Virat Kohli Denies Rs 5 Cr Ashram Visit Fee Allegation

Virat Kohli's representative has categorically denied allegations suggesting the Indian cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore for his initial visit to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan. These claims were recently put forth by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma.

The spokesperson for Kohli stated that the accusations are "completely false, baseless and factually incorrect." The statement emphasized that Kohli's visits to the ashram stem from his "deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji." The cricketer and his wife, Anushka Sharma, are known followers and have visited the spiritual leader's Vrindavan ashram on several occasions.

Kohli's association with Premanand Maharaj has reportedly persisted through significant periods of his cricket career, including after his Test retirement in 2025. The couple's most recent reported visit to the ashram occurred in July of this year. The spokesperson also urged media outlets to conduct thorough verification before disseminating such claims.