Before walking down the aisle with Ritika Sajdeh in 2015, India’s ‘hitman’ Rohit Sharma was rumoured to be dating Sofia Hayat.
Sofia Hayat, a singer, actress, and television personality, has also been in the headlines for a variety of other reasons.
While she rose to prominence after appearing on Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, she was best known as the girlfriend of Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma.
The affair between Team India's Hitman and Sophia Hayat was widely publicized.
So, let's look at what we know about their relationship.
1. Rohit Sharma and Sofia Hayat's affair
It was in the year 2012 when reports of Rohit Sharma and Sofia Hayat being in a relationship started doing the rounds. Rohit Sharma's pictures and dating news of Sofia Hayat had also made headlines in many newspapers.
2. First meeting
The ex-couple first met at the abroad party. Rohit Sharma and Sofia Hayat were introduced through a common friend. And after several meetings, the duo ended up falling for each other.
3. Sofia's update on the relationship and breakup
The actress had clarified herself through a tweet that their breakup has taken place. However, what she revealed, was what shocked all.
4. Reason for the breakup
Rohit's breakup is said to be due to fellow star batsman Virat Kohli. It is rumored, that the friendship between Kohli and Sofia was one of the causes for their breakup.
5. Rohit gets married to Ritika Sajdeh
Post the breakup with Sofia, Rohit Sharma met Ritika Sajdeh. The two were on professional terms, but later on, became friends. The couple soon started dating and got married in December 2015.
6. Participated in Bigg Boss 7
Sofia rose to prominence following her participation in Bigg Boss 7. She was a wild card entry who was ousted in the 12th week.
7. Turned to Nun
Sofia, who had later turned into a nun got married to model Vlad Stanecu in 2017 but their relationship ended soon in 2018.
Sofia revealed her estranged husband had tried to murder her. She made this revelation after she announced that they were expecting their first child but suffered a miscarriage soon after.