Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and renowned Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma have been living a quiet life with their children away from the glare of media attention in London. Dr. Shriram Nene, husband of Madhuri Dixit, recently shed light on an old conversation he had with Anushka, finally uncovering the real reasons behind the famous couple's decision to leave India and settle abroad.
The Search for Everyday Normalcy
During a detailed conversation with popular content creator Ranveer Allahbadia, Dr. Shriram Nene expressed deep appreciation for Virat and Anushka. He praised the cricketer's grounded and humble demeanor, noting that whenever they met, Virat always came across as an extremely sensible person. Dr. Nene then recalled a significant discussion he shared with Anushka, where she explained that despite achieving immense success and adoration in India, they could not fully enjoy it. She pointed out that wherever they went in the country, crowds of paparazzi and fans would instantly gather, stripping away their privacy and leaving them practically isolated inside their own homes. This suffocating lack of personal space pushed the couple to consider London as their new base, allowing them to live ordinary lives like regular people.
A Grounded Childhood for Their Kids
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are parents to two children, daughter Vamika and son Akay, and they are fiercely protective of keeping their kids away from media cameras and public exposure. The couple has repeatedly appealed to media personnel and photographers to refrain from capturing pictures of their children or sharing them across social media networks. Dr. Nene noted that the duo simply wants their kids to grow up in a very normal environment without facing any celebrity-induced pressure. In London, they find the freedom and lifestyle that would be nearly impossible to imagine in India, enabling them to stroll down streets without unwanted attention and spend peaceful moments with their family.
The Mental Toll of Stardom
Being married to Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit himself, Dr. Nene spoke candidly about the everyday struggles faced by major celebrities. He mentioned that while he is generally easygoing and does not mind interacting with fans, constant demands for selfies while trying to enjoy a quiet family dinner can become quite uncomfortable. He admitted that handling such situations can prove challenging even for his wife. Consequently, for a couple like Anushka and Virat who sit at the very top of the country's two biggest industries, staying under continuous public scrutiny becomes mentally exhausting.
Anushka's Step Back From Cinema
Over the past few years, Anushka Sharma has scaled back her acting career and public appearances significantly. Her last theatrical release was the 2018 film 'Zero', featuring her alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina कैफ. Although she has completed filming for the upcoming biographical sports drama 'Chakda Xpress' based on Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami, the project remains awaiting release. Furthermore, she stepped away from her production banner 'Clean Slate Filmv' back in 2022 to prioritize her domestic life and focus entirely on her family. Meanwhile, while Virat Kohli remains an active pillar of Indian cricket, he spends the vast majority of his time away from the pitch residing with his family in London.
