Why was Abhishek Upmanyu at Virat-Anushka anniversary party in UK? Internet has some theories

Popular stand-up comic Abhishek Upmanyu is now all over social media after fans spotted him in the viral images from Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding anniversary party in the UK. 

What

• Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on December 11 in the UK, surrounded by loved ones. 
• The couple, popularly known as “Virushka”, shared sweet posts on social media the next day.
• Both Virat and Anushka shared that the day was full of love, friends, and family. 
• Among the attendees, fans noticed comedian Abhishek Upmanyu, and it led to widespread speculation.

• His presence even made him trend on X (formerly Twitter), as fans were curious about why he was there and his relationship with the Virat and Anushka. 

Because of Chole Bhature?

• A day after their anniversary, the couple shared sweet posts for each other on social media.

• On Instagram Stories, the actress posted pictures from the celebration, and fans noticed comedian Abhishek Upmanyu at the party.
• Some fans on X speculated that Upmanyu's connection with the couple started when he helped them find Delhi-style Chole Bhature in Mumbai.

• Last year, Anushka posted on Instagram about discovering Delhi-style Chole Bhature in Mumbai. 
• She even gave credit to comedian Abhishek Upmanyu, who had mentioned it on his Instagram a few days earlier.

A gig maybe?

• Some people on X speculate that given Virat-Anushka's choice to celebrate a 'close-people-only' party, the comedian was invited to perform a gig at the event due to his already established relationship with the couple.
• Upmanyu has shows in several Indian cities this week.