Who is Sophie Shine? All you need to know about Shikhar Dhawan’s rumoured bride-to-be
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Shine, in a grand ceremony in New Delhi. In this article, we will look at who Sophie Shine is, Shikhar Dhawan’s girlfriend and rumoured bride-to-be.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Shine, in a grand ceremony in New Delhi. According to a report by HT City, the wedding will take place in the third week of February in the Delhi-NCR region.
The couple has known each other for quite some time, but their relationship came into the public eye after they were seen together in the stands during the Champions Trophy 2025. Reports suggest that Dhawan and Sophie first met in Dubai a few years ago and slowly became close friends. The couple has reportedly been living together for more than a year.
Dhawan was earlier married to Ayesha Mukherjee, and they have a son, 11-year-old Zoravar Dhawan. The couple divorced in 2023. In this article, we will look at who Sophie Shine is, Shikhar Dhawan’s girlfriend and rumoured bride-to-be.
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Who Is Sophie Shine?
According to reports, Sophie Shine has a strong academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology and completed her schooling at Castleroy College in Ireland. Unlike many partners of sports stars, Sophie comes from the corporate sector.
She currently works as Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation, based in Abu Dhabi. In addition to her corporate role, Sophie also heads the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, the charitable wing of Da One Sports, and is actively involved in social work.
Relationship with Shikhar Dhawan
Sophie has a growing social media presence, with close to 341,000 followers on Instagram. She has shared several photos and videos with Shikhar Dhawan over the past few months. The couple was also seen together at cricket matches, though their relationship became public only after Dhawan confirmed it himself.
Sources say Dhawan and Sophie first met in Dubai a few years ago. What began as a friendship slowly grew into a serious relationship. Reports suggest the couple has been living together for over a year, which further strengthened their bond and led to their decision to get married.
Dhawan was earlier married to Ayesha Mukherjee, and the couple has an 11-year-old son, Zoravar Dhawan. They separated in 2023.
As wedding preparations continue, Dhawan has also been in the news for the launch of his autobiography, The One: My Life and More, making this an important phase in his life both personally and professionally.
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