After tying the wedding knot in a close-knit ceremony on December 11 in Italy, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma kicked off the second leg of the celebrations by throwing a grand wedding reception for friends and relatives in New Delhi and now, it is the second reception held in Mumbai.
Delhi reception didn’t see many big guests, but yesterday’s reception in Lower Parel was definitely a star-studded one. Right from celebs to cricketers, all industry friends made sure to attend their event. Anushka and Virat looked simply the best in their Sabyasachi outfits. We loved the bridal glow on Anushka’s face; of course, how can we miss out on her beautiful red chuda!
The glitzy affair saw high-profile personalities from many walks of life. The party kick-started well at Lower Parel’s lavish resort. Many celebrities. SRK, Bachchan family, Karan Johar, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj, Dhoni, Ranbir Kapoor, Rohit Sharma, Katrina, Kangana and much more graced the reception.
There were a lot of speculations about a rift between Indian skipper Virat Kohli and former coach Anil Kumble. But, what shocked everyone was the presence of former Indian cricketer and national coach Anil Kumble. Earlier this year, Anil Kumble ended his coaching stint with the Indian side after alleged rumors about his rift with Kohli.
Virat Kohli was criticized when the news of the possible rift broke out, it was stated that Kohli wanted Ravi Shastri to be the Indian coach rather than Anil Kumble since they had contradicting views. Kumble’s presence in the event meant that the fans would react. Twitterati couldn’t control as Anil Kumble attended the reception to congratulate the couple.
Twitter Reactions:
One thing I’m sure of !
Anil Kumble n Virat Kohli have fought a lot less than what media made it look like ! 🙌— Ashritha (@imashritha) December 26, 2017
Anil Kumble & Virat Kohli at #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/RGfXkSCCUf
— Hariharan Durairaj (@hari_durairaj) December 26, 2017
So glad @anilkumble1074 has attended this ceremony. #Kohli #Kumble https://t.co/m640v3mT1C
— Chandan (@Chandan3) December 26, 2017
so much has happened throughout that champions trophy that maybe shouldn’t have happened but nevertheless, great to see Kohli has invited Kumble to this great occasion #VirushkaReception
— Naveen Samy (@ImNsamy) December 26, 2017
So Anil Kumble attended Virat’s Reception.. Where are all the haters who were bashing virat for his attitude.. Dead probably #VirushkaReception #Virushka ☺
— ViNee!! 🇮🇳 (@Vineet_1502) December 26, 2017
Kumble jus walked in the #VirushkaReception 🙋♀️
— 18🏏 (@Crichipster) December 26, 2017
One thing I’m sure of !
Anil Kumble n Virat Kohli have fought a lot less than what media made it look like ! 🙌— Ashritha (@imashritha) December 26, 2017
Anil Kumble at #VirushkaReception
Because Humanity 1st 💖 💖@anilkumble1074 😘 😘 pic.twitter.com/5u6KfFwamm
— Msd’s Pradip(2ndMsd) (@PradipMsd7) December 26, 2017
Virat Kohli invited Anil Kumble to his reception because he wasn’t satisfied with the photographers in his wedding and 1st reception
— Aakash (@PUNchayati) December 26, 2017
Anil Kumble attending Kohli’s reception party! Unexpected, but it would be a great news if they have sorted out their tiff! #Virushka
— Maruf Shaikh (@marrufff) December 26, 2017
Virat Kohli invited Anil Kumble to his reception because he wasn’t satisfied with the photographers in his wedding and 1st reception #VirushkaReception
— Pankaj Jaiswal (@iampj007) December 26, 2017
When you attend your ex’s wedding….
Kumble legend!#VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/PggyTAGbjG
— Kushal Phatarpekar (@kushalp06) December 26, 2017
Good that Kumble was invited…..Overseas tour se pehle fast bowler ki badd-dua VK afford nahi kar sakta😋#VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/xSGXzKtT4p
— Samantha Ruth Prabhu (@sreevani95) December 26, 2017
Anil Kumble is also there 😂😂😒😒
Where r the haters who think that Virat is a petty person who keeps grudges ?
Inspite of so much of hatred n criticism he never uttered a word against him😏— Viratian Forever (@yashi_singh18) December 26, 2017
From cricketers to Bollywood stars, everyone graced the occasion of Virat and Anushka’s wedding reception in Mumbai.
However, what thrilled me was the presence of former India head coach, Anil Kumble at the function.— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) December 27, 2017
Anil Kumble is in the house, would you believe it?? 😍😂#VirushkaReception
— Prajakta Bhawsar (@ViratsFangirl18) December 26, 2017
How Anushka Sharma cajoled Virat Kohli into extending peace move with Anil Kumble with invitation to reception. (am sure the story will be written soon)
— Whistling Dogs (@shikarisambhu) December 27, 2017
However, it seems that both Virat and Anil Kumble like to keep their personal and professional lives separate.
Kumble, under whom India won the bilateral series against West Indies, England, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh and reached the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, where they eventually ended runners-up to arch-rivals Pakistan, had resigned from his role as coach saying that his and Kohli’s has become an “untenable partnership”.
This is the second grand reception the couple is hosting. The couple earlier hosted a reception at the Taj Enclave in New Delhi, family members and friends of the newlywed couple were invited to the event. The event also saw India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi turning up after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma gave him a personal invitation by meeting him in New Delhi.