Indian cricketer Rahul Chahar divorced his wife Ishani Johar, 3 years of marriage ended after 15 months of legal battle.

Indian leg-spin bowler Rahul Chahar has recently made public the news of his separation from his wife Ishani Johar. He himself shared this information through an emotional post on social media, especially Instagram. Rahul wrote that he got married at a very young age. When he could not fully understand himself and the goals of his life. Now they have officially closed the chapter of this relationship. But he has no regrets in this.

Rahul told that he had been making rounds of court for the last 15 months. This long legal process taught him a lot about patience, courage and trust in himself. He said that this decision was costly, but now they are moving forward with clarity. Instead of anger or regret, Rahul talked about ending this chapter with peace and self-respect. He now wants to focus on the new journey of his life.

Rahul and Ishani’s love story

The story of Rahul Chahar and Ishani Johar seems quite romantic and filmy. Both of them first met 3-4 years before marriage, when both of them were in their teens. This meeting happened through their common friends. Gradually the friendship between the two turned into love. After dating for many years, Rahul proposed Ishaani. His sister Malti had shared a video, in which Rahul was seen proposing to Ishani by giving her a rose. Both of them got engaged in December 2019. Then on 9 March 2022, a beautiful beach destination wedding took place in Goa. This marriage took place with great pomp and show. Many cricketers, celebrities and close relatives participated in it. Rahul was only 22 years old at that time.

Rahul’s career

Rahul Chahar’s cricket career: Rahul Chahar is the leg-spinner of the Indian team and performs very well especially in the T20 format. He has been playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a long time and has taken wickets for many teams. Although his international career did not last long. He has played only one ODI and six T20I matches so far. Recently, in the mini-auction of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought him for Rs 5.2 crore.

Rahul Chahar’s connection with Deepak Chahar and Malti Chahar

They are double cousins, because their fathers are brothers and mothers are also sisters, that is, there is a relationship from both sides, due to which they are closer than normal cousins. Both are residents of Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and have grown up together since childhood. Their houses were opposite each other. There is an age difference of seven years between Deepak and Rahul. Deepak is elder than Rahul. Deepak’s father Lokendra Singh Chahar taught cricket to both of them. He is Rahul’s uncle and Deepak’s father. Lokendra trained both of them together and dreamed of playing for India. Deepak is a fast bowler, while Rahul is a leg-spinner. Both have played in IPL and also got a chance in the Indian team. Actress Malti Chahar, who came in Bigg Boss Season 19, is Rahul Chahar’s cousin.