Amid renewed buzz around her personal life, dancer and influencer Dhanashree Verma has found herself back in Dubai, not for a break but for something far more personal. Following her much-publicised divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree’s return to the city where she spent her formative years carries emotional weight and a sense of homecoming.
What many might not realise is that Dubai is not just another destination for Dhanashree, it’s where her story began. In a recent Instagram video, she opened up about her connection to the city, sharing that she completed her schooling at Modern High School and considers herself a “Dubai kid”.
The move to India came later when she decided to pursue a degree in dentistry, a career she briefly embraced before discovering it didn’t fulfill her creative instincts. Dentistry eventually gave way to dance and from that turning point, Dhanashree built a name for herself as a choreographer, performer and social media personality.
Today, her career thrives in the entertainment space. Most recently, she appeared in a dance number alongside Rajkummar Rao in Bhool Chuk Maaf, further cementing her place in pop culture. But while she continues to engage fans through her performances and reels, her personal life has again been thrust into the spotlight, this time due to comments made by her former husband.
Yuzvendra Chahal recently broke his silence on the divorce during an appearance on a podcast. His remarks quickly spread online, not only because of what he said but also due to a now-viral moment, his choice of outfit on the day of their final court appearance. The shirt he wore, printed with the phrase “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy” had set social media buzzing with speculation that it was a pointed message directed at Dhanashree.
Chahal addressed the speculation during the podcast, stating that he never intended to create drama but rather wanted to send a clear message. He explained that his actions were a response to something that occurred on “the other side”, implying that he had initially avoided confrontation until pushed to a breaking point. According to him, the T-shirt and his silence breaking were more about drawing a line than stirring controversy. He stressed that he didn’t resort to abusive language or personal attacks, just a message meant to be understood.
In contrast, Dhanashree has chosen not to respond directly. Instead, she has continued posting about her experiences in Dubai, reflecting on her past and her journey. While her content avoids addressing Chahal or the divorce explicitly, fans have interpreted her recent captions, focused on self-growth, reconnection and moving forward, as her own way of closing this chapter with dignity.
Though the separation was confirmed months ago, the story continues to ripple through public conversations, especially as both the individuals remain in the limelight. But while Chahal has spoken his truth in a podcast setting, Dhanashree appears to be embracing a quieter, more introspective route, returning to the city that shaped her, reconnecting with her roots and moving forward without looking back.
