Vamika Kohli birthday special: 5 times Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spoke about their daughter

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are often seen as the epitome of mindful parenting in the public eye. As their daughter Vamika turns five today, the couple continues to strike a careful balance between fiercely guarding her privacy and sharing meaningful insights into parenthood. Rooted in values, emotional awareness and simple joys, their reflections offer a rare glimpse into their bond with their little one. Here are five heartwarming moments when they spoke about Vamika.

Anushka and Virat are doting parents who consciously keep Vamika away from the public gaze. They have never shared her face on social media, choosing to protect her privacy. Anushka once reflected on how motherhood transformed their lives, saying, “We have lived together with love, presence and gratitude as a way of life, but this little one, Vamika, has taken it to a whole new level! Tears, laughter, worry, bliss—emotions that have been experienced in a span of minutes sometimes! Sleep is elusive, but our hearts are so full.” The new chapter, she noted, brought an entirely different kind of joy into their home.

Vamika, Anushka has shared, loves making her mother laugh. The little one often repeats funny actions just to hear Anushka giggle and takes immense pride in her success. In a 2022 interview with Harper’s Bazaar India, Anushka said, “When my daughter tries to make me laugh and sees that she has succeeded, she repeats the action over and over to make me laugh again. She’s so young and tries so hard. And when I begin laughing, she enjoys it tremendously. This simple act really touches me.”

Even at a young age, Vamika has shown a strong, determined streak. Anushka acknowledged this in a 2021 chat with Grazia India, saying, “I find her extremely determined. I feel that if she wants to do something, she’s going to do it, and I can tell that it’s going to serve some purpose for her in life. It’s nice to see that because I think I was like that too. My role is to guide and support her, to be her sounding board without micromanaging or being too controlling.” Compassion, she added, remains a key lesson she hopes to pass on.

For Anushka, parenting is less about instruction and more about example. She believes children learn by observing how their parents live. Instead of direct teaching, she focuses on daily actions—gratitude, kindness and respect. Speaking at an event, she said, “My daughter is very young, and I don’t think I can teach her anything directly. It’s more about how we live our lives. Are we showing gratitude to others in our daily life? That’s what children learn from.”

After Vamika’s birth, fans coined the name “Virushka” for the newborn, but the couple chose something deeply traditional and symbolic. Virat later revealed the meaning behind their daughter’s name during a fan interaction, explaining, “Vamika is another name for Goddess Durga.” The name, he shared, represents strength and divinity—qualities they hope will guide their daughter through life.