Virat Kohli’s Spokesperson Denies ₹5 Crore Payment Claim Over Premanand Ji Maharaj Visit

Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has strongly denied a recent allegation claiming that the cricketer was paid ₹5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan. The allegation was attributed to Dinesh Sharma, popularly known as Falahari Maharaj, and had circulated widely online.

The controversy centres on Kohli’s long-standing association with Premanand Ji Maharaj. According to his spokesperson, however, the cricketer’s visits have been motivated by personal faith and reverence rather than any financial arrangement.

Virat Kohli’s Spokesperson Calls the Allegation False

In a statement reported by Bollywood Hungama, Kohli’s spokesperson categorically rejected the ₹5 crore claim and said the allegation was “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”

The representative further stated that Kohli visits Premanand Ji Maharaj “purely out of his deep faith and reverence” and urged media organisations to verify claims before amplifying them.

This is significant because the ₹5 crore figure had been presented across social media as though it were an established payment. Available reporting, however, has not produced a verified payment record, contract or official documentation establishing that Kohli received the amount.

Where Did the ₹5 Crore Claim Come From?

The allegation was reportedly made by Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj and president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas.

Reports said Sharma alleged that a property-linked group had spent ₹5 crore to facilitate Kohli’s visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj, supposedly with the objective of increasing the spiritual leader’s popularity.

There is currently no independently verified evidence establishing that such a payment took place. The claim should therefore be treated as an allegation rather than a confirmed financial transaction.

Kohli and Anushka Sharma Have Visited the Ashram Multiple Times

Kohli’s connection with Premanand Ji Maharaj is not based on a single recent visit.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were publicly seen at the spiritual leader’s Vrindavan ashram in January 2023. The couple have returned on several occasions, including visits in 2025.

In May 2025, Kohli visited the ashram with Anushka shortly after announcing his Test retirement. Their interaction with Premanand Ji Maharaj was also documented through videos and photographs.

More recently, the couple were reported to have visited the ashram again on July 22, 2026, making it another publicly documented visit.

The ₹5 Crore Figure Remains Unsubstantiated

The distinction between a reported allegation and a verified fact is particularly important in this case.

The visit itself is well documented. What has not been established is the claim that Kohli was paid ₹5 crore for making the visit. No publicly available payment record or official documentation has emerged to substantiate the allegation.

Kohli’s spokesperson has now directly rejected the claim, saying the cricketer’s association with Premanand Ji Maharaj is rooted in faith.

The Celebrity Hour Take

The latest development changes the nature of the story: what initially circulated as a sensational financial claim now has a direct denial from Kohli’s representative.

For readers, the important distinction is simple Kohli’s visits to Premanand Ji Maharaj are documented, but the alleged ₹5 crore payment is not independently established. Until credible evidence emerges, the payment claim should not be presented as fact.

Sources & Verification

This report was prepared using the original Bollywood Hungama report containing the statement from Virat Kohli’s spokesperson, along with independent coverage documenting the couple’s repeated visits to Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram. The ₹5 crore allegation has been treated as an unverified claim, while the spokesperson’s denial has been clearly attributed.