Sarah-Jane Dias: A Rumoured Early Link-Up
Long before he became the global icon he is today, a young Virat Kohli was linked with former Femina Miss India 2007, Sarah-Jane Dias. Rumours of a romance began to circulate around 2011, after Kohli had established himself as a rising star in Indian
cricket. Reports from the time suggested they met at a party and had a brief relationship. However, the connection was never publicly confirmed by either of them. In a later interview, Dias even referred to it as the "weirdest rumour" she had ever heard about herself, stating she had never even met him in person. Despite the denials, the rumoured pairing remains a noted chapter in the public narrative of Kohli's early fame.
Tamannaah Bhatia: The Ad Film Connection
In 2012, speculation ran rife about a potential romance between Virat Kohli and popular South Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia. The buzz started after the two shared screen space and undeniable chemistry in a television commercial for a mobile phone brand. For a while, tabloids suggested they were dating, but neither Kohli nor Bhatia ever confirmed the relationship. Years later, Tamannaah addressed the long-standing rumours, clarifying that they only spoke a few words during the advertisement shoot and never met or spoke after that. She mentioned that she found the persistent rumours amusing.
Sanjjanaa Galrani: Friendship or More?
Around 2011, during the IPL season, Virat Kohli was also linked to Kannada actress Sanjjanaa Galrani. The two were reportedly spotted together on a few occasions, which was enough to fuel dating rumours in the media. However, Galrani later clarified the nature of their bond, dismissing the speculation and stating that they were just good friends who moved in the same social circles. Like many celebrity link-ups, this one seemed to be a case of friendship being misinterpreted by the public and media.
Izabelle Leite: The Confirmed Relationship
Perhaps the most publicised of Virat Kohli's relationships before Anushka Sharma was with Brazilian model and actress Izabelle Leite. The two reportedly dated for about two years, between 2012 and 2014. They were spotted together in Singapore, which added to the media buzz. Unlike other rumoured flings, Leite herself later confirmed their relationship in an interview after they had parted ways. She stated that they were in a relationship for two years and the split was mutual. Leite, who has appeared in Bollywood films like 'Sixteen' and 'Purani Jeans', noted that they chose to keep it private while they were together.
Anushka Sharma: Finding 'The One'
Virat Kohli's romantic journey famously found its destination with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The pair met in 2013 while shooting a shampoo commercial and their chemistry was instantly palpable. Their relationship soon became one of the most followed love stories in India. After years of dating, facing public scrutiny and celebrating each other's successes, they tied the knot in a beautiful, private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, in December 2017. Their marriage has solidified their status as one of the country's most beloved and influential couples.
