Throwback: Anushka Sharma remarked this when Shah Rukh Khan expressed his desire to portray Virat Kohli on TV!

Shah Rukh Khan’s versatility is unmatched; in “Devdas,” he portrays the troubled soul of an alcoholic, while in “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” he plays an angelic presence. His portrayal in “Chak De! India” demonstrated his talent even in the field of sports films. However, it begs the question: what if we see him wearing the cricketing whites on screen? Imagine Khan doing his magic on the cricket field and bringing the drama and emotion of the game to life in a whole new way. It’s an exciting notion.
Shah Rukh Khan is well-known for his intense love of cricket, and he co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), an IPL franchise.

His kind words of congratulations to rival IPL clubs on their wins reflect his respect for cricket players. The talented actor said in a lovely revelation from 2017 that he wanted to play the great Virat Kohli in cinema, highlighting his affinity with the game and its legends. It’s quite amazing, isn’t it?
In an interview promoting his 2017 movie “Jab Harry Met Sejal,” Shah Rukh Khan was questioned about his ideal on-screen persona as a cricket player. SRK grinned and quickly replied to Virat, expressing his respect for the legendary cricket player. Anushka Sharma, who costarred with Shah Rukh Khan, grinned amiably and said, “But you will have to grow a beard,” after hearing his statement.
To Anushka Sharma’s clever comment, Shah Rukh Khan laughed and said in jest, “But I had grown a beard.” I had a similar appearance to Virat Kohli in Harry Met Sejal. Just like him. It is, in fact, a charming reply. Even if a biography about Virat Kohli is unlikely to happen anytime soon, fans clearly adore Shah Rukh Khan and his achievements as the cricket player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Mutual adoration unites Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli, who often show their gratitude for one another on social media and during athletic events. Shah Rukh and Anushka Sharma, Virat’s wife and actress, are good friends, which explains why Anushka responded in jest during the interview.
Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,” starring Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and other actors, was Shah Rukh Khan’s most recent release. His next endeavours include “Tiger V Pathaan,” “Pathaan 2” from YRF, and a thriller directed by Sujoy Ghosh that features his daughter Suhana Khan. Anushka Sharma, meanwhile, made her last appearance in the Netflix movie “Qala” in 2022. Her next project is the cricket biography “Chakda Xpress,” in which she plays Jhulan Goswami. In February 2024, Anushka and Virat welcomed a boy, Akaay, to join their daughter Vamika as their second child.