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Dhanashree Verma says she’s staying away from relationships after her divorce, calling herself the “female Salman Khan” on Rise and Fall.
Dhanashree Verma says she’s the “female Salman Khan” after her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal.
Reality shows often bring out raw truths, and for Dhanashree Verma, that truth is clear – love is not on her list anymore. Appearing on Rise and Fall, the actress revealed she’s embracing singlehood after her divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, even likening herself to the “female Salman Khan” of the entertainment world.
Dhanashree, who is competing on the Ashneer Grover–hosted reality show, opened up about her decision to stay away from relationships. In a lighthearted but firm declaration, she said she’s content being single and has no plans of finding her “Raj”.
During a conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit and Pawan Singh, she shared a vivid dream. “I had a dream where I was in a scene from DDLJ, I was in a field with yellow flowers, I was enjoying the scenery in front of me. Then I woke up and wondered what I was seeing.”
When Nayandeep teased her about meeting her dream partner, she replied, “No, I don’t want anyone in my life now. I have been through a lot in my relationship. I’ll be the female Salman Khan of this industry.”
This isn’t the first time she’s addressed her split. Earlier, she explained why she chose dignity over drama after parting ways with Chahal. “Everyone has to maintain self-respect, and when you are in a marriage, you need to keep the respect of the other person also intact. I could have also disrespected him. Do you think I don’t have anything to say as a woman? But he was my husband; I respected him even when we were married, and I have to respect the fact that I was married to him.”
The latest episode also tested her friendships inside the house. Feeling betrayed after Nayandeep picked Arjun Bijlani over her as contender for “Ultimate Ruler”, Dhanashree broke down, saying she had stood by him during tough times.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma tied the knot in 2020 in a lavish wedding attended by several cricketing legends. However, after four years of marriage, their relationship came under public scrutiny, leading to one of the most talked-about divorces in the sports and entertainment industry.
The couple filed for divorce in February 2024, with the separation finalised earlier this year. Post-split, Dhanashree faced online trolling, while Chahal is reportedly dating content creator RJ Mahvash.
Rise and Fall airs on MX Player at 12 pm and Sony TV at 10:30 pm every Monday.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
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September 16, 2025, 13:50 IST
