Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma Finalize Divorce After Court Waives Cooling-Off Period

The Bombay High Court expedited the proceedings, citing Chahal's IPL commitments, with a ₹4.75 crore alimony agreement partially settled.

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma were officially granted a divorce by the Mumbai family court on March 20, 2025.
The Bombay High Court waived the mandatory six-month cooling-off period under the Hindu Marriage Act, enabling a faster resolution due to Chahal's upcoming IPL season starting March 22.
The couple, married in December 2020, had been living separately since June 2022 and filed for divorce by mutual consent in February 2025.
As part of the settlement, Chahal agreed to pay ₹4.75 crore in alimony to Verma, with ₹2.37 crore already paid and the remainder to be settled in installments.
The divorce proceedings attracted significant public attention, fueled by social media speculation and rumors about the couple's personal lives.