Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have made a conscious decision to avoid constant public attention in order to provide their children with a more normal and serene upbringing.

The celebrity pair, who have previously stated that they value privacy, are now claimed to be focusing on family time and keeping a low-key lifestyle away from the public spotlight. They currently live a tranquil life in London.

Virat Kohli was recently seen having a leisurely outing with his small son, Akaay, on the streets of the British city. The father-son combo was spotted walking hand in hand, providing a rare insight into Kohli's life away from cricket. The former India captain, dressed casually, was at ease as he spent quality time with his child.

Social media users quickly shared pictures and videos of the event, complimenting him on his enthusiastic acceptance of parenthood while still juggling his work obligations.

See here:  

Kohli and Anushka hope to prevent their kids from growing up under continual scrutiny by restricting their public appearances and avoiding needless social media exposure.

According to reports, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli reside in the posh Notting Hill neighborhood of London. After their second kid, Akaay, was born in February 2024, the idea apparently gathered traction as they desired a quieter setting away from the overwhelming media attention in India.

Virat and Anushka met in 2013 during a commercial shoot and tied the knot in 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. They welcomed their daughter Vamika in January 2021 and son Akaay in February 2024.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli retired from T20Is in 2024 and from Tests in 2025 and now plays for India in ODIs only. He will next be seen in cricketing action when he turns out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) when they defend their IPL title in IPL 2026, which begins on March 28.