Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been in the news recently after reports revealed his divorce from celebrity dance choreographer Dhanashree Verma. However, fresh reports allege that the cricket ace may have another pretty damsel in his sights.
Chahal was at the centre of a recent IPL match victory with his Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammates. Eagle-eyed fans seized the moment to spot Chahal’s friend and social media influencer RJ Mahvash cheering him on throughout the game. Chahal was in action against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as PBKS secured a win at the PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.
Who is RJ Mahvash?
RJ Mahvash is one of India’s most popular social media influencers. She is famous for her content on YouTube and doubles as one of the industry’s top pranksters. Her prank videos attract millions of views alongside her status as a radio jockey.
What RJ Mahvash Thinks About the Recent Rumours
Mahvash has chosen to speak out and break a long tradition among celebrities who choose to keep quiet whenever relationship rumours gain steam. She spoke on the rumours and shed some light on how she views her friendship with Chahal.
Faults dating rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal
Mahvash was blazing on all cylinders when reports alleged a romantic relationship between her and Yuzvendra Chahal. She came out to rubbish these rumours and redirected questions at reporters to register his displeasure over such comments.
“Some articles and speculations have been circulating around the Internet. It’s literally funny to see how baseless these rumours are. If you get seen with a person of the opposite gender, does that mean you are dating them? I’m sorry, what year is this? And how many people are you all dating then?”
Her outburst came few days after rumours began gaining traction over an alleged affair between her and Chahal. Some of these reports went as far as publishing unfounded news suggesting Mahvash was dating Chahal while the cricketer was still married:
“I have been patient for 2-3 days now, but I won’t let any PR teams drag my name into this to cover up other people’s images. Let people live in peace with their friends and family during tough times,” she concluded.
Offers support to Chahal
Mahvash has been seen with Chahal on several occasions since the news of his divorce became public. The duo was recently spotted at India’s victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final game before the current sighting. Mahvash is clearly out to support Chahal during this challenging time, and sees their relationship as platonic for now.
Her stance on relationships
Mahvash revealed her relationship status at a recent interview:
“I am very much single, and I don’t understand the concept of marriage in today’s time,” she said.
“I am someone who would date only when I have to marry. I don’t go on casual dates because I will only date someone I want to get married to. I am that person, like in the film Dhoom, who sees his wife and kids behind the bike,” she added.
Mahvash drops bombshell
RJ Mahvash held nothing back during the interview and revealed she was once engaged but later broke off the agreement:
“I was engaged at the age of 19, and I called it off at the age of 21. Growing up in a small town like Aligarh, our only conditioning was that we needed to find a good husband and get married. That used to be our goal,” Mahvash revealed.
Most fans never knew Mahvash’s early relationship status and are now in heated conversations online after this revelation came to light. Her status as one of India’s young and popular social media influencers has added another layer to Mahvash’s rise from obscurity to the limelight of public attention.
When Did Yuzvendra Chahal Divorce Dhanashree Verma?
Chahal and Verma approached the courts and got their union dissolved in late February 2025. Fans continue to link Chahal with a new partner after this divorce became public. However, Chahal seems to focus on revamping his IPL career after a dismal start to the 2025 season.
Has Chahal Spoken on Dating Mahvash Rumours?
The cricketer has said nothing on media speculation about his love life since divorcing. Suggestions and fan gossip keeps popping up, but the star bowler remains silent amid growing attention from different quarters.
Some fans allege Chahal’s silence could mean he approves of dating Mahvash sometime in the future. However, there is no evidence to support this claim. Several cricketers have left their partners in recent months and went quiet about their relationships right after. Chahal is obviously taking some time off relationship matters as he targets a return to India’s national team.
