The world of celebrity couples is a captivating one, with the public always eager to peer into their personal lives. However, there are certain facets of their lives that readers find hard to accept. On 04 October 2023, the renowned Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was granted divorce from his ex-wife, Aesha Dhawan by a Delhi court, citing "cruelty" as the reason for their separation. The cruelty, as Dhawan explains, stemmed from Aesha's decision to live in Australia, which forced him to endure years of separation from their son and inflicted considerable mental distress. According to Shikhar Dhawan, Aesha had initially promised to relocate to India to be with him as he was unable to make a similar move to Australia due to his demanding professional commitments. In the course of their marriage, Aesha also pushed for ownership of three properties that the cricketer had acquired in Australia. She had joint ownership in two of these properties and sole ownership of one. Let's delve into the story of Shikhar Dhawan and Ayesha Mukherjee from the beginning:
1. Shikhar Dhawan, the dashing left-handed opener in Indian cricket, has had his share of successes. He was the top run-scorer for India in the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2015 World Cup, and the 2017 Champions Trophy. Aesha, his former wife, is no stranger to success either, having made a name for herself as a kickboxer with national and international recognition.
2. Their love story began in the virtual world, as Shikhar stumbled upon Ayesha's photos while scrolling through his Facebook feed. Her stunning appearance immediately caught his eye, prompting him to send her a friend request, which she accepted. Thus began their friendship, nurtured through lengthy conversations on the social media platform.
3. Ayesha had previously been married to an Australian businessman, with whom she had two daughters, Aliyah and Rhea. Despite her marital history, Shikhar was smitten by this Bengali beauty and pursued a relationship with her.
4. Shikhar and Ayesha shared an age gap of ten years, but her zest for life and vivacity captivated him. Beyond being partners in love, they cherished a deep friendship and a shared passion for exploring new experiences.
5. Family approval wasn't readily granted to their relationship. Convincing Shikhar's parents, especially his father, Mahendra Pal Dhawan, proved to be a formidable challenge. However, the couple finally tied the knot on 30 October 2012.
6. In December 2014, Ayesha gave birth to a son named Zoravar. Additionally, Shikhar Dhawan adopted Aesha's daughters, Aliyah and Rhea, cementing their blended family.
7. Throughout his career, Shikhar frequently acknowledged the unwavering support he received from Ayesha, considering her a pillar of strength.
8. However, rumours of trouble in paradise had been circulating recently, hinting at turbulence in their marriage.
9. The divorce proceedings revealed the mental anguish Shikhar had endured due to Aesha's decision to live abroad, effectively creating a "long-distance marriage" that kept him separated from his son for an extended period.
10. The court also granted Shikhar Dhawan visitation rights to spend time with his son in both Australia and India. Aesha was mandated to facilitate their son's visits to India during summer and winter breaks, including overnight stays with Shikhar and his family.
