Baseless: Team Virat Kohli denies he took Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand's ashram
First reported 7 Oct, 06:12 UTCUpdated 7h ago6 sources
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AI-generatedAllegations that Virat Kohli received Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj's ashram were denied by his team as baseless and false. Left‑ and center‑leaning outlets reported the denial, noting the claim spread on social media, while a right‑leaning outlet focused on Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s spiritual connection at the ashram. Outlets describe the allegation as baseless, highlight its social media traction, or highlight the couple's spiritual visit.
How the Left framed it
Left‑leaning outlets stress that the allegations are “completely false and baseless” and quote Kohli’s team denying any payment for the ashram visit.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets note that Kohli’s denial came after reports of the alleged ₹5‑crore payment gained traction on social media.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning outlet India TV highlights Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s spiritual connection and an emotional moment at the ashram, without mentioning the denial.
What everyone reports
- Virat Kohli visited Premanand Maharaj's ashram (his first visit).
Where coverage differs
- Left‑leaning outlets emphasise the allegations are “completely false and baseless” (The Siasat Daily, Deccan Herald).
- Center outlets say the denial followed social media reports of the alleged ₹5‑crore payment (Business Today).
- Right‑leaning outlet India TV focuses on the couple’s spiritual connection at the ashram rather than the denial (India TV).
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 6 outlets (OpenRouter) on 7 Oct, 13:15 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
Virat Kohli has strongly denied allegations of receiving Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan. In a statement issued by Kohli's team on October 7, the allegations were dismissed as "completely false and baseless". The clarification comes after Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma's…
Baseless Team Virat Kohli denies he took Rs crore to visit Premanands ashram
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's visits to Premanand Maharaj's ashram have often drawn attention, particularly for the couple's spiritual connection with the spiritual leader. In 2025, right after Virat retired from Test cricket, he arrived at Premanand Maharaj's ashram with Anushka. There, the Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi…
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- Baseless: Team Virat Kohli denies he took Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand's ashram (opens India Today in a new tab)
Baseless Team Virat Kohli denies he took Rs crore to visit Premanands ashram
- Virat Kohli’s team denies Rs 5 crore ashram payment claim (opens The Siasat Daily in a new tab)
New Delhi: A spokesperson of Virat Kohli on Wednesday rejected allegations that the Indian batting stalwart was paid for his first visit to the ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, calling them “completely false, and baseless.” Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma are devotees of Premanand Maharaj and have…
- ‘Completely false, baseless’: Virat Kohli rejects ₹5 crore claim over Premanand Maharaj’s ashram visit (opens Business Today in a new tab)
The response came after reports of an alleged ₹5-crore payment linked to Kohli’s first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram gained traction on social media.
- Virat Kohli stood by teary-eyed Anushka Sharma as she asked Premanand Maharaj ji, 'Kya naam jap se ho jayega?' (opens India TV in a new tab)
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's visits to Premanand Maharaj's ashram have often drawn attention, particularly for the couple's spiritual connection with the spiritual leader. In 2025, right after Virat retired from Test cricket, he arrived at Premanand Maharaj's ashram with Anushka. There, the Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi…
- 'Completely false, baseless': Virat Kohli refutes allegations of Rs 5 crore payment for Premanand ashram visit (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
Virat Kohli has strongly denied allegations of receiving Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan. In a statement issued by Kohli's team on October 7, the allegations were dismissed as "completely false and baseless". The clarification comes after Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma's…
- Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On Rs 5 Crore Claim Over Premanand Maharaj Ashram Visit, Calls Allegation ‘Baseless’ (opens Republic World in a new tab)
