Why did Rahul Chahar and Ishani Johar get divorced? Indian spinner opens up on 15 month legal battle weeks before fourth anniversary

He described the experience as one that taught him about boundaries, self awareness and resilience. He also made it clear that he does not see the divorce as an ending, but as a reset.

Rahul Chahar revealed that the separation involved a 15 month legal process in court. He said it was necessary so that he could “share his truth” and reach closure. One line from his statement stood out. He admitted that the settlement “costed a lot.” He did not explain whether he meant emotionally, financially or both. However, the phrase suggests the process was difficult and draining.

Despite that, he stressed that he is closing this chapter with clarity, not anger or regret. That tone shaped most of his message. It felt reflective rather than bitter.

The honest answer is that no detailed reason has been shared publicly. There were no allegations, no public accusations and no direct blame placed on either side.

Instead, Chahar focused on personal growth. He hinted that marrying young, without fully knowing himself, may have contributed to the breakdown. But beyond that, the exact circumstances remain private. In a world where celebrity splits often turn ugly, his statement was restrained and controlled.

The post, simply captioned “Finally,” quickly went viral. Within hours, it gathered thousands of likes and hundreds of replies. Reactions were mixed. One user on X said, “Saans leti hu to ek cricketer ki divorce ho jati h,” joking about how frequently cricketers seem to announce divorces lately. Another user commented, “Having to use ChatGPT to write a divorce tweet seems like bro is really emotional.”

There were also many supportive voices. One user on X said, “Wishing you good luck for your future. Keep working harder to become more successful in personal and professional life.” Another shared a personal story, writing, “As someone who has gone through 498A but moved on and healed, totally empathise with you. Forgive and move on.”

Some fans simply expressed sadness. One post read, “Rahul Chahar is a famous Indian cricketer and is rich too. Still he ended up in divorce. It’s sad to see people going through this.” The reactions show how personal milestones of public figures often become national conversations.

This announcement also comes at an important stage in Chahar’s cricket journey. Rahul Chahar made his India debut in 2019 and last played for the national team in 2021. Since then, he has focused on domestic cricket and the IPL. He has played 79 IPL matches and taken 75 wickets with an economy rate of 7.72.