Choreographer and digital creator Dhanashree Verma has openly spoken about her troubled marriage with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, dropping a bombshell that infidelity crept in just two months after their wedding in December 2020. The revelation came during her appearance on the reality show Rise and Fall, leaving audiences stunned and sparking furious debate online.
From Lockdown Romance to Divorce Court
The couple first connected during online dance sessions in the Covid-19 lockdown, quickly turning virtual chemistry into real-life marriage. However, the fairytale lasted only on the surface.
- Wedding: December 2020
- Infidelity Claims: Just two months later
- Divorce Filed: February 2025
- Divorce Finalized: March 2025
Speaking with actor Kubbra Sait on the show, Dhanashree admitted she realised the marriage was a mistake in the very first year. When asked when she caught Chahal cheating, her blunt reply—“Second month”—was followed by a nervous laugh shared with Sait.
Quick Separation, No Alimony Drama
The divorce process was swift, Dhanashree clarified, shutting down gossip around financial settlements.
“It happened quickly because it was mutual. That’s why when people say alimony, it’s wrong,” she explained.
She also underlined her stance on not needing to justify her life to outsiders: “Why waste time explaining to those who don’t even know you?”
Emotional Breakdown in Court
In a Humans of Bombay podcast, Dhanashree shared her raw emotions from the courtroom. Despite being mentally prepared, she confessed:
“I started howling in front of everybody. I couldn’t even express what I was feeling at that point. He walked out first.”
The moment revealed the heavy emotional cost behind the public headlines.
Moving On: Dance, Films, and Healing
While the marriage ended within three years, Dhanashree has redirected her focus toward personal well-being and her career. She is set to make her Telugu debut in the upcoming dance-based film Akasam Daati Vastaava.
The Larger Picture
This revelation reopens the conversation about celebrity marriages crumbling under pressure, especially when infidelity is involved. It also questions the culture of public speculation—where alimony rumours, blame games, and trolling overshadow the real emotional toll on those involved.
One thing is clear: Dhanashree’s decision to speak her truth—without sugarcoating—has ignited the kind of unfiltered gossip that can bury PR-managed narratives in a heartbeat.
By – Nikita