Verma on divorce from Chahal, T-shirt incident, and healing

Dhanashree Verma has for the first time publicly addressed the end of her five-year marriage to Yuzvendra Chahal, offering a personal account of the divorce proceedings, the media storm around a controversial “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy” T-shirt worn by her ex-husband outside the courtroom, and the emotional toll on her and her family. In a candid discussion, she also touched on private life amid rumor churn and signaled openness to love again, while outlining her ongoing focus on her career and healing process.

The couple’s split, finalized earlier this year, followed months of living apart after they filed for mutually consented divorce in early 2024. The proceedings, which included a notable moment when Chahal appeared in public wearing the provocative T-shirt, drew intense public scrutiny and speculation about fault, blame, and the private circumstances of a high-profile marriage. Verma described the day of the verdict as a deeply emotional moment, saying she “started howling and crying in front of everybody,” despite having prepared herself for the outcome. She recounted leaving the courthouse through a back gate to avoid the cameras, wearing a simple outfit, and then sitting...