Uorfi Javed calls out the ‘Indian mentality’ of villainizing women amid Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce has been grabbing headlines lately. Be it the cricketer’s choice of T-shirt reading, “Be your own sugar daddy” or the release of Dhanashree’s new music, the duo has everyone’s attention. While neither has officially made any announcements about the divorce, there have been a lot of speculations, mostly aimed at the Dhanashree, especially about the amount of alimony. Amid this, a video of Uorfi Javed has surfaced on the internet where she can be seen slamming trolls for alleged name-calling and shaming a woman always.

During a recent round table discussion, Uorfi Javed criticized the prevailing mindset in India when it comes to divorces, especially involving public figures. She pointed out how cricketers are often idolized to the extent that they are seen as incapable of any wrongdoing. Without mentioning any names, she highlighted how people tend to assume the worst about women in such situations, often portraying them as villains for ending a marriage.

She emphasized that the public rarely knows the full story behind a couple’s separation. Yet, judgments are quickly made, usually favouring the man, particularly if he is wealthy and successful. In contrast, the woman is often assumed to be financially dependent, with baseless accusations of opportunism following her every step.


Further challenging this narrative, Uorfi questioned why a successful cricketer, capable of making crucial life decisions, would choose a partner if he truly believed she was after his wealth. She argued that if such a choice was made knowingly, then the responsibility should be shared, rather than placing all the blame on the woman.

Internet react

Many users praised Uorfi Javed for her bold stance, with some calling her words undeniable truths. Others expressed their agreement, emphasizing that she always speaks with honesty and clarity.