Choreographer Dhanashree Verma recently opened up about her marriage and subsequent divorce during an episode of the Amazon MX Player show, Rise and Fall. She tied the knot with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal on December 22, 2020, but the couple went their separate ways five years later in 2025. During her conversation with host Arjun Bijlani, Dhanashree shared her experiences surrounding both love and arranged marriages.
Entertainment Desk, New Delhi. Dhanashree Verma, a talented choreographer and actress, is a prominent participant on the Amazon MX Player series Rise and Fall. Before her current stint, she gained popularity as a contestant on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and has appeared in numerous music videos, showcasing her dancing prowess.
Marriage in 2020 and Separation in 2025
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal celebrated their wedding on December 22, 2020. However, their union came to an end in 2025 after five years together. In a candid discussion with Arjun Bijlani on Rise and Fall, Dhanashree reflected on the complexities of her marriage and the emotional toll of the divorce.
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Ongoing Concerns for Her Ex-Husband
When Arjun Bijlani inquired whether Dhanashree’s marriage was based on love or an arranged setup, she responded, “It was a mix of both love and arranged.” She elaborated, “The truth is that he genuinely wished to marry. I accepted the proposal because, throughout this journey, I felt an abundance of love surrounding me. We began dating in August and were married by December. We traveled together and shared our lives.” When asked if she could maintain a friendship with Yuzvendra, Dhanashree admitted, “I will always have concerns. I can assure you that this worry will never cease on my part.”
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Dhanashree’s Journey from Dentistry to Choreography
In a previous conversation with renowned choreographer Farah Khan, Dhanashree revealed that her career began in dentistry before she became a recognized dancer and digital content creator. Interestingly, she shared that she had once treated the famous Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor. Dhanashree operated two dental clinics located in the bustling neighborhoods of Bandra and Lokhandwala.
