The highly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya took place today, drawing a notable crowd of influential figures from the realms of politics, entertainment, and business.
Numerous glimpses of the star-studded event have been circulating on social media throughout the day, creating a surreal experience for fans. Among the invitees were Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. While it appears that the couple did not attend the ceremony, there has been a debate among netizens regarding Anushka’s presence, with some claiming to have spotted her among the attendees.
Anushka Sharma is there so it means Virat Kohli is also there
Stop dragging kohli in everything man and enjoy this historical day.❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/XqQebgPSzj
---Advertisement---— Kevin (@imkevin149) January 22, 2024
A few social media users have shared a photo of a woman wearing sunglasses and a tikka on her forehead, although her entire face is obscured as the picture was taken in front of a bar. Some suggest that the couple may have chosen to stay away from the cameras during the event.
I am 100% sure she is Anushka ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/PPpS5KYlAk
— Virat Kohli FC18 𝕏 (@VKisGODofCric8) January 22, 2024
The photo has gained widespread attention, with netizens asserting that the woman in question is Anushka Sharma. One user confidently stated, “She is Anushka Sharma. I’m damn sure now.” However, a cricket-related page called Cric Point on X contradicted these claims by sharing information that Anushka and Virat were unable to attend the Shree Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha due to a family emergency.
Virat and Anushka are present in the ram mandir ❤️ pic.twitter.com/K9yg6cxD7Y
— 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐔 𝕏 (@diptanubiswas19) January 22, 2024
A post on the page read, “Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were not present in Shree Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha due to a family emergency. Let me remind you that Anushka Sharma is pregnant with their second child.” This explanation provided by the cricket page suggests that the couple’s absence was due to a genuine and significant reason related to a family emergency, emphasizing Anushka’s pregnancy.
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Prominent figures from the sports world, including Sachin Tendulkar, PT Usha, Mithali Raj, Anil Kumble, and Saina Nehwal, were among the esteemed sportspersons who attended the inaugural ceremony of the Ram temple.
In addition to sports personalities, a multitude of celebrities graced the ceremony, contributing to the star-studded event. Attendees from the entertainment industry included Kangana Ranaut, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Shefali Shah, Anupam Kher, Katrina Kaif, Sonu Nigam, Randeep Hooda, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, and several others. The diverse presence of these well-known personalities added to the grandeur of the Ram temple inaugural ceremony.
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