Virat Kohli is celebrated for his remarkable batting records, fierce competitive spirit and ability to deliver under pressure. Over the years, the Indian cricket superstar has also attracted a massive following beyond the cricket field, with several celebrities openly expressing their admiration for him.
3 popular Indian actresses who publicly admitted their crush on Virat Kohli
Here are three popular actresses whose admiration for King Kohli has attracted attention among cricket and entertainment fans:
1. Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur’s confession about Virat caught the attention of fans when she spoke about her admiration for the cricketer during the promotions of her film Jersey, which also starred Shahid Kapoor.
The actress revealed that she developed an interest in cricket partly because of her brother, who was a big Kohli fan. Her childhood admiration for the Indian batter eventually became a memorable anecdote that resurfaced on social media years later.
“There was a time when I was madly in love with Virat Kohli. I started liking cricket because of my brother who’s a big fan,” Mrunal said.
Mrunal also recalled watching a live cricket match at a stadium with her brother and cheering for Team India while wearing a blue jersey.
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“I have fond memories of watching a match live at a stadium with him around five years ago. I remember I was wearing a blue jersey and cheering for team India. Cut to today, I am part of a cricket-based film like Jersey. It is such a happy coincidence,” she added.
2. Varsha Bollamma
South Indian actress Varsha Bollamma has also openly discussed her admiration for Kohli, revealing that her interest in the cricketer dates back to her school days.
In an interview with Movies4u, Varsha described Kohli as her celebrity crush and shared a particularly relatable detail about her childhood: she used to cut out his photographs from newspapers and collect them.
“I’m a big fan of Virat Kohli, He’s my celebrity crush. Since childhood, I used to cut out photos from newspapers and collect them,” she said.
Her admiration for Kohli has also extended to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Varsha expressed her desire to see him lift the IPL trophy, highlighting her support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its long-time batting star.
During an event, she said, “Virat Kohli holding that cup, that is it….I started watching IPL for him. That is my only dream, and….E sala…this time he will.”
3. Ananya Panday
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has also expressed her admiration for Kohli, praising his passion for cricket and support for wife Anushka Sharma.
During an interview with an entertainment portal, Ananya was asked to name her favourite cricketer. She answered with Kohli’s name, underlining her celebrity crush for the Indian cricket star.
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