Vrindavan witnessed a spiritual visit from Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, as the couple sought the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj at his Ashram Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat. This visit, which occurred on December 16, 2025, marks their third visit to Vrindavan this year, demonstrating their deep spiritual connection.
The couple's visit was captured in a video that quickly went viral on social media, showing them engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Premanand Ji Maharaj. In the video, Premanand Maharaj advises Kohli and Sharma to consider their work as a service to God, emphasizing the importance of humility and devotion. He encouraged them to "Treat your work as your service to God. Be serious and humble. And pray to the Almighty".
Anushka Sharma was visibly emotional during the interaction, particularly when Maharaj emphasized the importance of humility. The couple, known for their spiritual inclinations, has been spotted at Premanand Ji Maharaj's Ashram before. Earlier in January 2025, they visited with their children, Vamika and Akaay, seeking blessings from the spiritual guru. During that visit, Anushka expressed how Premanand Ji's online sermons, Ekantik Vartalap, seemed to answer questions she had in her mind even before she could ask them directly. She also requested Maharaj to give them "Prem-Bhakti". Premanand Ji Maharaj, in turn, acknowledged the couple's devotion, recognizing that turning towards spirituality after achieving significant success is a challenging feat. He also noted that Anushka's devotion would likely influence Virat.
Kohli's visit to Vrindavan comes after returning to India from the UK. He had previously participated in India's three-match ODI series against South Africa, which concluded on December 6. He is expected to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 24. In January 2025, Kohli visited Vrindavan following a challenging series in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The couple's repeated visits to Premanand Ji Maharaj's Ashram highlight their strong belief in spiritual guidance and the importance of incorporating devotion into their lives, even amidst professional success.
