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Chahal's Divorce Ad Sparks Online Outrage
13 Feb
Summary
- Yuzvendra Chahal's new ad uses his divorce controversy for promotion.
- Netizens criticized the ad for being 'cringe' and 'below the line'.
- Chahal and Dhanashree Verma filed for divorce by mutual consent on February 5, 2025.
Yuzvendra Chahal is facing online backlash following the release of a new advertisement for the micro-drama platform, Story TV. The ad, which features Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Bagga, appears to capitalize on Chahal's highly publicized divorce from Dhanashree Verma, referencing the 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy' slogan he wore during the final hearing.
In the video, Chahal takes on the role of chief story officer for Story TV, narrating a script that alludes to a Bollywood diva experiencing a difficult divorce and seeking alimony. Although Verma is not named, viewers quickly connected the dots, leading to widespread criticism. Social media platforms, including Reddit, were flooded with negative reactions, with users calling the marketing 'disgusting' and 'below the line.'
