RJ Mahvash’s podcast clip sparked false rumours about Yuzvendra Chahal cheating on Dhanashree Verma. Viral posts wrongly linked her personal story to the cricketer. Mahvash actually spoke about a man she dated at 19 in Aligarh. She said, "once a cheater, always a cheater," referring to her own past experience.
RJ Mahvash has landed in the middle of a social media controversy after excerpts from her recent podcast interview sparked speculation about Yuzvendra Chahal's past marriage. Several viral posts claimed that she had revealed the cricketer cheated on his former wife, Dhanashree Verma, while she was pregnant. However, the complete conversation tells a different story. Mahvash was discussing a painful experience from her own relationship when she was 19, not making allegations against Chahal. The discussion featured in Mahvash's recent appearance on a Pinkvilla podcast. As short clips circulated online, some users connected her remarks to the cricketer because of their public association. The resulting speculation prompted others to revisit the original conversation and point out that an important part of her story had been taken out of context.
How RJ Mahvash's podcast clip sparked controversy
The viral discussion began after portions of Mahvash's interview were shared across social media. Some posts presented her account as a revelation about Chahal's marriage to Dhanashree Verma. The claims suggested that the cricketer had been unfaithful during his former wife's pregnancy. However, Mahvash did not identify Chahal as the person involved in her story. She was speaking about a man she had dated in Aligarh when she was younger. The misleading interpretation appears to have emerged as edited excerpts circulated without the surrounding details.
RJ Mahvash recalls a difficult relationship from her past
During the podcast, Mahvash spoke about falling in love with a man she met on Facebook when she was 19 and living in Aligarh. She described him as an influential figure in the city. She also revealed that she had disagreements with her family because she wanted to marry him. According to Mahvash, the man betrayed her on three occasions. Despite the repeated incidents, she continued forgiving him. The experience eventually affected her mental health, leading to panic attacks and depression. She said she was hospitalised and received treatment involving strong medication and injections. Mahvash also recalled discussing her condition with her then-fiancé. However, he allegedly dismissed her struggles and said his family would not accept a "mental patient". She described this response as a moment that made her reconsider the relationship. She later discovered that the same man had married someone else, allegedly cheated on his pregnant wife and eventually got divorced. Referring to his behaviour, Mahvash described the situation as "once a cheater, always a cheater."
Why Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma were dragged into it
Mahvash and Chahal were spotted together on several occasions after his divorce from Dhanashree was finalised in March 2025. Their appearances at events and outings, along with reports of them travelling together, fuelled speculation about their relationship. Both have previously denied being romantically involved. Chahal has said that they are friends and maintained that he is single. Mahvash has also described their association as a friendship, saying she was supporting him during a difficult period. Their public appearances may have contributed to users connecting her podcast comments to Chahal. However, her account did not establish any connection between her former partner and the cricketer.
Netizens call out misleading interpretation of the interview
Several social media users criticised the viral posts for presenting Mahvash's personal experience as an allegation against Chahal. One user wrote on X, "Stop twisting the entire statement and start blaming Chahal. Chahal and Dhanashree's divorce did not happen when Dhanashree was pregnant. Mahvash was talking about a completely different incident. When Mahvash was 19 years old and studying in Aligarh, she liked a guy. He cheated on Mahvash, which caused her to suffer panic attacks. Later, Mahvash found out that the same guy who had earlier broken up with her had cheated on his pregnant wife. However, people have completely twisted her statement and started blaming Chahal, claiming that he cheated on Dhanashree during her pregnancy.." Another user commented, "Those who are doing it will surely get their deserved karma."
What is known about Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree's separation
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree's divorce was finalised in March 2025. According to India Times, reports surrounding the proceedings stated that they had been living separately for more than 18 months before the legal process began. Compatibility issues were cited in reports about their separation. There is no credible report that Dhanashree was pregnant during their separation or divorce. Chahal has also publicly denied allegations of infidelity and maintained that he has been loyal.