Who is Ishani Johar? All you need to know about Rahul Chahar's ex-wife
(Courtesy : Rahul Chahar/Instagram)
The couple separated a few days before their 4th anniversary.
Ishani Johar gained widespread recognition as the ex-wife of Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar, who now plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
On February 20, 2026, Chahar announced their divorce through an emotional Instagram post, closing a chapter that began with their marriage in March 2022, in a picturesque destination wedding in Goa.
The couple were engaged in 2019, and had been together for nearly four years before the 15-month legal battle concluded. In his candid note, the 26-year-old leg-spinner reflected on marrying young at 22, admitting he entered the union without fully understanding his own needs or future aspirations.
He described the courtroom months as transformative, teaching patience, resilience, and truth, though the resolution came at a high personal and emotional cost. Rahul emphasized moving forward without anger or regret, reframing the separation as a “release” and “reset” toward self-respect, peace, and wiser choices.
With the personal matter settled, he shifts focus to IPL 2026 after joining CSK for INR 5.20 crore. Chahar has endured a dip in form and will be hoping to rediscover his rhythm with Chennai, under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
He was notably part of the Mumbai Indians’ 2019 and 2020 championship-winning squad, and even played for India briefly during that period.
All you need to know about Rahul Chahar’s ex-wife
Ishani Johar is a professional fashion designer from Bengaluru, Karnataka. She completed most of her schooling in Jaipur before graduating from the Rajasthan University.
Based in Bengaluru, she built her career in fashion design, known for her creative flair. During their marriage, Ishani was a supportive presence in Rahul’s cricketing life, often traveling with him during IPL seasons and managing aspects of his schedule.
Their relationship gained attention for combining her design world with her sports career, highlighted by their small engagement in Jaipur in 2019 and their beautiful white-turquoise themed wedding in Goa.
Details about her family have been kept private, with reports suggesting her father is a government official and her mother a homemaker. Ishani has maintained a low profile despite the prominence of the marriage, which has kept much of her personal life out of the public domain.
When did Rahul Chahar and Ishani Johar get married?
They were married in March 2022 in a destination wedding in Goa after getting engaged in 2019.
What does Ishani Johar do professionally?
Ishani Johar is a Bengaluru-based fashion designer who pursued her education in Jaipur and built a career in the fashion industry.
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