Actor-producer Anushka Sharma has a personal bodyguard, Sonu, who has been by her side even before she got married to Virat Kohli.
That Bollywood stars spend lakhs over their security is no secret. A much-required service, celebrities need personal security to ensure that there is no harm and/or threat to them when they step out in public. Movie stars are easily recognised, and security helps to keep hordes of fans at bay, sometimes even fanatics who may wish to harm an icon. Beyond this, a personal bodyguard sometimes even doubles up as a chauffeur.
Like several celebrities in B-town, actor-producer Anushka Sharma too has a personal bodyguard, Sonu, who has been by her side even before she got married to Virat Kohli. In fact, after she tied the knot with the Indian cricket team captain, Sonu continued to work for the actress and protected Anushka and Virat as a couple.
Here's all you need to know about Anushka Sharma's bodyguard. Take a look:
1. Anushka Sharma's bodyguard Sonu: His real name
Sonu aka Prakash Singh has been Anushka Sharma's personal bodyguard for several years. Whether it is a film set or a public meeting, Prakash is by Anushka's side come hail or storm.
2. Anushka Sharma's bodyguard Sonu aka Prakash Singh is like family
As per reports, Anushka Sharma's bodyguard Sonu aka Prakash Singh is like a family member to the actress and her husband Virat Kohli.
3. Anushka Sharma celebrated bodyguard Sonu's birthday on the sets of 'Zero'
Anushka Sharma truly considers Sonu to be a part of her family so much so that she celebrates his birthday every year. In fact, Anusha even celebrated Sonu's birthday on the sets of 'Zero' while she was shooting for the film with Shah Rukh Khan. Watch video.
4. Anushka Sharma's bodyguard doubles up as security for Virat Kohli
After Anushka Sharma tied the knot with Virat Kohli, her personal bodyguard Sonu, who had been working with her for years, reportedly doubled up as security for Virat too despite the fact that the cricketer has his personal bodyguard.
5. Anushka Sharma's bodyguard: Accompanies the actress everywhere
When Anushka Sharma was pregnant and working, moving in and out of her vanity van amid the pandemic with a mask on, Sonu was seen by her side wearing a PPE kit, protecting his client like a shield. And even after her delivery, Sonu was seen driving Anushka and Virat to the clinic, which apparently was also their first public appearance after welcoming baby girl, Vamika.