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Kohli Denies Rs 5 Crore Claim Over Ashram Visit
A religious leader, Dinesh Sharma, claimed that Virat Kohli was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram.
Kohli’s spokesperson said the claim is false and baseless.
The spokesperson said Kohli visits because of his faith and respect for Premanand Maharaj.
Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, have visited the ashram several times.
Reports say their first visit was in January 2023.
One report says their most recent visit was on July 22, but does not specify the year.
The articles say no publicly available payment record or other independently verified evidence has emerged.
Kohli’s spokesperson also asked media outlets to check facts before sharing such claims.
Virat Kohli’s spokesperson rejected claims that he was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram.
Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma alleged that Rs 5 crore was spent to facilitate Kohli’s first visit in 2023.
Kohli’s spokesperson called the claims “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”
The spokesperson said Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj out of deep faith and reverence, and urged the media to verify claims before reporting them.
Kohli and Anushka Sharma have visited the Vrindavan ashram several times; reports place their first visit in January 2023 and a recent visit on July 22.
- Who
- Virat Kohli’s spokesperson denied an allegation made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma.
- What
- Sharma alleged Rs 5 crore was spent to facilitate Kohli’s first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram; Kohli’s spokesperson denied it.
- Where
- Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, India.
- When
- The alleged first visit was in 2023; the denial was reported on October 7, with no year specified in the PTI report.
- Why
- Sharma alleged a payment was made for the visit; Kohli’s spokesperson said the visits were motivated by faith and reverence.
Allegation
Denial
Whether Kohli was paid for his first visit
Allegation
Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma alleged that Rs 5 crore was spent to facilitate Kohli’s first visit to the ashram in 2023.
Denial
Kohli’s spokesperson categorically denied the claim, saying his visits were motivated by personal faith and reverence; the articles report no publicly available payment record or independently verified evidence.
Key facts
- Alleged amount
- Rs 5 crore
- Allegation made by
- Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj
- Alleged first visit
- Reportedly in 2023
- Spokesperson’s response
- Called the claims completely false, baseless and factually incorrect
- Evidence reported
- Articles say no publicly available payment record or independently verified payment evidence has emerged
- Kohli’s stated reason for visiting
- Deep faith and reverence for Premanand Maharaj
- Reported visit history
- Kohli and Anushka Sharma have visited the ashram several times; one report gives July 22 as a recent visit date
Quotes
Virat Kohli's spokesperson
Spokesperson for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli
“We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”
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“We strongly refute these claims and urge the media to exercise due diligence, verify facts before reporting or amplifying such statements, and report responsibly.”
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Sources
Virat Kohli Slams Rs 5 Crore Ashram Visit Allegations
Virat Kohli denies claims of Rs 5 crore payment for Premanand Maharaj ashram visit
‘Completely false, baseless’: Virat Kohli rejects ₹5 crore claim over Premanand Maharaj’s ashram visit
Virat Kohli dismisses Rs 5 crore payment rumors related to Premanand Maharaj ashram visit
Kohli’s spokesperson denies cricketer took money to visit Premanand’s ashram
Virat Kohli refutes claim he visited Pemanand Ji Maharaj for Rs 5 cr: ‘Out of deep faith’
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