Bollywood star Anushka Sharma once again made headlines — not just for her spirited presence at the stadium cheering for husband Virat Kohli — but also for the mystery surrounding her companion during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) emphatic win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.
RCB secured a commanding eight-wicket victory on Thursday in Mullanpur to book a spot in their fourth IPL final.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!While fans celebrated the on-field action, online chatter centered around the woman seated next to Anushka in the stands. Social media platforms like X were flooded with curious queries like, “Who is sitting with Anushka Sharma?” and “Who is the woman next to her?”
Who's that IPL player?The woman in question is Malvika Nayak, a long-time friend of Anushka Sharma. The duo share a close bond and are often seen attending matches together or going on outings with their respective spouses. Malvika was also spotted alongside Anushka during RCB's recent clash against Lucknow Super Giants.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Malvika is an MBA graduate from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and currently oversees Business Development & Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Malvika is married to Nikhil Sosale, who serves as the Head of Marketing & Revenue for RCB at Diageo India. Anushka, Virat, Malvika and Nikhil have previously been seen hanging out together, making them one of the more recognisable friend circles off the pitch.
Anushka's consistent presence during RCB matches in IPL 2025 has been heartwarming for fans. With RCB now just one win away from a historic maiden title, the star actor's support from the stands remains a lucky charm.
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