Away from the viral moment, RCB marked the occasion with a heartfelt tribute ahead of the match. The franchise reserved 11 seats at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in memory of fans who lost their lives in the 2025 stampede, a gesture that received widespread appreciation online.
Coming into the season as defending champions after clinching their maiden IPL title in 2025, RCB carry significant expectations, with Kohli continuing to be one of the team’s biggest draws.
On the personal front, Anushka has been largely away from the screen, focusing on family life with her children, Vamika and Akaay. Her last theatrical release remains the 2018 film Zero, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. She was also set to return with the sports biopic Chakda Xpress, based on the life of Jhulan Goswami. Despite generating early buzz, the project is yet to receive a release date.