Virat Kohli, India’s cricket poster boy and a global sports icon, celebrates his 37th birthday today with a reported net worth of nearly ₹1,050 crore. Beyond the cricket field, Kohli’s empire includes endorsements, BCCI contracts, IPL earnings, social media influence, and luxury real estate investments. His BCCI A+ central contract fetches him ₹7 crore annually, while his IPL earnings have totaled over ₹212 crore since 2008, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league’s history. Kohli’s endorsement deals with major brands like Puma, MRF, and Tissot bring in over ₹200 crore annually, with an average fee of ₹7.5–10 crore per deal. With a massive social media following of 265 million on Instagram, brands pay him about ₹8.9 crore per post. In real estate, Kohli owns properties worth over ₹115 crore, including a mansion in Gurgaon and a sea-facing apartment in Mumbai. Additionally, he has ventured into business with his lifestyle label One8 and men’s apparel brand Wrogn, expanding his brand beyond just being a brand ambassador.
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