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Anushka Sharma lauds husband Virat Kohli's 'courage' on his birthday

Anushka Sharma lauds husband Virat Kohli's 'courage' on his birthday

The proud wife posted a special message for the cricketer on Instagram.
Updated 05 Nov, 2021

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma posted a heartfelt message for her husband — Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli — on his birthday on social media. The message came days after Kohli faced severe trolling for defending Indian bowler Muhammad Shami against online abuse.

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actor posted a picture of herself and her husband with a touching message on Instagram. "No filter needed for this photo and the way you lead your life," she wrote. "Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel. Courage that pales doubt into oblivion. I know no one who can pick themselves up from a dark place like you can."

Sharma praised how Kohli doesn't hold onto things "within you as permanent". "[You] are fearless," she said. "I know we are not [the sort] to talk to each other through social media like this but sometimes I just want to scream and tell the world what an amazing man you are. Fortunate are those who really truly know you. Thank you for making everything brighter and more beautiful.

"Happy Birthday cuteness!" the actor wished at the end.

Kohli had been criticised for backing Shami as well as India's below average performance in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan and New Zealand. According to NDTV, a rape threat against the cricketer's nine-month-old daughter also surfaced online after his defence of his Muslim teammate. Shami was singled out after the Pakistan versus India match and his religion was used to degrade him. Kohli hit back at critics during a post-match press conference and called them "spineless". “This is literally the lowest level of human potential that one can operate at and that’s how I look at these people,” he said.

Sharma and Kohli have been married since December 2017 and have one daughter together.

Comments

Ahsan Gul Nov 05, 2021 04:49pm
How does this news is informative for Pakistan? Sincerely
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Ehtisham Nov 05, 2021 04:55pm
Applaud Virat Kohli for taking a stand against blind racism and prejudice.
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FAZ Nov 05, 2021 05:27pm
Happy paid day Virat. Well paid!
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Multani Nov 05, 2021 06:06pm
Don’t we have some news about our own players, why are we totally obsessed with Indians.
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Zeeehan Nov 05, 2021 06:12pm
Nice
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Chrís Dăn Nov 05, 2021 06:28pm
Kohli by character is a happy and a positive man. This is what makes him different and a better human being.
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John Nov 05, 2021 06:29pm
King Kholi
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ramana Nov 05, 2021 08:33pm
Beautiful pair.
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Surya Kant Agrawal Nov 05, 2021 08:34pm
Beautiful couple
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Imran Nov 05, 2021 10:25pm
Well said Anushka!
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Seriously? Nov 05, 2021 11:26pm
@Ahsan Gul Why did you click on the article then?
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Observer101 Nov 05, 2021 11:29pm
There are Pakistanis, Hindustanis and Indians, Kohli is an Indian.
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A shah Nov 06, 2021 01:01am
The man is an Indian lion
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A shah Nov 06, 2021 01:02am
I visit Dawn to read news about India
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Nasser Nov 06, 2021 01:13am
Anushka herself is a very decent human being, in addition to be a brilliant actress. The couple really suit each other.
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Zeeshan Riaz Nov 06, 2021 04:05am
Deep respect to Kohli for standing up against Racism and bigotry.
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Aur Nov 06, 2021 04:57am
You are a beautiful couple, it is because of salient qualities that he is loved everywhere.
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Aur Nov 06, 2021 05:09am
Happy Birthday: don’t say well paid. Indian team just had a bad days but who can deny their potential. Even our captain wants to be like him.
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Afshan Nov 06, 2021 05:44am
The whole thing was blown totally out of proportion. EIGHT (8) low lives, all w/ few followers, and some maybe troll accounts, left msgs on Shami's insta. EIGHT. India has 1.3 BILLION people. Find me a statistician who will call eight a significant portion/representation of India. This was pure theatre done by the Indian congress party. I am Indian btw. Shami is hugely popular in India, he is easily one of the most loved of our cricketers.
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Taj Ahmad Nov 06, 2021 06:36am
Happy birthday to Virat Kohli, wishing you good health, happiness to you and your loving family. Please note, you have lot of fans in Pakistan, looking forward to see you with family to visit Pakistan soon.
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Biwi Jaan Nov 06, 2021 07:21am
Biwi Ho To Aise! To hubby's rescue after he fails professionally. Hold on to nothing is fine after winning a world title but premature if done or talked of before. "My hubby is so cool that it is nothing if his team wins or loses" -- that's a bit too cool. Then it shouldn't matter if he plays or not, in which case his slot is better given to a younger generation.
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Jehangir Nov 06, 2021 08:00am
@Ahsan Gul noted and BTW how is the weather in the South Block today. And maybe for today you should wear something less colorful than a saffron robe
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Luvladoo Nov 06, 2021 08:41am
Nice .we need a good one too
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Malik Nov 06, 2021 08:52am
Kohli has become a great person. He was immature as young player but became mature after marrying Anushka Sharma.kohli has a lot of fan following in Pakistan and now his fans increased after warm gestures at the t20 WC.
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Krishna G Upadhya Nov 06, 2021 09:09am
Adorable couple!
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Shahid Iqbal Nov 06, 2021 09:55am
Sharma and Kohli have been married since December 2017 and have one daughter together. Writer define this last para
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Fawad Nov 06, 2021 10:09am
Happy Birthday Virat . You are good soul
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Faisal Nov 06, 2021 10:59am
Standing up for the weak takes guts! Had been hoping Kohli would stand up for Shami. True hero
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Anonymouseee Nov 06, 2021 12:03pm
The dude is talented but not good looking at all.
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Msa Nov 06, 2021 01:38pm
Shameless match fixers
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Changez Khan Nov 07, 2021 12:34am
Nice smiley couple.
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Tadka Nov 07, 2021 09:57am
@Anonymouseee If Babar is your benchmark for looks then virat is a male diva
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