Kohli Denies ₹5 Crore Claim Tied to Premanand Maharaj Ashram Visit

Dinesh Falahari, also known as Falahari Maharaj, has doubled down on his claim that Virat Kohli received ₹5 Crore to visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan. Kohli and his team denied those claims calling them baseless and false. "It was the mediators, the people from the PR company and the property group, who brought Virat Kohli to Maharaj Ji for Maharaj Ji's popularity. ₹5 crore was given, with ₹2 crore paid through cheque and ₹3 crore given at Virat Kohli's residence in Delhi. There is evidence of all this. Virat Kohli should get his company's accounts checked," Falahari claimed in a video by IANS. Virat Kohli ₹5 Crore controversy explainedDinesh Falahari, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, claimed that ₹5 crore was paid for Kohli to meet Premanand Maharaj during his first visit to the ashram in January 2023. He claimed that property interests are attempting to increase the influence and visibility of selected spiritual figures while affecting the position of established saints in areas around the Yamuna Khadar.Kohli’s spokesperson subsequently rejected the claim, calling it “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.” The spokesperson said Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj out of “deep faith and reverence” and urged people to verify such claims before reporting them.While Kohli’s spokesperson has dismissed the claim as baseless, Falahari continues to stand by his version and has challenged Kohli to check his company’s accounts.Virat Kohli's Team Breaks Silence On ₹5 Crore Claim Over Premanand Maharaj Visit, Calls Dinesh Falahari's Allegations 'Completely False''Not a bad person'Falahari however believed that Kohli had devotion for Premanand Maharaj and revealed that he had made several donations for the welfare of the ashram. "Virat Kohli came again, devotion arose in his heart and he became a devotee and sevak of Maharaj Ji. He then contributed crores of rupees to Maharaj Ji's ashram. These large ashrams have been built, and Virat Kohli has contributed money to them. But to say Virat first met Maharaj and no money was involved is a lie," Falahari added.

Lucknow: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has rejected a claim made by Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas president Dinesh Falahari Maharaj that the former India captain was paid Rs 5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan.In an official statement, Kohli’s spokesperson described the allegation as “completely false and baseless” and said the cricketer’s visits to Premanand Maharaj were solely driven by his deep faith and reverence for the spiritual leader.Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: Dinesh Falahari, President of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, says, "Look, a statement has just come from Virat Kohli's spokesperson saying that we had no financial transaction with Maharaj (Premanand Maharaj). At that time, Maharaj Ji did not know Virat Kohli, nor did Virat Kohli know Maharaj Ji. It was the mediators, the people from the PR company and the property group, who brought Virat Kohli to Maharaj Ji for Maharaj Ji's popularity. ₹5 crore was given, with ₹2 crore paid through cheque and ₹3 crore given at Virat Kohli's residence in Delhi. There is evidence of all this. Virat Kohli should get his company's accounts checked, and the sevak of Maharaj Ji, who is from the PR company, should also get his accounts checked. Everything will become clear, and it will be established whether there was a financial transaction. After that, when Virat Kohli came again, devotion arose in his heart and he became a devotee and sevak of Maharaj Ji. He then contributed crores of rupees to Maharaj Ji's ashram. These large ashrams have been built, and Virat Kohli has contributed money to them..."— IANS (@ians_india) October 7, 2026Falahari Maharaj alleges paymentFalahari Maharaj had alleged that a group associated with the ashram had spent Rs 5 crore to bring Kohli to Premanand Maharaj’s darbar. He claimed that the visit subsequently helped increase the spiritual leader’s popularity across the country.Virat Kohli's Team Breaks Silence On ₹5 Crore Claim Over Premanand Maharaj Visit, Calls Dinesh Falahari's Allegations 'Completely False'The allegation was made in a letter in which Falahari Maharaj urged Premanand Maharaj to leave the Belvan Ashram and move to Govardhan, citing concerns over his security and alleged factionalism around the ashram. He also levelled allegations relating to land transactions in the Yamuna floodplain and sought a probe into the activities surrounding the ashram.No verified evidence of paymentThere is, however, no independently verified evidence so far to substantiate the Rs 5 crore payment claim. Reports examining the allegation have found no verified payment record or other evidence establishing that Kohli was paid to visit the ashram.Also Watch:Spokesperson urges media verificationKohli’s spokesperson said his visits to Premanand Maharaj were a matter of personal faith and urged the media to verify such claims before publishing or broadcasting them.The statement also appealed to media organisations not to give credibility or publicity to unverified allegations and to exercise due diligence before reporting claims concerning the cricketer.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are devotees of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj and regularly visit his ashram. Allegations have emerged from Falahari Maharaj claiming Kohli was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit. Kohli's spokesperson has firmly rejected the accusations as completely false, baseless, and factually incorrect. The spokesperson emphasized that Kohli's visits stem from deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji.

Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, are regular visitors to the Radha Keli Kunj Ashram. Their first notable visit took place on January 4, 2023.

Virat Kohli’s team has categorically denied claims that the Indian cricket star was paid ₹5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, calling the allegations “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”The statement comes after Dinesh Falahari Maharaj, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, alleged that a property syndicate had spent ₹5 crore to facilitate Kohli’s meeting with a saint in Vrindavan. The claim, which appeared in a video and subsequently sparked controversy, has not been independently verified.VIRAT KOHLI’S TEAM REJECTS ₹5 CRORE CLAIMTeam Virat Kohli has dismissed as “baseless” a claim by Falahari Maharaj that the former India captain took Rs 5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan.The claim had circulated widely on social media,… pic.twitter.com/v373TXpXsx— Diganta Guha (@diganta_guha) October 7, 2026 BIG CLAIMDinesh Falhari, president of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, claims ₹5 crore was offered to bring Virat Kohli to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram as part of an effort to promote the saint.The allegation has not been independently verified. pic.twitter.com/ovVu01vHoC— Megh Updates ™ (@MeghUpdates) October 5, 2026 In an official statement, Kohli’s team said, “We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect.”The team further clarified that Kohli’s visits to Premanand Maharaj are driven by his personal faith and reverence for the spiritual leader. “Mr. Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji,” the statement read.The statement also strongly rejected any suggestion that Kohli’s association with Premanand Maharaj was facilitated through a financial arrangement. “We strongly refute these claims and urge the media to exercise due diligence, verify facts before reporting or amplifying such statements, and report responsibly,” Kohli’s team added.We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect. Mr. Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji.… pic.twitter.com/bMOd7ulh93— IANS (@ians_india) October 7, 2026 Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have visited Vrindavan and Premanand Maharaj’s Shri Radha Keli Kunj Ashram on several occasions in recent years. Their visits have included trips in 2025 and 2026, with the couple publicly seeking spiritual guidance and blessings.With the latest statement, Kohli’s representatives have firmly rejected the ₹5 crore allegation and maintained that his visits to Premanand Maharaj are purely based on his faith and personal reverence.

Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, are regular visitors to the Radha Keli Kunj Ashram. Their first notable visit took place on January 4, 2023.