By Kavita Mistry 
The private dissolution of a high-profile marriage rarely stays private, especially when social media becomes the stage for veiled jests and cryptic legal quotes. Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has once again put his highly publicised divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma back in the spotlight, specifically referencing the persistent rumours about a colossal ₹4 crore alimony settlement.
Chahal’s strategy appears to be a playful, yet cutting, use of humour and law to address the sensitive financial reports surrounding their separation. His latest action, a cheeky comment on a fellow cricketer’s Instagram post, has not only sparked fresh controversy but also pulled in friend and teammate Shikhar Dhawan into the banter, ensuring the story remains a major talking point.
The Latest Jibe: Dhawan’s Post and the ₹4 Crore Callback
The most recent episode unfolded on Shikhar Dhawan’s Instagram. Dhawan had shared heartwarming glimpses of his Diwali and Bhai Dooj celebrations, captioning the family photos with sentiments of “Love, smiles, and memories to cherish forever.”
The post quickly became a trending topic, not for its familial warmth, but for Chahal’s unexpected and pointed comment. The leg-spinner dropped a line that instantly revived the entire alimony saga, writing: “Aapke pose pe copyright maar raha hun bhaiya, 4 crores only (I am filing for copyright for your pose brother, at ₹4 crore only).” He punctuated the comment with the laughing-with-tears emojis, making the reference unmistakeable to followers familiar with the divorce reports.
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Dhawan played along, responding with equal good humour, “@yuzi_chahal23 Deal pakki (Deal locked),” complete with a handshake and wink emoji.
While the exchange was seemingly light-hearted, the casual mention of the unconfirmed, but widely reported, ₹4 crore figure by Chahal himself served as a clear, albeit sarcastic, acknowledgement of the financial speculation that surrounded his separation from Dhanashree Verma. This interaction immediately sent the rumour mill back into overdrive, with many interpreting it as a direct, albeit indirect, dig at his ex-wife.
The Preceding Post: A Legal Endorsement
This wasn’t Chahal’s first foray into subtly addressing the divorce on social media. The newest comment came just days after an even more explicit, though rapidly deleted, post went viral.
In that incident, Chahal shared a snippet of a Delhi High Court ruling on his Instagram Story. The ruling, which deals with matrimonial law, stated that “Financially independent wives cannot demand alimony from their husbands.”
Alongside the quote, Chahal added a highly personal and pointed caption in Hindi: “Maa kasam khao nahi paltoge iss decision seh,” which roughly translates to, “Swear on your mother you won’t go back on this decision.”
Although the post was removed shortly after it appeared, screenshots circulated widely, igniting heated online debates. Many interpreted the post as a direct personal jab at Dhanashree, implying that since she is a highly successful and financially independent choreographer and public personality, the very idea of a hefty alimony settlement was questionable. It cemented the perception that the cricketer feels aggrieved or, at least, is keen to publicly endorse legal rulings that align with his apparent post-divorce financial concerns.
The Context: Marriage, Divorce, and Unconfirmed Figures
The divorce proceedings that led to this social media tension began after a short, high-profile marriage. Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma first met during the COVID-19 pandemic when the cricketer approached her for dance lessons. Their friendship quickly blossomed into romance, culminating in their wedding in Gurugram in December 2020.
However, the union was short-lived. The couple separated in June 2022, and filed a joint petition for divorce by mutual consent before the family court in February 2025. The divorce was officially granted in March 2025.
During the proceedings, reports surfaced across various media outlets alleging that the final settlement figure was around ₹4 crore. Neither Chahal nor Dhanashree ever officially confirmed this figure, but it became the unofficial financial benchmark of their separation, and one that Chahal himself seems intent on mocking through his current public commentary.
In the months following the official separation, both parties have moved on with their respective careers. Dhanashree has focused on her choreography and public profile, including an appearance on the reality show, Rise and Fall. Chahal, meanwhile, was recently spotted with RJ Mahvash, which briefly fuelled romance speculation, although the RJ asserted that their relationship is strictly platonic.
The recurring theme, however, remains Chahal’s persistent, if coded, refusal to let the subject of the purported ₹4 crore alimony fade away, using his celebrity platform and the help of friends like Shikhar Dhawan to ensure the controversial financial details of his private life continue to grab headlines.