New Delhi, India – In a recent development, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been granted a divorce from his wife Aesha Mukerji on the grounds of cruelty. The divorce proceedings revealed several key issues that contributed to the decision:
- Refusal to Live in India: Aesha Mukerji initially agreed to live with Shikhar Dhawan in India when they got married. However, she later refused, citing her commitment to her ex-husband and their two daughters in Australia. She took their son with her, leaving Dhawan to live alone in India.
- Property Dispute: Aesha Mukerji demanded and acquired ownership of 99% of Dhawan’s three Australian properties, in addition to joint ownership of two others. These properties were purchased with Dhawan’s own funds.
- Defamatory Messages: Aesha purposefully sent defamatory messages about Shikhar Dhawan to various authorities within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), owners of the IPL team, and his fellow cricketers. This was done to pressure and humiliate Dhawan, ensuring she received her monthly maintenance on time.
- Dispute Over Ailing Father: The Court also acknowledged Aesha’s dispute with Dhawan for taking his ailing father to the hospital during his COVID-19 infection.
In 2020, Aesha and their son came to India for an extended stay, while her daughters remained in Australia. She compelled Dhawan to send AU $15,500 monthly to support her daughters from her previous marriage.
This development sheds light on the personal challenges faced by public figures like Shikhar Dhawan and highlights the complexities of marital disputes, particularly in high-profile cases.
