Actor Taniya Chatterjee has spoken out after her name got caught in a big online controversy involving cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. A simple social media interaction has now become more serious, with Taniya claiming that Chahal has sent her a defamation notice.
The issue has divided people online. Some are supporting her, while others are criticising her. The trolling has also become a major part of the conversation. Read on to know how she has reacted!
Taniya Chatterjee REACTS To Controversy
Gandii Baat actress recently spoke to paparazzi and shared how the situation has affected her. She said she did not expect things to go this far and feels she is the one being targeted the most.
She said, “Itna jyaada viral ho jaayega idea nahi tha. Aur mujhe hi jyaada troll kar rahe hai yaar. Main hi badnaam ho rahi hu. Unka toh theek hai, kuch ho hi nahi raha. Defamation ka case unhone mere upar bheja. [Didn’t know it would go viral. i am the one facing trolls, getting humiliated. Nobody is saying anything against him. He has sent a defamation case against me].”
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How This Yuzvendra Chahal Controversy Started
The matter began when Taniya Chatterjee shared details about a message she says she received from Yuzvendra Chahal on Instagram. She claimed that the cricketer called her “cute” in a direct message.
Once this came out, it spread quickly on social media. Many people reacted strongly. Some questioned Chahal, while others felt private chats should not be made public.
Later, Taniya herself said that such messages are common and not a big deal. But by that time, the issue had already gained attention.
In another paparazzi interaction, she also claimed that Chahal’s PR team asked her to delete the video. This added more curiosity and discussion around the matter.
Yuzvendra Chahal Stays Silent
So far, Yuzvendra Chahal has not reacted publicly to the claims. He has not spoken about the alleged defamation case either. Right now, he is busy playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Even as the controversy continues online, he has kept a low profile on the issue.
Chahal is often in the news for his social media presence. His personal life has also been discussed a lot, especially after his divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma in 2025.
He has also been linked to names like RJ Mahvash and Shefali Bagga, though none of these rumours were officially confirmed.
