Virat Kohli denies Rs500m payment for ashram visit

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has rejected claims that he and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, were paid Rs500 million to visit the Vrindavan ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj.

A spokesperson for Kohli dismissed the allegation as baseless and contrary to facts. The representative said the cricketer had never received any payment for visiting the ashram.

According to the spokesperson, Kohli and Anushka visit the ashram out of religious devotion. The couple’s visits are personal and have no connection with any financial arrangement, the representative said.

The clarification came after a claim by Falahari Maharaj, also known as Dinesh Sharma. He alleged that Rs500 million was paid to bring Virat Kohli to the ashram.

The allegation quickly attracted attention in Indian media and on social media. However, no evidence supporting the claim has emerged publicly so far.

Kohli and Anushka have visited Premanand Maharaj’s ashram on several occasions. Their visits have often attracted significant public attention because of the couple’s popularity.

The couple has previously spoken about their spiritual interests. Their visits to religious figures and places have also been widely discussed by their fans.

Kohli’s spokesperson has now made it clear that the cricketer did not receive money for visiting the ashram. The statement also sought to distance the couple from the financial claim made against them.

The dispute comes amid continued public interest in Kohli and Anushka’s personal and professional lives. The couple remains among India’s most widely followed celebrity personalities.

The claim regarding the alleged payment has not been independently established. Kohli’s representative has firmly rejected it and described the allegation as unfounded.

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