Vrindavan: Star India batter Virat Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, visited spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj at his ashram, Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, located at Varah Ghat in Vrindavan. The visit has drawn wide attention on social media after a video of their interaction with the saint went viral.
In the video, shared by Bhajan Marg’s official Instagram handle, Kohli and Anushka are seen engaging in an “Ekantik Vartalaap” (a personal spiritual conversation) with Premanand Ji Maharaj. During the interaction, the spiritual leader advised the couple to view their professional work as a form of devotion.
“Apne karyakshetra ko bhagwan ka seva samjhiye. Gambhir bhav se rahiye. Vinamra rahiye. Aur khoob naam jap kijiye,” Premanand Ji Maharaj said, urging them to treat their work as service to God, remain serious and humble, and stay committed to prayer.
Third visit to Vrindavan this year
This marks Kohli and Anushka’s third visit to Vrindavan in 2025. The couple returned to India last week after spending time in the United Kingdom, where they currently reside with their children, Vamika and Akaay.
Earlier in January, Kohli, Anushka and their children had visited Vrindavan to seek blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj. They also paid a visit to the ashram in May, a day after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, a decision that marked the end of a 14-year-long red-ball career for India.
The repeated visits underline the couple’s strong spiritual inclination, which has been visible over the years through their association with religious and spiritual figures across the country.
Kohli’s cricketing journey post-Test retirement
Although Kohli has retired from Test cricket, he remains an active cricketer in limited-overs formats. The former India captain continues to be a key part of the ODI setup and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Following India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, which concluded on December 6, Kohli had flown back to the UK. He is now set to return to competitive cricket later this month in domestic cricket.
Kohli will represent Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 24. However, he is expected to feature only in a few matches, as he is likely to rejoin the Indian squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on January 11.
Anushka Sharma’s quiet support and spiritual focus
Anushka Sharma, who has largely stayed away from acting commitments in recent years, has been a constant presence alongside Kohli during his spiritual visits. The actor has often spoken about the importance of inner peace, mindfulness and balance, values that resonate strongly with the teachings of Premanand Ji Maharaj.
The couple’s joint visits have been widely appreciated by fans, who view them as an example of maintaining grounding and humility despite global fame and success.
Growing public interest in spiritual journeys of celebrities
The viral nature of the video reflects the growing public interest in the spiritual journeys of prominent personalities. Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has often spoken about mental clarity, discipline and perspective, particularly in the later stages of his career.
Premanand Ji Maharaj’s advice to consider one’s profession as “seva” struck a chord with many followers online, who praised the message of humility and dedication in everyday work.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan once again highlighted their deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. As Kohli prepares for the next phase of his cricketing career in ODIs and domestic tournaments, the couple’s repeated visits to Vrindavan suggest a continued focus on inner balance and spiritual guidance alongside professional commitments.