Dhanashree Verma stars in song on toxic relationships amid divorce proceedings with Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma appeared before the Bandra Family Court on Thursday for their ongoing divorce proceedings. The Bombay High Court had earlier fast-tracked their divorce-by-mutual-consent petition, waiving the mandatory six-month cooling-off period. Justice Madhav Jamdar directed the family court to finalise the divorce by March 20, as Chahal would be unavailable after March 21 due to his Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments.
Chahal and Verma, who married in December 2020, had reportedly separated in June 2022. They filed for divorce by mutual consent on February 5, 2024. The family court had initially refused to waive the cooling-off period, citing partial compliance with their agreed settlement. Chahal was required to pay Rs 4.75 crore as alimony but had only paid Rs 2.37 crore at the time. However, the High Court overturned this decision, stating that the second instalment was due only after the final divorce decree.
Dhanashree's song on toxic relationships
Amid her divorce proceedings, Dhanashree Verma has featured in a music video titled Dekha Ji Dekha Maine, which delves into the emotional turmoil of a toxic relationship.The music video, which stars Verma alongside Ishwak Singh, provides a raw and unfiltered portrayal of a toxic relationship unraveling.
Set against the backdrop of Jaipur’s outskirts, the song, composed by Jaani, captures a world where love and anger collide, blurring the boundaries between affection and turmoil. Speaking about the song, Dhanshree shared, “This was one of the most emotionally charged performances I’ve been a part of. Every actor always wants to showcase their ability while playing such a character, and this one demanded a certain level of intensity when it came to performance. It has been a pleasure to shoot with the T-Series team, and everyone has put in tremendous effort. I hope it resonates just as deeply with the audience.”
Composer and lyricist Jaani added, “With Dekha Ji Dekha Maine, we wanted to portray the emotional chaos that erupts when love takes a dangerous turn. The music and lyrics capture that storm of emotions. I’m grateful to T-Series and Bhushan Kumar for consistently supporting stories that go beyond the surface and leave a lasting impact.”
Directed by Dhruwal Patel and Jigar Mulani, “Dekha Ji Dekha Maine” features Jyoti Nooran's powerful vocals and Bunny’s intense music. The music video was released today on the T-Series YouTube channel.
What next for Chahal and Verma?
Following the High Court’s directive, the Bandra Family Court is expected to finalise the divorce by March 20. With Chahal set to play for Punjab Kings in the IPL from March 22, both individuals are now moving forward in their professional lives while closing this chapter of their personal journey.