From Playing For RCB To Opening His Restaurant In Bengaluru, Here's Virat Kohli's Association With The City

Image Courtesy: YouTube/ One8 Commune

Kohli's Connection With The City

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Virat's Interview

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Cricket Camps

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RCB Forever

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Anushka's Childhood

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One8 Commune

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