Shah Rukh Khan once called Virat Kohli ‘Bollywood’s damaad’; recalled dating days with Anushka Sharma: 'I just love him'

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli tied the knot in December 2017, becoming one of India’s most loved couples. Their marriage beautifully blends the worlds of cricket and cinema, winning hearts across the nation. While fans shower them with admiration, the couple also enjoys a very special place in the heart of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.Did you know that Shah Rukh once affectionately called Virat Kohli “our son-in-law”? The actor, who shares a strong bond with Anushka, opened up about his fondness for the cricketer and his memories of spending time with the two.Anushka Sharma began her Bollywood journey opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’. Their fresh pairing and chemistry made the film a massive hit and opened the door for more collaborations. The two went on to feature together in films like ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’, ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ and ‘Zero’. Working in multiple projects together naturally built a warm bond between the two stars. Over time, that friendship extended to Virat Kohli as well.In a past conversation with Star Sports, Shah Rukh Khan openly spoke about his equation with Virat Kohli. He said, “I spent a lot of time with him; I just love him. We say that he is our son-in-law; he is our fraternity’s (Bollywood) ‘Damaad.’ I have known him the most compared to other players.” What makes Shah Rukh’s statement even more endearing is his recall of Virat and Anushka’s early days as a couple. As he revealed, “I have known Virat and Anushka for a long time, and spent a lot of time with them. I have known him since his dating period was going on and I was shooting the film with Anushka. So he spent many days with us, and became very friendly.”On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next big release ‘King’. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously worked with him on ‘Pathaan’. This time, the excitement is even higher as the film stars not only SRK but also his daughter Suhana Khan alongside Abhishek Bachchan.As for Anushka Sharma, her last full-fledged role came in the 2018 film ‘Zero’, where she starred once again with Shah Rukh Khan. After that, she appeared in a cameo role in the 2022 film ‘Qala’. Her next big project is ‘Chakda ’Xpress’, a biopic based on the life of legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami. While the film was officially announced, updates on its release have been few, leaving fans eager to see her return in a leading role.