Actress Anushka Sharma is seen supporting husband Virat Kohli during his matches. But fans have noticed a mysterious woman seated beside her. Here’s who she is?
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is a constant pillar of strength for her husband and Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli during his matches. The diva was spotted in stands during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was seen cheering loudly for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star. But, eagle-eyed fans have noticed that she is with a mysterious woman. Anushka was spotted seated next to a woman who has been the subject of curiosity among many. Netizens are asking who is the woman sitting next to Anushka in the stands.
During a recent RCB match, the buzz created a storm on social media when fans flooded questions on platforms like Grok and Perplexity in search of answers for that mysterious woman. The AI tools churned out guesses which ranged from Virat’s sister-in-law Bhawna Kohli to former cricketer Harbhajan Singh’s wife Geeta Basra.
But, let us tell you none of these answers are true. The woman sitting next to Anushka is Malvika Nayak, a close friend of the actress. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Malvika Nayak and Anushka Sharma share a strong bond of friendship for years. The two are often seen together at IPL matches. Their friendship has sparked interest among fans. The two are often spotted together during cricket outings and with their spouses on dates.
Malvika caught fans’ attention during a match between the Lucknow Super Giants and RCB. A video clip of her saying ‘stupid’ in response to Rishabh Pant’s somersault celebration after his century went viral on social media. Since then netizens have been curious to know more about her. As per her LinkedIn profile, she holds an MBA from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
She works in Business Development and Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a company known for digital innovation. Malvika’s husband, Nikhil Sosale shares a strong connection with cricket. He serves as the Head of Marketing & Revenue (RCB) at Diageo India. Well, his professional commitments likely contribute to Malvika’s presence at RCB matches. As per LinkedIn, he is in charge of the business and marketing charter’s design, strategy, and implementation for the top IPL brand and commercial campaign. He is a James Cook University double major in business and studied for the degree between 2008 and 2010.
Anushka and Virat are often spotted with Malvika and Nikhil as they spend quality time together. Their pictures and videos go viral on the internet.
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