When Anushka Sharma said, "me and Virat are simple people, wanting to do simple things, don't embrace fame"

When Anushka Sharma said, "me and Virat are simple people, wanting to do simple things, don't embrace fame"

In a world where stardom often comes with its own spotlight and scrutiny, Anushka Sharma once offered a rare and refreshing perspective on her relationship with Virat Kohli, and the pressures of being labeled a “power couple.” In an interview with Film Companion’s Anupama Chopra, Anushka had said, “We are very awkward with the fame we have. We don’t embrace the fame and the stardom.”The actress, known for her grace and grounded nature, was addressing the widespread fascination with her marriage to cricket superstar Virat Kohli, and the constant attention that comes with their high-profile lives.

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At the time of the interview, the couple had announced that they were expecting their first child. But more than the personal milestone, what caught attention was Anushka’s clarity on how she and Virat navigate fame. “If someone were to have an insight into our lives, they would see that we are very simple people wanting to do very normal things,” she stated honestly.

While many see them as aspirational figures, Anushka confessed that she and Virat never viewed themselves as a power couple. “If we started to see ourselves that way, then there is something wrong in the nature of our relationship. It’s not even a thought that arises in our mind,” she shared.

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This vulnerability and detachment from celebrity labels is what perhaps makes them more relatable to fans. In the same interview, Anushka explained how she and Virat run away from the chaos that comes with fame. “We run away from these things sometimes and find the need to be in our own cocoon.”

For Anushka, the secret to their strength as a couple lies in their similarities — “Him and me are male and female versions of each other.” She described their bond as rooted in shared values and spirituality, adding, “Both of us are very spiritual people and I think somewhere that’s where we get our strength from.”

In an age of curated lives and social media glamour, Anushka Sharma’s candid reflections remind us that even the biggest stars sometimes just want a normal life — away from the spotlight, rooted in simplicity, and driven by love.