“‘Broken Trust’: Dhanashree Verma Shares Emotional Insights After Divorce from Chahal”

Dhanashree Verma Hints at ‘Broken Trust’ in MX Player’s Rise and Fall.

The trailer for MX Player’s upcoming reality series Rise and Fall, hosted by entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, is already creating buzz. The show splits 16 contestants into “rulers” and “workers,” blending strategy, competition, and drama. Among the participants are Arjun Bijlani, Kiku Sharda, Kubbra Sait, and dancer-choreographer Dhanashree Verma, who grabbed attention with a striking comment in the promo.

During a strategy discussion, as Kiku Sharda urges teamwork, Dhanashree replies, “Trust bohot pehle toot chuka tha (My trust was broken long ago),” leading many to speculate she was referring to her divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. The couple, married in December 2020, officially parted ways earlier this year, which Dhanashree confirmed in March 2025.

Dhanashree has been open about her emotional journey. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, she recounted breaking down during the final divorce hearing, saying, “I couldn’t even express what I was feeling. I just kept crying.” She also highlighted her surprise at Chahal’s choice of attire that day — a t-shirt reading “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy.”

With her candid remarks and expected on-show dynamics, Dhanashree is already becoming one of the most talked-about contestants. Ashneer Grover described Rise and Fall as a “captivating social experiment,” contrasting privilege with struggle in a high-stakes setting.