A picture purportedly showing Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma posing together has surfaced on social media. In the viral image, Kohli appears to be wearing a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) jersey.
The above post can be seen here (archive)
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NewsMobile investigated the viral image and found it to be AI-generated.
A Reverse Image Search and keyword scan did not yield any credible news reports, verified photographs, or official social media posts supporting the claim. Neither of the individuals featured in the image has shared such a picture on their verified handles, nor has any reputable media organisation reported it.
A closer visual inspection reveals multiple anomalies typically associated with AI-generated content. These include inconsistent lighting and shadow directions, unnatural facial blending, distorted hand structures, disproportionate body alignment, and an overly smooth, synthetic-looking background.
To further verify the claim, NewsMobile analysed the image using AI detection tools, including Sightengine and Hive Moderation. Both platforms flagged the image as AI-generated with a high probability score, confirming that the viral photo is not authentic.
The viral image claiming to show Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma together, with Kohli in an RCB jersey, is not authentic. There is no credible evidence or official confirmation supporting the image, and technical analysis clearly indicates that it has been generated using artificial intelligence.
