# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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, News)
3. Cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma have made London their primary residence with their children. (Mid-day, News)
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, News)
5. The same creator in the reel then shyly asks Akaay to also bring his 'uncle' Shubman Gill to school. (Amarujala, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)

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