Pre-Virat, audiences wondered if Anushka was "looking for love." Post-Virat, we watch her fictional breakups with a sense of safety. We know she is okay in reality, so we can enjoy her suffering on screen without pity. This dynamic has allowed her to take riskier roles. For example, in Bulbbul (2020—produced by her, though a short cameo), the romantic horror is amplified by the knowledge that the actress herself exists in a "power couple" dynamic.
As she moves into the next phase of her career (producing OTT content, focusing on family), her existing filmography serves as a textbook for writers on how to write a modern Indian woman in love. Whether she is a ghost, a wrestler, or a wedding planner, Anushka’s relationships remain the most honest, flawed, and romantic stories Bollywood has ever told.
: The couple met on the set of a shampoo commercial in 2013. Interestingly, Kohli later revealed there was no formal proposal ; their commitment grew naturally through shared values.
The most prominent romantic storyline belongs to Bollywood actress and cricket icon Virat Kohli