FACT CHECK: Is Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's son Akaay's first pic from Day 3 of test match out? Truth revealed
On November 24, an alleged picture of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's son Akaay Kohli went viral on the internet. But it seems like it wasn't baby Akaay's picture.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
On November 24, the ace cricketer Virat Kohli completed his 30th Test Century during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. But his romantic gesture for Anushka Sharma and alleged first picture of their son Akaay grabbed everyone's attention. After hitting the century, his ladylove Anushka Sharma was captured cheering for him. While many admired the heartfelt moment shared between the two, others marked the presence of a baby behind Anushka, assuming that the baby was her and Virat’s son Akaay Kohli. The baby's resemblance with Virat made everyone believe that he was Akaay. But was it really him? Here's all you need to know about the truth behind the viral picture!
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma share a heartfelt moment
During the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Virat Kohli hit his first century in over 500 days. Celebrating the milestone, Virat raised his bat and blew kisses to Anushka. In response, Anushka cheered and clapped for him. The images of Anushka were displayed on the big screen. Amid their romantic gestures for each other, a picture of a baby was also captured behind Anushka, making fans assume that the baby is their son Akaay.
But much to fan’s disappointment, Anushka and her team released an official clarification on the matter revealing that the baby featured in the images is not Akaay, but rather a friend’s daughter.
Netizens react
Sharing pictures of the baby on social media, a user wrote, “Akaay Kohli is carbon Copy of Virat Kohli,” while another wrote, “No DNA test needed akaay is carbon copy of Virat Kohli.”
Reacting to the post, many of Anushka and Virat’s fans took to the comment section of the post and urged the user to delete the pictures, respecting the privacy maintained by the family. One user wrote, “Delete it brother please,” while another wrote, “Bhai delete kar de.”
Anushka and Virat welcomed their son Akaay in February this year. The couple is yet to reveal the face of their baby boy. They also have a daughter named Vamika.
On the work front, Anushka last appeared in the 2018 film Zero, with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. The actress has completed the shooting of her next film, Chakda Xpress. The makers are yet to announce the release date.