Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Faces Flak For Ignoring Fan At Airport, Netizens Call Him ‘Rude’

A viral video of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at the Mumbai airport has sparked intense criticism online, with netizens slamming the couple for allegedly ignoring a specially-abled child just days after their high-profile spiritual visit.

December 17, 2025: Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma found themselves in the eye of a social media storm on Tuesday after returning to Mumbai from a spiritual trip to Nainital. The duo had been visiting Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram (Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj), a visit that initially earned them praise for their grounded and spiritual lifestyle.

However, the sentiment shifted dramatically when footage surfaced from the Mumbai airport terminal. In the video, a young fan, identified by onlookers as differently-abled, is seen approaching the cricketer for a photograph.

The Reaction: Virat Kohli appeared to walk straight toward his car without acknowledging the boy or slowing down.

The Security: Private security guards were seen swiftly moving the fan aside to clear a path for the couple.

The Departure: Both Virat and Anushka entered their vehicle immediately, leaving the young fan standing at the terminal.

“What’s the Point of Spirituality?”: Internet Reacts

The timing of the video—coming immediately after clips of the couple listening to sermons on humility and humanity—fueled the fire of public disappointment. Netizens accused the couple of “hypocrisy” and “ego,” with many noting that a simple “Hi” would have taken only a few seconds.

Top comments from the viral thread include:

“Premanand Maharaj se mil kar aa rhe ho…. to thodi si sadbhavna rakho apne fans k liye. Kya hi fayda itna ego ka.” (You’re coming back from meeting Premanand Maharaj… at least show some goodwill to your fans. What is the use of such ego?)

“This attitude cost him his career… Sachin has much more fan following than him, and no one is behaving like him.”

“Itna attitude Messi ka bhi nahi hai.” (Even Messi doesn’t have this much attitude.)

Spiritual Retreat vs. Public Reality

Before the controversy, the couple was trending for all the right reasons. They were seen sitting in the front row of Premanand Ji Maharaj’s discourse, where Anushka was spotted with a jaap counter and Virat was seen listening attentively.

The contrast between their “front-row devotion” and the “airport dismissal” has sparked a wider debate about the pressures of celebrity life versus the expectation of basic empathy. While some defenders argue the couple might have been in a genuine hurry or exhausted from travel, the majority of the online discourse remains critical of the “rude” gesture toward a vulnerable fan.