It is a rainy Tuesday in London, and two people are walking down a quiet street in Notting Hill. They aren't dodging paparazzi. No one is screaming for a selfie. They look like any other young parents, one carrying a heavy water bottle and the other laughing at some private joke. Most people in the UK wouldn't blink twice. But in India, this is the most analyzed couple on the planet.
Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli is a topic that has shifted from "Bollywood meets Cricket" gossip to something much deeper—a blueprint for how to survive extreme fame without losing your soul.
Honestly, it's kinda wild how much has changed for them. We used to see Virat as this aggressive, fire-breathing captain who would swear at the pitch if a ball didn't turn. Now? He’s posting photos with Spiderman face paint and talking about "peace over fame." If you want to understand the man who just walked away from Test cricket in 2025, you have to look at the woman standing next to him.
The Quiet Reality of Their London Life
There was a lot of noise back in 2024 and early 2025 about the couple "abandoning" India. People saw them in London more often than Mumbai and started jumping to conclusions. But the reality is simpler and, frankly, a bit more relatable. They just wanted to be "normal."
Virat has been open about how much he loves being anonymous abroad. Imagine being a god in your home country but just a "guy with a stroller" in the UK. After the birth of their son, Akaay, in February 2024, the shift became permanent. They’ve essentially set up base in London to give Vamika and Akaay a childhood that doesn't involve bulletproof cars and security cordons.
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They aren't hiding. They’re just living. Fans have spotted them cafe-hopping or strolling through parks like any other family. It’s a deliberate choice to prioritize mental health over the "high" of stardom.
"Tears You Never Showed": The Emotional Backbone
When Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, the internet exploded. Records were cited. Stats were debated. But Anushka’s post was different. She didn’t talk about his 9,230 runs or his 30 centuries.
She talked about the tears.
"I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format," she wrote.
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This gives us a glimpse into the "Virat" we don't see on TV. Anushka has been the one holding the mirror up to him for over a decade. She’s seen the 2 AM anxieties after a loss and the physical toll of 14 years in whites. Interestingly, she even admitted she always thought he’d retire in "whites" last, but supported him following his heart.
Spirituality and the "Monotropic" Shift
If you’ve noticed they both look weirdly radiant lately, it’s not just the London air. They’ve gone down a serious spiritual and nutritional rabbit hole.
At a sports brand event recently, Anushka dropped a truth bomb: she used to be super reactive. "A few years ago, I used to react too quickly to situations. Now, I’m learning to respond thoughtfully." She even teased Virat about his impulsive on-field reactions, pointing out that sometimes the bowlers aren't even celebrating as much as he is.
This "calm" isn't accidental. The couple has been following a monotropic diet.
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Basically, it means eating the same thing or just one type of food group for long stretches. Anushka famously joked about eating khichdi and baingan bhaja for a month straight. It’s about simplifying life so the brain can focus on other things. Experts like Dr. Shubham Vatsya have noted that while it helps with fat loss and digestion, for this couple, it seems more about the discipline of "returning to basics."
How Their Routine Actually Works:
- Early Dinners: They eat around 5:30 PM. This isn't a "diet" thing as much as a "sleep" thing. It ends the morning brain fog.
- Hydration First: Warm water with lemon and honey at 6 AM.
- The 2:1 Rule: For every high-intensity public event, they seem to take double the time in private "recovery."
Dealing With the "Bad Luck" Narrative
We can't talk about Anushka and Virat without acknowledging the toxicity. For years, every time Virat hit a slump, social media trolls blamed Anushka. It was gross. It was sexist. And yet, she stayed.
She’s spoken about how a "different version" of a person exists in everyone’s mind. To the fan, she’s a distraction. To Virat, she’s the person who made him "wiser and humbler" after every Test series. She’s handled the backlash by essentially ignoring it and focusing on their "bubble."
What This Means for You
You don't have to be a superstar to take a page out of their book. Their journey shows that "success" is empty if you don't have peace.
If you're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by the "noise" of your own life, try these specific shifts inspired by the Kohli-Sharma playbook:
- Audit Your Reactions: Like Anushka, try to pause before responding to a stressful email or a comment. Is it a "reaction" or a "response"?
- Simplify Your Fuel: You don't have to go full monotropic, but reducing food variety for a few days can actually reduce decision fatigue.
- Find Your "London": You might not be able to move to the UK, but you can find a space—a hobby, a physical location, or a time of day—where you are anonymous and can just "be."
- Prioritize the "Whites": In their world, Test cricket (the whites) was the ultimate grind. In your world, find the one thing that truly tests your character and give it your all, but know when it's time to walk away with your head high.
The story of Anushka and Virat isn't just about a celebrity marriage. It’s a case study in evolution. They’ve proven that you can be at the top of the world and still decide that a quiet walk in the rain is worth more than a thousand cheering fans.