01 August,2025 12:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal is making headlines after getting spotted with RJ Mahvash. Rumours are rife that they are dating; however, the two were tight-lipped about. Now, the cricketer has set the records straight by clarifying that they are not dating. He also expresses disappointment towards netizens, calling the actress a homewrecker.
In a podcast with Raj Shamani, the cricketer says, "No, there's nothing. People can think whatever they want to think," when asked if anything is going on with Mahvash or anyone else. When asked about falling in love again, he admitted, "It will take time to process. I need to gather myself. I'm not afraid to fall in love again, but I'm scared of losing the person because I get attached with all my heart."
Addressing the rumours linking him to RJ Mahvash, Chahal recounted how online speculation took a toll on both of them. "For the first time, when I was seen with someone, people started linking us right away. Even she clarified it, but it was very hard for her. She was called a homewrecker⦠people said really nasty things. I felt terrible," he shared.
He also explained how a simple Christmas dinner with friends was blown out of proportion. "We had a Christmas dinner with five people, but the photo was cropped to make it look like just the two of us were on a dinner date. It got to a point where we couldn't even go out with friends without worrying about what people would say."
Another incident that bothered him was when they were seen together at a hotel before he left for the airport. "She offered to drop me, and while we were waiting for the car, someone recorded a video. I was just fixing my hair, and people started saying all sorts of cheap things, like we were coming out of a hotel room. That really hurt me. It was very upsetting."
Before dating Mahvash, Chahal was married to dancer-influencer Dhanashree Verma. They tied the knot in 2020 and separated in 2024. In the same interview, Chahal shared how the divorce took a toll on him mentally.
