Arjun Bijlani on claims Dhanashree Verma used her divorce with Yuzvendra Chahal in Rise And Fall, ‘She spoke openly, I wouldn’t’ |

Arjun Bijlani emerged as the winner of Rise And Fall, Ashneer Grover’s reality show, which concluded on Friday. Arjun walked away with the glittering trophy and a cash prize of Rs 28 lakh after weeks of intense competition and emotional confrontations inside the house.

Dhanashree Verma’s personal revelations stirred debate

One of the most talked-about contestants this season was choreographer Dhanashree Verma, who had been open about her personal life on the show. Married to Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal in 2020, the two parted ways in June 2022, and their divorce was finalized by mutual consent in March 2025. Her frequent mentions of her past marriage sparked debate among viewers, with many accusing her of using her personal struggles to gain sympathy and traction in the game.

Arjun Bijlani on Dhanashree’s approach

After his win, Arjun was asked if he believed Dhanashree had used her divorce narrative to her advantage. Responding to Hindustan Times, he said, “She spoke about her personal life out in the open, I would have never done that. Sometimes people forget that even in a competitive environment, we’re still human. Showing care shouldn’t be seen as weakness. She said quite a few things – about parties and more. I want to understand, why is it such a taboo for guys to hang out and party? Having said that, even if she was lying or doing all that for the game, how would I know? I was just being considerate.”

Yuzvendra Chahal breaks silence on Dhanashree’s allegations

Recently, Yuzvendra Chahal had addressed his divorce in an interview, firmly denying the allegations made by Dhanashree on the show. He maintained that he had never cheated and called the matter “done and dusted,” expressing a desire to move forward with his life.