Before his high-profile marriage to Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was reportedly involved in a discreet but notable relationship with Brazilian model and actress Izabelle Leite. Though the couple largely avoided the media spotlight during their time together, the relationship has remained a topic of public intrigue for years.
The Origins: Singapore Connection
The romance reportedly began in 2012 when Virat and Izabelle were paired together for a commercial shoot in Singapore. At the time, Izabelle was a newcomer to India, and Virat was one of her first Indian acquaintances. What started as a professional collaboration quickly blossomed into a close friendship and, eventually, a romantic relationship.
Two Years Under Radar
As per reports and rumors, Virat and Izabelle managed to keep their affair remarkably private for nearly two years, from 2012 to 2014.
They were occasionally spotted together at various locations, but neither spoke openly about the status of their relationship at the time. During this period, Izabelle was working to establish her career in Bollywood, making her debut in Aamir Khan’s Talaash (2012) and later starring in films like Sixteen and Purani Jeans.
Public Confirmation and Breakup
It wasn’t until 2014, after the two had parted ways, that Izabelle Leite publicly confirmed the relationship. In a candid interview with Bollywood Hungama, she admitted:
“Virat was one of the first Indian friends I had when I came to India. We were dating for quite a while. We were together for almost two years.”
She clarified that while they were a serious couple, they intentionally chose not to make their personal lives public. Despite the breakup, Izabelle emphasized that they parted on amicable terms and maintained mutual respect for one another.
Where are they now?
Following the split, Virat Kohli began dating Anushka Sharma, eventually marrying her in 2017. Today, Virat is a legendary figure in world cricket and a father of two.
Izabelle Leite continued her career in the Indian film and fashion industries, gaining widespread fame for her appearance in Guru Randhawa’s hit music video “Lahore”. She eventually moved to Doha, Qatar, where she is currently married and raising her two daughters, leading a life largely away from the Indian paparazzi that once followed her every move with Kohli.
