{
  "id": 6258894,
  "title": "When Virat Kohli spoke about ‘life-changing’ moment featuring Anushka Sharma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/when-virat-kohli-spoke-about-life-changing-moment-featuring-anushka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/when-virat-kohli-life-changing-moment-anushka-sharma-expert-10861365/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virat Kohli, often seen as a steadfast figure, has acknowledged a defining moment in his life - his meeting with his wife, Anushka Sharma. The cricketer credits this encounter with Anushka as a transformative experience, introducing him to a completely different perspective of life. Speaking about this on the RCB podcast in 2023, he explained that Anushka's presence inspired him to evolve and accept changes within himself.\n\nA psychotherapist, Delnna Rrajesh, further elaborated on Kohli's statement. She noted that a significant relationship can bring about psychological changes, revealing a reality alien to our preexisting conditioning. A partner can introduce an individual to different ways of living, loving, communicating or relating, thus altering their entire existence. This, she emphasized, is why disagreements in relationships can be emotionally intense, as they often involve discussions of one's personal history and deeply-rooted beliefs.\n\nDelnna also pointed out that while every relationship can trigger psychological changes, not all are growth-oriented. Some relationships can lead to self-abandonment, where one person changes to accommodate their partner's demands, potentially sacrificing their own ambitions, values, and independence.\n\nMoreover, Delnna highlighted the importance of genuine intimacy, which involves continually discovering the other person. She stressed that a relationship can expose a person to new emotional possibilities, but it's crucial to differentiate between healthy changes and those that result in self-abandonment. The article underscores that a relationship's growth depends on mutual respect, understanding, and the willingness to explore new emotional territories together.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Virat Kohli credits Anushka Sharma as life-changing encounter",
    "Psychotherapist Delnna Rrajesh explains psychological impact of significant relationships",
    "Genuine intimacy involves discovering new emotional possibilities with partner"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Virat Kohli's acknowledgement of his relationship with Anushka Sharma as a transformative experience highlights the profound impact a significant partner can have on one's life and personal growth.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "When Virat Kohli spoke about ‘life-changing’ moment featuring Anushka Sharma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/when-virat-kohli-spoke-about-life-changing-moment-featuring-anushka-6260545",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:30:16.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}