The evolution of Virat Kohli as a person can be studied within the framework of human psychology research. Today he is known as a wise guy. Celebration or misery, his expressions are very limited today. However, there were times when he was a loose cannon.
A throwback video of young Virat Kohli doing a quick interview with VJ Anusha Dandekar is going viral again and again. And it’s easy to see why.
In 2010, Kohli was still making a name for himself in Indian cricket. He was nowhere near the global superstar he would have become. In the interview, Anusha kept things fun and fast paced. A relaxed Kohli played along without holding back.
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He revealed that his fastest meal was a pastry and his fastest shower was a minute and a half. This elicited a sassy response from Anush: “Now all the girls imagine how.”
But the moment that stunned Anusha was the blind date. Kohli admitted that he once left an apartment in five minutes. When Anusha prodded him as to why, he didn’t sugar coat it: “I just saw her and ran away.”
“Was she that unattractive?” Anusha asked.
Virat replied, “She was ugly. I’m sorry, but she was ugly.”
When Anusha asked if he would stay if she was on a blind date, Kohli didn’t miss a beat: “Yes, sure.” Anusha was clearly enjoying this answer.
The interview also had a sweet moment. Asked which Bollywood actress he would like to see play cricket, Kohli blushed and said, “Genelia D’Souza. She’s cute.” It was simple, honest and very Kohli.
He also teased about conversations in the dressing room after matches. According to him, the team discusses “strange things”, he cannot repeat it on TV.
What amused his fans was Virat’s response when Anusha asked him about his shortest match. He said, “I’m not commenting.”
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“Biggest joke in this interview is Virat saying ‘I don’t fight’,” wrote one.
“I lost it on ‘I don’t fight’…” joked another.
Another fan wrote, “Anushka Sharma should watch this video.”
“He’s grown so much now. Not just in age, but even in maturity,” chimed in another.
What makes this clip so watchable even today is how unfiltered Kohli was. He was just a 21-year-old boy from Delhi who was completely himself: funny, blunt and genuinely charming.
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Virat Kohli has grown into one of the greatest batsmen the game has ever seen. He is now married to Bollywood star Anushka Sharma.
Virat Kohli in RCB vs SRH
Virat Kohli was the top scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they defeated Sunrisers at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. King Kohli smashed a 38-ball 69 and remained unbeaten to take his team home.
After the RCB vs SRH match, he amused himself by sending flying kisses to his better half. Sharma, standing in the stands, responded accordingly. She then giggled. Many interpreted her expression to Virat Kohli as, “Kya draame baaz aadmi hai!”
