Pratik Utekar has strongly refuted speculation suggesting a romantic connection with Dhanashree Verma, the choreographer and wife of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Taking to Instagram, Pratik addressed the rumours and criticized those spreading baseless stories based on a single photograph.
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“The world is too free to make stories and comment and DM with just one picture of what they see… Grow up, guys," he wrote in an Instagram story, expressing frustration over the unwarranted assumptions.
The rumours began after a picture of Pratik and Dhanashree went viral on social media, showing them in a warm hug. The image sparked widespread speculation, with many wondering if Dhanashree was romantically involved with Pratik. However, Pratik’s direct response aimed to dispel these claims, urging people to avoid making judgments without context.
The speculation about Dhanashree’s personal life gained traction against the backdrop of ongoing rumours about her marriage to Yuzvendra Chahal. Fans noticed that the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram, fueling talks of a potential separation. Adding to the intrigue, Yuzvendra removed all pictures featuring Dhanashree from his social media account, while Dhanashree retained a few images of her husband.
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