From a failed joke to forever love, Virat Kohli opens up about his nervous first meeting with Anushka Sharma. (Image Credit: X/@dna)
When two of India’s most high-profile figures met for the first time on a commercial set, a simple chance encounter turned into a heartwarming story of vulnerability and connection. Former cricket captain Virat Kohli recently opened up about this meeting during a candid conversation. As he recalled, he was "super nervous" and entirely unsure how to break the ice. So, he made a joke one that he thought would land charmingly: "Couldn’t you have worn higher heels?" The instant he said it, he realized it had misfired. She responded with an unmistakable “Excuse me?”, and Kohli immediately felt like a fool. Inside, he admits, “I felt like a complete idiot.
While Virat trembled with nerves, Anushka Sharma exuded confidence. Not new to film sets, she carried herself with ease something that only made Virat more self-conscious. He didn’t expect to be paired with such a steady presence during their first interaction. He was overthinking his appearance, stature, and how he might look beside her.
That awkward exchange didn’t define their story, Virat's openness about feeling vulnerable, and not polished or flashy, made him authentic. With time, as they spent more time together, the stumble became part of their story not a stumbling block, but a stepping stone. Their love turned into a marriage, they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Italy in 2017, and now, with two kids, their love continues to inspire.
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That moment resonated because it reminds us: we've all been there. We've all been awkward, bombed with jokes, and worried about being judged. But sometimes those missteps are where true stories get started. Experts also point out that we overanalyze first encounters because they're emotionally charged. Flubbed remarks aren't failings they're sincere efforts to connect.
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And their journey didn't just continue to grow more serious. Recently, their charm was again on full display when a paparazzi accidentally referred to Anushka as "sir." Quick on their toes as always, Virat retorted, "Then say 'ma'am'." These kinds of moments reveal their spunky and supportive dynamic teeming with love, laughter, and humility.
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That first uncomfortable joke about shoes might have been lost in a sea of headlines. But because they both went with authenticity over perfection, it is what became the center of their tale.
