Dhanashree Verma releases official statement on Yuzvendra Chahal's 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy' Tshirt

The high-profile split between Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, has taken yet another sensational turn. After weeks of silence, Dhanashree Verma has finally broken her silence, and her revelations have added fresh fuel to the controversy.

The controversy took an ugly turn when Yuzvendra Chahal walked into the divorce hearing wearing a black t-shirt printed with the words “Be your own sugar daddy.” The Indian leg-spinner’s bold choice of attire immediately set social media ablaze, with many calling it a sharp swipe at Dhanashree during one of the most emotional moments of their lives.

Dhanashree Verma calls divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal a tragedy

Now, Dhanashree opened up about the pain and emotional turmoil she went through during their divorce proceedings. Launching a scathing attack at Chahal, the actor-choreographer has stressed that divorce is not something to flaunt or joke about, but it is a deeply personal tragedy and a painful reality that affects not just two people but everyone close to them.

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Dhanashree Verma said on the podcast Spill The Tea, “Divorce is not something to celebrate. It’s not a celebration; it’s something very sad and deeply emotional. People must not forget that it’s not just about the two individuals, but also about the families involved—those who genuinely love and care about you.”

I started howling in front of everyone: Dhanashree Verma

She revealed how the day of the verdict broke her completely, turning into a heartbreaking moment not just for her but for her family as well. The choreographer further recalled, “I also believe true grief and chaos in a marriage have to be understood and acknowledged by both parties. Marriage begins with love, but when it ends, it often ends in distrust.”

Dhanashree added, “The day it actually happened was very emotional for me and my family, and I’m sure for everyone around us. Even though we were mentally prepared for it, when the verdict was about to be given, I broke down completely. I started howling in front of everyone.”

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Yuzvendra Chahal’s T-shirt leaves Dhanashree Verma hurt but stronger

Meanwhile, the leg-spinner stunned everyone by showing up in a black t-shirt carrying a bold message that instantly set social media on fire and left his estranged wife furious. Dhanashree revealed that Chahal walked out first confidently, and “the whole t-shirt episode unfolded.”

She was still inside the court and had no idea about the uproar Yuzvendra Chahal's move had triggered. The actor-choreographer further revealed that she left through the back door, dressed simply in a simple t-shirt and jeans, because she didn’t want to face the media.

I did feel bad: Dhanashree Verma on Yuzvendra Chahal’s T-shirt stunt

When she got to know about the online chatter that began linking her to the controversy around Chahal’s t-shirt stunt, she was shocked and left hurt, but it also gave her unexpected strength.

Dhanashree signed off by saying, “I sat in my car, still trying to catch my breath. Before I even realized what had happened, people began speculating about me because of that stunt. Sitting there, I felt like, ‘It’s done. It’s dusted.’ Somewhere, I did feel bad. Why was I even crying about this? Then I thought, forget it—let’s just end this. That moment gave me the motivation to laugh and move on. It’s over.”