Yuzvendra Chahal shares photos from Shikhar Dhawan’s wedding, captioning “Mere yaar ki shaadi hai,” which trended instantly online
New Delhi: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan married his long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private wedding ceremony in the Delhi-NCR region. The wedding went viral on social media as fans shared memes, heartfelt wishes, and congratulatory messages for “Gabbar” finding love again at 40.
On Instagram, Dhawan shared an intimate moment from the wedding writing: “Mr. & Mrs. Dhawan ❤️” and tagging Sophie Shine. The post, which shows the couple exchanging garlands and smiling at each other, quickly garnered over 2.3 million likes. Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh commented on the post: “Congratulations and God bless, Shikhar Bhai! ❤️🎯💕”
Couple’s Journey Together
Dhawan and Sophie first caught attention during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Their relationship became Instagram-official in May 2025 with affectionate posts and captions.
On January 12, 2026, the couple announced their engagement. Fans also got glimpses of pre-wedding events like sangeet and mehendi, shared by the couple on social media, building excitement for the wedding.
Wedding Day Highlights
The private wedding combined traditional rituals and modern elegance.
They performed important ceremonies like sindoor and varmala.
Close friends, former teammates, and BCCI officials attended, making it special and personal.
Fashion And Style
Sophie Shine wore an ivory silk lehenga with floral embroidery, designed by Manish Malhotra, moving away from traditional red bridal wear.
Dhawan wore a white sherwani with an emerald mala, complementing Sophie’s outfit.
Guests praised the couple’s stylish and elegant looks, which were shared widely on social media.
Fans And Celebrities React
Photos and videos, shared by Dhawan and friend Yuzvendra Chahal, quickly went viral. Chahal captioned his post “Mere yaar ki shaadi hai”, trending online.
Fans and celebrities, including Ranveer Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez, sent congratulations. Dance clips, Instagram Stories, and fan edits made the wedding a major social media trend.
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Dhawan’s Personal Life
This is Dhawan’s second marriage. He was earlier married to Ayesha Mukherjee in 2011 and divorced in October 2023. They have a son, Zoravar.
Dhawan has spoken about the emotional challenges of his divorce and continues to maintain a strong bond with his son. Fans have celebrated Sophie Shine’s presence as a source of happiness and stability in his life.
Who Is Sophie Shine
Born in Ireland, Sophie Shine has a degree in Marketing and Management. She works as Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.
She also works with Dhawan as COO of Da One Sports and contributes to the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, combining professional and personal partnership. Her work and philanthropic efforts have earned admiration from fans and media.
Love And New Beginning
The wedding of Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine is one of the most celebrated celebrity weddings of 2026. Viral photos, heartfelt wishes, and memes show how fans connect with Dhawan beyond cricket.
The Instagram post of the couple and reactions from celebrities like Ranveer Singh reflect the excitement and love surrounding this new chapter in Dhawan’s life.
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