Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and YouTuber Dhanashree Verma have finalized their divorce, marking the end of their nearly three-year marriage. On March 20, 2025, the Bandra family court in Mumbai granted the divorce following a joint petition filed by the couple.
Chahal's lawyer, Nitin Kumar Gupta, confirmed the development outside the court, stating, "The court has granted the decree of divorce. The court has accepted the joint petition of both parties. The parties are no longer husband and wife." This agreement brings to a close a legal journey that began after the couple started living separately in June 2022.
The divorce agreement includes a total alimony payout of Rs 4.75 crores, of which Rs 2.37 crores has already been paid to Verma. This financial settlement was a point of contention earlier as the family court had initially rejected their request for an expedited divorce due to Chahal's incomplete payment of alimony at the time.
According to sources, the couple had requested the court to waive the mandatory six-month cooling-off period normally required under the Hindu Marriage Act. This period is intended to give estranged couples time to reconcile before finalize their separation. However, the Bombay High Court allowed a waiver of this requirement, thus expediting the proceedings. "The divorce is done, and the marriage has been dissolved," a representative from Chahal's legal team stated after the ruling.
This development came just days before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where Chahal is expected to play a pivotal role in the Punjab Kings team. With a dazzling IPL contract of Rs 18 crores, Chahal is one of the highest-paid players this season, and his focus now shifts entirely to cricket. The IPL season opens on March 22, putting Chahal under spotlight as he navigates both his professional and personal transitions.
Chahal and Verma met during a choreographic project and tied the knot in December 2020. Following almost two years of marriage, rumors of their separation began circulating by mid-2022, culminating in their joint petition for divorce filed on February 5, 2025. Their journey towards divorce has been closely followed by both fans and the media, with Verma particularly facing significant scrutiny during this period.
The couple's legal battles included attempts to reconcile differing interpretations of compliance with consent terms related to the alimony payments. The family court cited that Chahal's partial payment and a report from a marriage counselor indicated limited adherence to mediation efforts as reasons for initially denying their request to waive the cooling-off period.
Ultimately, the Bombay High Court determined that sufficient compliance had been made under the consent agreement, which included stipulations about the payment of the second installment of alimony contingent upon the divorce decree. This resolution means that the couple will now fully move on from their marriage, distancing themselves from the public narrative that characterized their relationship in recent months.
As the couple steps into new chapters of their lives, the public remains invested in their future endeavors, especially as Chahal embarks on what promises to be an exciting IPL season. Fans and followers will likely continue to watch for news about their respective journeys and how they navigate the rich tapestry of their careers and personal lives post-divorce.
While the celebrity divorce has garnered attention due to the high stakes involved, it also reflects the personal challenges faced by individuals in the limelight. Chahal and Verma are now on separate paths, facing the world individually after years of being together, all under the eyes of eager public scrutiny.
