Multiple reports describe how Virat Kohli says a meeting with Sachin Tendulkar became a turning point in his lifestyle and approach to fitness. The articles attribute a motivational interaction to Tendulkar, in which Kohli recalls being urged with a comment along the lines of “Paaji, bahut ho gaya” during the period when his habits and routines were changing. The coverage frames the moment as a catalyst for Kohli to adopt a more disciplined lifestyle, with emphasis on physical conditioning and consistency. Over time, the reports add, Kohli’s fitness standards evolve into a public benchmark and a source of inspiration for fans. While the accounts focus on the personal impact of the meeting rather than providing detailed timelines or specific training changes, they agree on the core point: Kohli credits Tendulkar’s words and the meeting itself with influencing the direction of his lifestyle. The articles present Kohli’s fitness and professionalism as the long-term outcome that followers associate with that shift.