He was loud, fiercely talented, and easily the country's most eligible bachelor.

If he didn't own bowling lineups with world-class players through his famous cover drive shots, then it was his domination on the entertainment page of newspapers. Anywhere he went, be it for a meeting, casual lunching, or taking a shot in the commercial world, all were enough fodder for the media to create stories.

In today's world, Kohli's marriage to Anushka Sharma has become the ideal couple status for people in sports and entertainment. But before all that happened, there were rumors of relationships between Virat Kohli and numerous other girls, which made their way up the news ladder. To learn about how India's fiercest youth cricketer turned out to be a devoted husband, it is necessary to first know the journey of Virat Kohli from his days playing cricket in the Under-19s.

Virat Kohli's Relationship Timeline at a Glance

For a quick summary of the star batsman's public dating history, here is how the timelines line up based on widespread media tracking:

1. Sakshi Agarwal (Before 2007)

The first relationship tied to Virat Kohli's personal life was with a South Indian actress by the name of Sakshi Agarwal. The affair dates back to a time when Kohli was an unknown entity, trying his best to find his feet on the international circuit.

Since this period was long before Kohli established himself in international cricket, there is no reliable information about how and when they met, and the relationship ended well before he was part of the national team.

2. Sarah-Jane Dias (2008)

Post his triumph in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2008, emerging cricketer Virat Kohli was part of one of the major controversies surrounding his career. He was romantically linked to Miss India 2007 and a popular actor, Sarah-Jane Dias. Reports stated that the two had been seeing each other for over a year; however, Sarah-Jane denied all claims, stating that the two were merely good friends.

3. Sanjjanaa Galrani (2011)

India's glorious 2011 ODI World Cup win witnessed Kohli being romantically linked to actress and model Sanjjanaa Galrani. Gossip mongers were keen to believe that the two were dating after they were snapped enjoying a couple of outings together during the initial phases of the IPL. The duo denied rumors that they were friends, as they happened to be in the same social circle.

4. Tamannaah Bhatia (2012)

Probably one of the most publicized relationships of Kohli's early life was with South Indian megastar Tamannaah Bhatia. The duo generated immense buzz with their sizzling chemistry while shooting for a Celkon mobile advertisement in 2012. Although media tabloids strongly rumored that they dated secretly for almost a year, it has never been confirmed by either of them, and the duo grew apart post the commercial.

5. Izabelle Leite (2012 - 2014) - The Confirmed Relationship

In stark contrast to the flings and rumors that marked the early part of his career, Virat Kohli's relationship with Brazilian model and Bollywood actress Izabelle Leite was seemingly more serious. The couple kept their relationship out of the limelight; however, they were captured vacationing in Singapore by the paparazzi.

Long after they mutually decided to part ways in 2014, Izabelle openly confirmed the relationship in a candid media interview, stating:

"Yes, we were in a relationship for two years. This relationship ended with mutual consent."

The Happily Ever After: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (2014 - Present)

Virat Kohli was cast with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma in a commercial for Clear shampoo back in 2013. Kohli later confessed he was very nervous, but they connected well and soon developed a friendship that eventually turned into romance by 2014.

The pair became every Indian's favorite and were fondly called "Virushka". They got married in a private, yet elaborate ceremony in Italy on December 11, 2017. They are currently living a happy life together, raising their two children, daughter Vamika, born in 2021, and son Akaay, born in 2024.

FAQ
Q. Were Virat Kohli and Ritika Sajdeh actually dating? A. No. While paparazzi clicked the two during a movie outing in 2013, the meet was just platonic. Ritika was into sports management at that time and later tied the knot with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in 2015. Q. How long did Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma date before getting married? A. Virat and Anushka met for the first time during an advertisement shoot in 2013 and dated each other for nearly 4 years before tying the knot in December 2017. Q. Which of Virat Kohli's past relationships was officially confirmed? A. The only relationship that was publicly confirmed was with Brazilian model and Bollywood actor, Izabelle Leite. Q. Did Virat Kohli date Tamannaah Bhatia? A. Though they were often romantically linked with each other after appearing together in a mobile advertisement in 2012, none of them acknowledged their affair.