When Virat Kohli Picked 'Cute' Genelia D'Souza Over Anushka Sharma

image-lktf4zqjAnushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Genelia D'souza [Twitter]

Long before Virat Kohli found love with his now-wife Anushka Sharma, the former Indian skipper had a soft spot for the national crush, Genelia D'Souza.

During a delightful 2010 interview with VJ Anusha Dandekar, the cricket sensation was asked about which Bollywood actress he would love to see taking a shot at cricket. Without missing a beat, he fondly named the lovely Indian actress, Genelia D'Souza. With a bashful smile, he playfully justified his choice, stating, "she is cute... that's it."


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Their connection didn't end there. In 2011, Genelia D'Souza and Virat Kohli appeared together in an advertisement for Fastrack, where they showcased their playful sides. At the time, Genelia was the nation's heartthrob, and Virat Kohli was undoubtedly one of her admirers.

As fate would have it, their paths diverged romantically. Genelia found happiness in her marriage to actor Riteish Deshmukh, while Virat Kohli eventually tied the knot with the stunning Bollywood beauty, Anushka Sharma in 2017 in Italy, creating a power couple that took both the cricket and entertainment worlds by storm. 

As their journey continued, they welcomed their daughter, Vamika, into the world on January 11, 2021, further cementing their bond as a loving family.