What was Avneet Kaur doing when 19 year old Virat Kohli made his ODI debut

virat kohli avneet kaur controversy

Ever since the Virat Kohli Avneet Kaur controversy happened, the internet can’t stop talking about it. Even Delhi Police posted a hilarious meme teasing Virat for his accidental ‘like’ on Avneet’s picture. 

What do Virat Kohli and Avneet Kaur have in common? At first glance, not much, he’s a cricket legend, she’s a rising entertainment star. But rewind to the Virat Kohli debut year, 2008 and a fascinating timeline emerges. While the cricket world was buzzing about Kohli’s first international match for India, Avneet Kaur’s childhood was just unfolding. 

Virat Kohli ODI debut

Virat Kholi made his ODI debut when he was just 19 years old in 20018 against Sri Lanka. Opening the batting, he scored 12 runs off 22 balls before being dismissed by Nuwan Kulasekara. 

At the same time, Avneet Kaur, just six years old, was living a quiet life away from the spotlight. Two years later, in 2010, she made her first television appearance in Dance India Dance Little Masters.

 It marked the beginning of her journey as one of the most recognized child actors in India. Avneet Kaur worked in many TV shows as a child actor and became a prominent face growing up. She had a huge fan following on tiktok when it was still not banned in India. 

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Avneet Kaur TV serials and movies

It was in 2018, when Avneet starred as Yasmine in the hit show Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, that she made her lead actress debut. This role catapulted her to fame and solidified her position as one of the most popular young actresses in the Indian television industry.

After years of building her television career, Avneet Kaur bollywood debut came in 2023 with Tiku Weds Sheru, a romantic dramedy produced by Kangana Ranaut. She was casted opposite Nawazuddin Siddique as a lead actress. The movie didn’t go well but Avneet grabbed headlines for her debut. 

Avneet was also in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage opposite Sunny Singh. Avneet Kaur is also a friend of Varun Dhawan. Brand ambassador of too many big brands, in short, she’s very famous and successful. 

Virat Kohli Avneet Kaur Like Controversy

Virat Kohli’s accidental ‘like’ on a photo of 23 years old actress Avneet Kaur has sent social media into a frenzy. The image, shared by a fan account, featured Avneet in a stylish green crop top paired with a printed wrap skirt, but what really caused a stir was spotting Virat’s verified account among the likes.

Adding to the drama? The timing. His like came just a day after he shared a heartfelt birthday post for his wife, Anushka Sharma. Cue Reddit: memes, wild theories, and plenty of lighthearted chaos followed.

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Aanchal Mishra

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