Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have largely kept their family life away from the spotlight since making London their primary base. Madhuri Dixit’s husband, Dr Shriram Nene, has now recalled a conversation he had with Anushka about the couple’s decision to move abroad, suggesting that the constant attention they received in India made it difficult for them to enjoy a normal family life.
Dr. Shriram Nene recalls conversation with Anushka Sharma
Speaking to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Dr Shriram Nene spoke about his admiration for Virat Kohli and recalled meeting the cricketer on several occasions.“I have a lot of respect (for him). We’ve met him multiple times; he’s just a decent human being,” Nene said.He then shared details of a conversation he had with Anushka while discussing the family’s plans to move to London. According to Nene, the couple felt they could not fully enjoy their success in India because of the intense public attention surrounding them.“We had a conversation with Anushka one day, and it was very interesting. They were thinking about moving to London because they can’t enjoy their success (here). And we appreciate what they go through, because anything they do attracts attention. We almost become isolated,” he said.Nene explained that constant recognition can make even routine activities challenging for celebrity families. He noted that while he personally remains comfortable interacting with people, repeated requests for selfies can become intrusive, particularly during private family moments.“I get along with everyone; I’m bindaas (carefree). But even then, it becomes challenging. There’s always a selfie moment. Not in a bad way, but there comes a time when it becomes intrusive, when you’re at dinner or lunch, and you have to be polite about it. For my wife, it becomes an issue. But (Anushka and Virat) are lovely people, and they just want to raise their kids normally,” Nene said.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s life in London
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been based in London with their two children, Vamika and Akaay. The couple has occasionally been spotted in the city with their children, although they have generally maintained a private lifestyle. Nene’s comments offer insight into the pressures that can accompany life in the public eye and the challenges celebrity families may face while trying to maintain a degree of privacy.
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene’s family
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene got married in 1999 and spent several years living in Denver before moving back to India in 2011. They have two sons, Arin and Raayan. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli married in an intimate ceremony in Italy in December 2017. They welcomed their daughter Vamika in 2021 and son Akaay in 2024. Anushka has largely stayed away from acting since her 2018 film Zero. She subsequently completed ‘Chakda Xpress’, which has not yet been released, and stepped away from her production company Clean Slate Filmz in 2022.
