virat's nuptials. In one instance, Johar playfully teased Anushka on the show India's Got Talent, calling her "desh ki bahu" (the nation's daughter-in-law) in reference to her marriage to Virat Kohli.

The couple has since welcomed two children, Vamika, born in 2021, and Akaay, born in 2024. Anushka has continued her acting career, while Virat remains a prominent figure in international cricket. Their wedding continues to be remembered as a benchmark for celebrity weddings, admired for its intimacy and elegance.