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Shubman Gill Reacts to Viral Reel Calling Him 'Uncle' of Virat Kohli's Son Akaay

Shubman Gill responded to a viral Instagram reel that jokingly called him the 'uncle' of Virat Kohli's son Akaay.

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An Instagram reel that went viral humorously labels Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill as the 'uncle' of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's son Akaay. [1] Shubman Gill reacted to the reel in its comments section, tagging Virat Kohli and saying 'I'll handle it' (in Hindi: 'मैं संभाल लूंगा'). [2] Cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma have made London their primary residence with their children. [3] In the viral reel, a creator plays Akaay's school teacher who, as punishment for a minor mistake, tells Akaay to bring his parents Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma to school the next day. [4] The same creator in the reel then shyly asks Akaay to also bring his 'uncle' Shubman Gill to school. [5] According to Dr Shriram Nene, Anushka Sharma stated that the constant public gaze makes it tough for them to have a private family life. [6] Dr Shriram Nene, husband of actress Madhuri Dixit, recalled a conversation with Anushka Sharma about why the couple was considering moving abroad. [7] Dr Shriram Nene expressed utmost respect for Virat Kohli, stating that he is a decent human being after meeting him multiple times. [8]
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  1. An Instagram reel that went viral humorously labels Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill as the 'uncle' of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's son Akaay. · Amarujala
  2. Shubman Gill reacted to the reel in its comments section, tagging Virat Kohli and saying 'I'll handle it' (in Hindi: 'मैं संभाल लूंगा'). · Amarujala
  3. Cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma have made London their primary residence with their children. · Mid-day
  4. In the viral reel, a creator plays Akaay's school teacher who, as punishment for a minor mistake, tells Akaay to bring his parents Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma to school the next day. · Amarujala
  5. The same creator in the reel then shyly asks Akaay to also bring his 'uncle' Shubman Gill to school. · Amarujala
  6. According to Dr Shriram Nene, Anushka Sharma stated that the constant public gaze makes it tough for them to have a private family life. · Mid-day
  7. Dr Shriram Nene, husband of actress Madhuri Dixit, recalled a conversation with Anushka Sharma about why the couple was considering moving abroad. · Mid-day
  8. Dr Shriram Nene expressed utmost respect for Virat Kohli, stating that he is a decent human being after meeting him multiple times. · Mid-day
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