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Virat Kohli's Spokesperson Denies Rs 5 Crore Payment Rumors Over Ashram Visit

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Firstpost•07-10-2026, 14:23
Virat Kohli's Spokesperson Denies Rs 5 Crore Payment Rumors Over Ashram Visit
- •Virat Kohli's spokesperson has strongly dismissed rumors claiming the cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore for his visit to Premanand Maharaj's ashram.
- •Falahari Maharaj recently alleged that Kohli received the payment for his initial 2023 visit to the spiritual leader's ashram in Vrindavan.
- •The spokesperson clarified that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visit the ashram strictly out of deep faith and reverence.
- •The official statement labeled the claims as completely false, baseless, and factually incorrect, urging media to verify facts before reporting.
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Virat Kohli's spokesperson rejected the allegations regarding a Rs 5 crore payment for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj's ashram, calling the claims completely false, baseless, and factually incorrect.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma first visited Premanand Maharaj at his ashram in January 2023.
Mohammed Shami defended Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, stating that he sees no reason why anyone should object to the couple practicing their faith.





