Bollywood actress Khushi Mukherjee has once again found herself in the spotlight after Mumbai-based social media influencer Faizan Ansari reportedly filed a ₹100 crore defamation case against her, according to a Times of India report. The case stems from claims allegedly made by Mukherjee involving Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, which sparked widespread attention on social media.
Speaking to the media in Ghazipur, Ansari strongly denied Mukherjee’s allegations and defended the Indian batter. “I know her very well. She stays in Mumbai. She has wrongly accused Suryakumar Yadav, who is the pride of India, Uttar Pradesh, and Ghazipur. The truth is that even Suryakumar’s watchman doesn’t know Khushi Mukherjee,” he said while confirming that an FIR had been filed.
Ansari further claimed that Mukherjee’s remarks were aimed at gaining publicity. “If Khushi Mukherjee proves her claims, I am ready to face legal proceedings. She is spreading lies that Suryakumar Yadav used to message her on WhatsApp. This is nothing but a publicity stunt,” he added.
Following the backlash, Khushi Mukherjee issued a clarification after her comments went viral during an interview with News24. She denied any wrongdoing and insisted that her relationship with Suryakumar Yadav was being misrepresented.
“There was nothing like that between us. We were only good friends and nothing more,” Mukherjee said. “He lost a match at that time, and it made me sad. That’s all. I am told one thing behind the camera and then something else is shown in front of it. I am made to say whatever they want on camera.”
She also expressed distress over the circulation of private chats and alleged hacking. “Suryakumar Yadav was just my friend. I don’t want to be linked with anyone. When people start opening my chats, sharing them, hacking my account, and spreading nonsense, what am I supposed to say?” she added.
Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav remains focused on cricketing duties. The Indian batter is set to lead India in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and later in the T20 World Cup 2026. While his recent form has come under scrutiny, there has been no official response from the cricketer regarding the controversy.
