Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal may have gone their separate ways, but traces of their past still seem to follow her. The choreographer and influencer continues to face harsh comments online, with some people still labeling her a “gold digger.” The topic came up again recently when she appeared on Ashneer Grover’s reality show, and one of her co-contestants made a subtle comment that hit a nerve. Dhanashree’s witty and graceful response has since gone viral.
In a promo from the show, Dhanashree was paired with actor Arjun Bijlani for a challenge where contestants had to choose between a gold bag worth ₹2 lakh and a silver bag worth ₹1 lakh. During the task, Arjun jokingly said, “Diamonds and silver don’t suit me, only gold suits me.” Dhanashree immediately turned the moment around with a sharp yet lighthearted reply that was full of irony. She said, “Ye line toh main bol nahi sakti. Agar maine ye line bol di toh jo mujhe pyaar milne vala hoga vo bhi nahi milega.” Her quick comeback drew laughter from everyone on set and applause from viewers who saw it as a clever response to the unfair “gold digger” tag she’s often given.
In another recent appearance, on Farah Khan’s vlog, Dhanashree opened up a bit about life after her divorce. Farah, who shares a close bond with her, asked how she was adjusting to living alone since she had previously lived with her parents and then with Yuzvendra after marriage. Dhanashree calmly shared that she and Chahal are on good terms now and even stay in touch through messages. “I am in touch with Yuzi also on messages. He used to call me maa; he is sweet only,” she said, smiling.
The conversation showed that there’s no bitterness between the two and that both have chosen peace and maturity over drama. Dhanashree, who is currently focusing on her work and reality show commitments, has been earning praise for handling herself with grace and humor despite constant online trolling.
Fans remember her last collaboration with Farah Khan on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, where Dhanashree joined as a wildcard contestant while Farah judged the show. Their bond continues off-screen too, with Farah often cheering her on for staying positive and authentic through it all.