Virat Kohli got paid Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram? [Watch]

A claim that former India captain Virat Kohli was paid Rs 5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan has gone viral on social media. The claim has sparked curiosity among fans, particularly because Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, have visited the spiritual leader several times.

However, there is no independently verified evidence to establish that Kohli was actually paid ₹5 crore for any of his visits to the ashram.

Where did the Rs 5 crore claim come from?

The ₹5 crore figure reportedly stems from an allegation made by Falahari Maharaj, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas. According to reports, he alleged in a letter that people associated with a private company in Rajasthan had offered or spent ₹5 crore to bring Kohli to Premanand Maharaj's ashram.

The allegation claimed that the visit was intended to increase the spiritual leader's popularity and publicity. The claim subsequently gained traction online, with several social media posts presenting the alleged payment as a confirmed fact.

However, the available information does not establish that Kohli personally received the money.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's visits to Premanand Maharaj

Kohli and Anushka have publicly met Premanand Maharaj on multiple occasions. Their first reported meeting took place in January 2023, after which the couple returned to the ashram several times.

Their visits have been documented through photographs and videos shared publicly. Kohli also met Premanand Maharaj after announcing his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.

The cricketer's visits have therefore been well documented, but the alleged ₹5 crore payment is a separate claim for which no publicly verified evidence has emerged.

Is Virat Kohli's Rs 5 crore payment confirmed?

As of now, there is no publicly available contract, bank transaction, invoice, payment record or statement from Kohli or his representatives confirming that he was paid ₹5 crore to visit the ashram.

This means the Rs 5 crore figure remains an allegation and should not be treated as an established payment.

Why is the claim going viral now?

The claim has gained attention amid increased scrutiny surrounding Premanand Maharaj and his ashram following the death of his disciple Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Deepak Lodhi.

The disciple died on September 25, 2026, after reportedly falling from the fourth floor of a building in Vrindavan. Police have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Against this backdrop, older claims and discussions surrounding the ashram have resurfaced online, including the allegation involving Kohli's visit.