Virat Kohli’s Spokesperson Refutes Claim that Cricketer Was Paid Rs. 5 Crores to Visit Premanand Ji Maharaj
The allegation, amplified by social media and a News18 report, remains unverified and lacks any payment record, contract or statement from Kohli.
- A viral claim alleges cricketer Virat Kohli received ₹5 crore to visit the Vrindavan ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, sparking widespread online debate about the unsubstantiated allegation.
- Dinesh Sharma, known as Falahari Maharaj and president of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, alleged a Rajasthan-based private company spent the amount to increase the ashram's popularity.
- Despite viral traction, no verified evidence supports the financial allegation; independent reports confirm no invoices, bank records, or official statements from Kohli substantiate the claim.
- Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, have a documented history of visiting the spiritual leader in Vrindavan, with their first reported visit occurring in January 2023.
- These visits have continued through significant career milestones, including after his 2025 Test retirement, with their most recently reported interaction taking place in July 2026.
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Virat Kohli’s team denies Rs 5 crore ashram payment claim
New Delhi: A spokesperson of Virat Kohli on Wednesday rejected allegations that the Indian batting stalwart was paid for his first visit to the ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, calling them “completely false, and baseless.” Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma are devotees of Premanand Maharaj and have made several visits to his … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top S…
Virat Kohli refutes claim he visited Pemanand Ji Maharaj for Rs 5 cr: ‘Out of deep faith’
In a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Dinesh Sharma alleged that a Rajasthan-based private company and a property builder lobby had spent Rs 5 crore to facilitate Virat Kohli’s first visit to the ashram in 2023.
“Baseless, Factually Incorrect”: Team Virat Kohli Rejects Allegation of Being Paid Rs 5 Crore for Ashram Visit
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The claim has surfaced on social media, alleging that Kohli received the payment for his visit to Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram. However, no verified evidence has emerged to substantiate the claim. Entertainment News | “Baseless, Factually Incorrect”: Team Virat Kohli Rejects Allegation of Being Paid Rs 5 Crore for Ashram Visit.
Virat Kohli’s spokesperson refutes claim that cricketer was paid Rs. 5 crores to visit Premanand Ji Maharaj
Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has strongly refuted claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma 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 facilitated to boost the popularity of Premanand Ji Maharaj. The claim has not been independently substantiated.Responding to the allegation, Kohli’s spokesperson issued a stateme…
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