Is this the end of an era? Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, who hasn’t headlined a movie since 2018’s Zero, was seen visibly moved to tears during a spiritual session with Premanand Ji Maharaj this week. The actress, along with husband Virat Kohli, reportedly flew down from London for a lightning 48-hour visit to the holy city, but it’s her emotional reaction that has the internet convinced she’s ready to quit the film industry for good.
“Hum Aapke Hain”: The Moment that Went Viral
In a video that has since taken over social media, a teary-eyed Anushka is seen sitting humbly on the floor, listening to the Maharaj speak about the “true father” (God) and the fleeting nature of worldly fame. At one point, Anushka responds with a choked-up, “Hum aapke hain, Maharaj Ji” (We are yours), to which the Guru smiled and reminded her that everyone belongs to the divine.
The couple was also spotted wearing Tulsi malas, leading to massive speculation on Reddit that they have officially taken diksha—a serious spiritual initiation that usually marks a lifelong commitment away from worldly distractions.
Redditors Speculate- Is Retirement nearing for Anushka Sharma?
Making a speculation, a fan shared a post on Reddit that read, “Anushka Sharma quietly done with Bollywood? Recent spiritual diksha seems to say so.” The post further read, “I might be reading between the lines here, but Anushka Sharma’s recent visit to Premanand Maharaj ji, where both she and Virat reportedly took diksha and had a teeka applied by the Maharaj himself, feels like more than just a casual spiritual visit. For those who follow Indian spiritual traditions closely, diksha isn’t just “blessings for good vibes.” Being formally taken on as shishya usually marks a serious long-term spiritual commitment, not a PR temple visit before a film release.”
The ‘Chakda Xpress’ Curse?
While fans have been waiting for her comeback in the Jhulan Goswami biopic Chakda Xpress, the film has reportedly been “shelved” or stuck in a legal battle between Netflix and her production house, Clean Slate Filmz. With no new projects signed and a permanent base now set up in London, the “retirement” rumors aren’t just gossip anymore—they’re looking like a reality.
