Anushka Sharma - Virat Kohli wedding and reception: Things that made headlines

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s much-talked-about secret wedding and grand receptions might be over but the power couple is still making headlines, courtesy some throwback pictures from their marriage ceremonies.

A picture from their Mehendi ceremony that took place in Tuscany, Italy has gone viral on the internet. While Anushka can be seen flaunting her Mehendi, Virat looks in a jolly mood as he makes funny faces while posing for the camera in the picture.

Anushka Sharma and husband Virat Kohli may have wed in a secret ceremony in Italy, but they made sure everyone from the Bollywood and Cricket fraternity was a part of their two splendid celebrations that followed. For their second round of celebrations, the couple played host to a number of celebrities, and there among the superstars in attendance was none other than the King himself, Shah Rukh Khan.

Anushka made her Bollywood debut in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. The actress went on to act in four films opposite King Khan, the latest being the untitled Aanand L Rai dwarf film. Hence, it was no wonder why Shah Rukh wouldn’t miss this happy day for the world. Dressed in an all-black suit, SRK made a dashing appearance at the venue. He was seen warmly greeting fellow stars at the do and even posing with a few for pictures.

At the grand hall, a video of Shah Rukh kissing Anushka’s hand and embracing Virat in a tight hug has gone viral.

Shah Rukh was also among the first to wish the happy couple on the official announcement of their wedding on social media. “Ab yeh hui na real Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. My love to both @AnushkaSharma & @imVkohli May God bless u with happiness & health,” he wrote in a Twitter post with an image of the couple.

Millions of young girls and boys were left heartbroken as the country’s heartthrobs Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli tied the knot earlier this month. With a great amount of mystique surrounding their wedding, every little detail that emerged about their wedding made its way to the headlines. Here’s taking a look at 7 things that made headlines about Anushka and Virat’s wedding and reception.

Everything about their secret wedding on December 11, 2017, was kept a secret. Be it the destination, the date, the guest list or even the slightest of confirmation, the wedding took everyone by surprise as Virat and Anushka made the official announcement on their respective social media handles. At the Borgo Finocchieto villa in Tuscany, surrounded by their close family members Virat and Anushka took the vows, followed by wishes from cricketers, filmstars, and commoners alike.

Anushka Sharma and Indian skipper Virat Kohli later announced that they will be hosting receptions in Delhi and Mumbai and the invitations for which were innovative to say the least. Apart from a lavish wedding, the couple made sure that their invitation to the do was a class apart. Anushka and Virat chose the greetings to be set in gold on acrylic with pastel hues and floral as the theme. The invite was paired with handcrafted chocolates and truffles from a boutique along with a sapling as a memento of their ever-growing love. The couple surely knows how to keep things elegant and royal.

The country's hottest couple had a swell time on their honeymoon at an undisclosed location. The newlywed couple posted their very first honeymoon picture on Anushka's Instagram account. Virat and Anushka struck a loved-up pose in a snowy background that could remind one of iconic scenic locations, straight out of a romantic film. Anushka captioned it, "In heaven, literally". Virat and Anushka are setting couple goals with every update from their wedding and now with this cute honeymoon picture.

After getting married in Italy, honeymooning at an exotic location and hosting a grand wedding reception in Delhi, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at the airport heading to Mumbai. The newlyweds were photographed at the Delhi airport, surrounded by guards as they made their way to the terminus to board their flight. Virat looked super-cool in all black attire and Anushka looked beautiful in a beige floral printed salwar kameez. Keeping up with tradition, the new bride has been spotted sporting the chooda and a mangalsutra.

Newlyweds Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli hosted a wedding reception for their family and close friends in Delhi on December 21, 2017, and the moment of the night was when the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi himself graced the event with his presence. The power couple was spotted a day before the event at the Prime Minister's office where they extended an invite to PM Modi for their wedding reception and the Prime Minister's office took to Twitter to share pictures of the couple with Modi.

Among the many guests present, Virat's teammates from the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina also graced the soiree with their respective better halves. In one of the most adorable pictures from the night, Anushka can be seen holding Shikhar's son Zoravar in her arms, as the little one sleeps peacefully. In another video, Virat could be seen dancing to Gurdas Maan's performance alongside Shikhar. But he had Zoravar for company as he held on to him as he swayed to the Punjabi beats. Anushka also posed with Shikhar's wife Aesha.

Anushka may claim to not have many friends in the film industry, but the actress does share close bonds with many contemporaries. Among her friends in Bollywood, Anushka can proudly claim to be on good terms with the three Khans, as she has acted in multiple blockbusters with them, especially Shah Rukh Khan, who starred in her debut film as well. Also expected at the event are Karan Johar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Ranbir Kapoor, who all happen to share good camaraderie with the actress.