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Virat Kohli's Visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj Refuted: Spokesperson Denies Rs. 5 Crore Allegation

Virat Kohli's Visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj Refuted: Spokesperson Denies Rs. 5 Crore Allegation

Oct 07, 2026 - 12:41
Virat Kohli's spokesperson refutes claim that cricketer was paid Rs. 5 crores to visit Premanand Ji Maharaj
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Key Highlights

  • Virat Kohli's spokesperson denies Rs. 5 crore allegation.
  • Kohli's visits to Premanand Ji Maharaj driven by personal faith and reverence.
  • No verified evidence of payment.

Virat Kohli's spokesperson has categorically denied claims that the cricketer was paid Rs. 5 crores to visit spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan. The allegation, which surfaced recently, suggested that Kohli's visit was helped to boost the popularity of Premanand Ji Maharaj.

However, the spokesperson issued a statement denying the claims. Officials stated that the cricketer's visits to Premanand Ji Maharaj are driven by his personal faith and reverence.

Cricket star Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, have been a regular presence at the Vrindavan ashram. There, they've been meeting with spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj on multiple occasions since 2023. The couple has made several return visits to the ashram.

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Their interactions with Premanand Ji Maharaj having been captured on camera by onlookers. A longtime influence on Kohli's life, Premanand Ji Maharaj has provided a steady source of spiritual guidance, helping the cricketer navigate periods of introspection and personal growth.

Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, made the claim in connection with Kohli's first visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj. Sharma alleged that a property-linked group had spent the amount to facilitate the cricketer's visit, purportedly to increase the spiritual leader's popularity.

However, the spokesperson's statement urging the media to exercise due diligence and report responsibly suggests that the claim may be unfounded.

Investigations into the alleged payment to Virat Kohli have yielded no concrete evidence, with official records failing to corroborate the Rs. 5 crore figure. The lack of independent verification has raised questions about the validity of Sharma's assertion.

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This prompted calls for more rigorous fact-checking in the media to prevent the spread of unsubstantiated claims.

Virat Kohli's association with Premanand Ji Maharaj has been a subject of interest among fans and media alike. The cricketer's visits to the spiritual leader have been seen as a personal and spiritual journey, rather than a commercial endeavor.

As the media continues to report on this story, it is essential to exercise due diligence and verify facts before reporting or amplifying such statements.

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