When Virat Kohli called welcoming daughter Vamika with Anushka Sharma the 'greatest moment' of his life: ‘Becoming a father has been…’

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are one of India’s most loved celebrity couples. Their journey from dating to becoming parents has always been admired by all their fans. The two tied the knot in a dreamy, intimate wedding ceremony in Italy back in 2017 after several years of dating.

Fast forward a few years, and their family has grown beautifully. The couple welcomed their daughter Vamika on 11 January 2021, and recently, their son Akaay arrived on 15 February 2024. From power couple to doting parents, Anushka and Virat’s journey has been heartwarming.


When Virat opened up about becoming a father
In 2021, just days after welcoming Vamika, Virat Kohli opened up about how life-changing the experience of fatherhood had been for him. During that time, India was also celebrating one of its biggest Test series wins in Australia, which Virat had to miss out on to be with Anushka.

When asked about his emotions, as reported by PTI, Virat said, "Firstly I don't think the two can be compared. Becoming a father has been and will remain the greatest moment in my life, in both our lives. That is something to be experienced to understand what I am saying."

For someone who has always been fiercely dedicated to his team, this was a big moment of personal priority. He also added, "Secondly, the connection to the team does not go away in any situation. Especially when you have given everything to the team."
Caught between cricket and the delivery room
Even in the most life-changing moment of his life, Virat couldn’t completely stay away from the game. He revealed that when he was about to become a dad, he was still watching the match on his phone. "The last Test, I remember when Shardul and Sundar were having a partnership, I was watching it on my phone just before we had to go, when the doctor called us so. That is how connected you are to the team and how much you are looking forward to the guys doing well."

A second baby, a new beginning
In February 2024, Anushka and Virat became parents for the second time, welcoming their baby boy Akaay. The news brought joy to fans once again, as the couple managed to keep the pregnancy mostly private and enjoy the journey in peace.


Vamika's big sister moment
Recently, a sweet video of the family made its way to social media. In the clip, Anushka and Virat can be seen arriving at a house with their children, Vamika and little Akaay. The heartwarming moment showed Anushka’s mother greeting them warmly with hugs and kisses. The 'PK' actress was seen holding baby Akaay in her arms, dressed in a white t-shirt and green trousers, while Vamika stood beside her. Dressed in a white frock, the little girl looked adorably playful as she gazed lovingly at her baby brother and mother. It was a picture-perfect family moment that melted hearts online.




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