Virat Kohli did not charge a single rupee for Premanand Maharaj visit, spokesperson breaks silence on ₹5 crore claim
Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after claims surfaced that he was allegedly paid ₹5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan. Kohli’s spokesperson has now strongly rejected the allegation, calling it “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”
The statement from Kohli’s team makes one thing clear: the former India captain’s visits to Premanand Maharaj were not commercial appearances. According to his spokesperson, Kohli visits the spiritual leader purely because of his deep faith and reverence for him.
The allegation had quickly gained attention on social media, with reports attributing the claim to Falahari Maharaj, also known as Dinesh Sharma. However, there is currently no publicly available payment record, contract, invoice or other documentary evidence establishing that Virat Kohli received ₹5 crore for visiting the ashram.
Virat Kohli’s team issues strong clarification
Kohli’s spokesperson issued an official statement on Wednesday after the allegation started circulating widely.
The statement said that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma regarding Virat Kohli were completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.
It also directly addressed the reason behind Kohli’s visits to Premanand Maharaj.
According to the spokesperson, Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj “purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji.”
The statement further urged media organisations and social media users to exercise due diligence before reporting or amplifying such allegations.
This is particularly important because claims involving celebrities can spread extremely quickly online, often long before the underlying facts have been established.
Kohli’s team has therefore made its position clear: the alleged ₹5 crore payment claim is strongly rejected, and his visits should not be presented as paid promotional appearances.
The ₹5 crore claim explained
The controversy began after Falahari Maharaj reportedly alleged that ₹5 crore was spent or offered to bring Kohli to Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram during his first visit.
Reports said the allegation involved a Rajasthan-based private company or people associated with a real estate group. The claimed objective was allegedly to increase the visibility and popularity of Premanand Maharaj.
However, the allegation has not been independently established.
Multiple reports covering the development have pointed out that no publicly available documentary evidence has emerged to prove that Kohli was paid the alleged amount. That distinction is important because an allegation, even when widely repeated online, should not automatically be treated as an established fact.
Kohli’s spokesperson has now categorically rejected the entire claim.
So, based on the information publicly available at the time of writing, it would be inaccurate to report the ₹5 crore payment as a confirmed transaction.
Kohli and Anushka Sharma have visited Premanand Maharaj several times
Virat Kohli’s association with Premanand Maharaj is not a recent development.
Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, have visited Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan on multiple occasions. Their first widely reported visit took place in January 2023, after which photographs and videos of the couple meeting the spiritual leader circulated extensively online.
Their visits have continued over the years, including around significant moments in Kohli’s personal and cricketing journey.
That history is also part of the reason Kohli’s spokesperson has described the relationship in terms of faith rather than money.
For a cricketer whose every public appearance attracts enormous attention, the latest statement is significant because it directly challenges the idea that his association with Premanand Maharaj was created through a commercial arrangement.
Why the clarification matters
Virat Kohli is one of the most recognisable sports personalities in the world, meaning even an unverified claim involving him can reach millions of people within hours.
The alleged ₹5 crore figure naturally attracted attention because of its size. But the more important question is whether there is evidence to support the claim.
At present, publicly available reports have not produced documentary evidence showing that Kohli received ₹5 crore for visiting the ashram. Instead, his spokesperson has issued a categorical denial and explained that the visits are motivated by faith and reverence.
That does not mean every aspect of the wider discussion surrounding the ashram should be ignored. It simply means that claims about a specific payment should be treated as allegations unless reliable evidence establishes them.
This is also exactly why Kohli’s team has asked the media to verify information before reporting or amplifying such statements.
Virat Kohli’s faith remains a personal matter
Kohli’s cricket career has been accompanied by enormous public scrutiny. From his performances for India to his decisions away from the field, almost every aspect of his life attracts public interest.
His visits to Premanand Maharaj have similarly received significant attention.
But according to his spokesperson, the reason is straightforward: faith.
The latest statement therefore attempts to draw a clear line between Kohli’s personal spiritual beliefs and the commercial claim that has emerged around his visits.
For fans, the clarification is likely to put an end to at least one part of the ongoing online speculation. Kohli’s team has not merely called the ₹5 crore claim inaccurate; it has described it as completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.
As of now, that is the official position from Virat Kohli’s side.
The story also serves as another reminder of how quickly social media claims can become headlines. When a statement involves a global sports star and a large amount of money, the temptation to share it immediately can be enormous. But verification remains essential.
For now, there is no publicly available evidence confirming that Virat Kohli was paid ₹5 crore for his visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram, while his spokesperson has categorically denied the allegation.
Virat Kohli’s team has made its message clear: his visits are driven by faith, not money.
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