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When Rohit Sharma Allegedly Dated Actress-Turned-Nun Sofia Hayat Before Meeting Ritika

Muskaan Bhatt

Rohit Sharma with Sofia Hayat (Source: @@SophiaA45/X.com)Rohit Sharma with Sofia Hayat (Source: @@SophiaA45/X.com)

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India, led by Rohit Sharma, is playing the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. Alongside his leadership and batting skills, which keep him in the spotlight, Rohit's personal life often surfaces in discussions. One of which is his alleged affair with British model Sofia Hayat, that has recently created quite a buzz.

Being a public figure has it's side effects and this applies to Rohit Sharma also. His love life, particularly during his initial days in the limelight, has been exciting. In 2012, Rohit was rumoured to be dating Sofia Hayat, a British model and actress appearing on Bigg Boss 7 and gaining popularity. 

The two reportedly met through a mutual friend at a London club, and soon after, their public appearances were the talk of the town. Rohit never publicly confirmed the relationship, but Sofia later said she was dating the Indian cricketer, adding to the rumours.

Rohit Denies Dating Sofia

When questioned about the dating rumours, Rohit dismissed them by calling Sofia a "fan" of his, which reportedly offended her. Sofia said this was the breaking point in their relationship, and she publicly ended things with Rohit. In her autobiographical book, 'Dishonoured', she shared details of her brief relationship with the cricketer and expressed her disillusionment with his attitude.

Sofia's outspoken nature continued after their breakup. In 2019, after a Rohit fan mocked her for dating him, Sofia retaliated on Twitter, claiming that Rohit's off-field persona didn't impress her. She emphasised that "truth matters more" than material success, a subtle dig at Rohit.

After the brief relationship with Rohit, Sofia went through a life change when she became a nun in 2016 and took the name "Gaia Sofia Mother." Later, after her spiritual period, she married model Vlad Stanecu in 2017, but that relationship ended in 2018, as she accused him of abuse. Both Sofia and Rohit went on different paths of life, as later on even Rohit Sharma got married to his wife, Ritika Sajdeh and the duo recently welcomed their second child, Ahaan.