Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 08:00 IST

Dhanashree Verma hints at her split with Yuzvendra Chahal while appearing on Ashneer Grover’s new reality show Rise and Fall.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce was finalized this year.

The trailer of Rise and Fall, a new reality series hosted by entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, has caught everyone’s attention. The show, which will stream on MX Player, promises high drama with its unique format where contestants are divided into “rulers” and “workers.” Among the 16 contestants are television actor Arjun Bijlani, comedian Kiku Sharda, actress Kubbra Sait, and dancer-choreographer Dhanashree Verma, who is already making headlines with a cryptic remark in the promo.

In the trailer, viewers see Kiku and Kubbra enjoying luxury as rulers while the workers toil in the basement. During a strategy discussion, Kiku Sharda is heard saying, “Trust me, we will only win by banding together.” Dhanashree immediately responds, “Trust bohot pehle toot chuka tha (My trust was broken long ago),” sparking speculation that she was alluding to her marriage with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal.

The two tied the knot in December 2020 in Gurgaon, but earlier this year, the couple officially divorced after months of speculation. Dhanashree confirmed the separation in March 2025, while Chahal himself addressed the matter in an emotional note.

Dhanashree has since been candid about her struggles. In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, she described breaking down during the final divorce hearing. “I couldn’t even express what I was feeling. I just kept crying,” she recalled. What also caught public attention was Chahal’s choice of attire on the same day — a t-shirt reading “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy.” Dhanashree questioned the gesture, saying, “Are bhai, WhatsApp kar deta. T-shirt kyun pehna hai?”

Her sharp remarks and vulnerable confessions have only heightened interest in her Rise and Fall journey. Ashneer Grover, making his debut as a reality show host, described the concept as a “captivating social experiment,” emphasising the contrast between privilege and struggle.

With Dhanashree already dropping cryptic statements and clashing dynamics expected among contestants, Rise and Fall is poised to be a show that blends drama, strategy, and personal revelations. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Dhanashree will continue addressing her past or shift focus to competing in the game.

Rise and Fall will be available for streaming soon on MX Player, adding another must-watch title to India’s growing reality TV space.

Shrishti Negi

Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More

Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More