Rs 100 Crore Defamation Case Filed Against Khushi Mukherjee Over Suryakumar Yadav Claim

New Delhi: Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against actress and content creator Khushi Mukherjee. This complaint was lodged at Ghazipur Police Station in Uttar Pradesh on 13 January 2026. Ansari says the statement made by Mukherjee regarding Indian cricket team's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav was "incorrect and damaging to reputation."

Did the statements prove to be so controversial?

Khushi Mukherjee had said during a public interaction that Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav used to message her “a lot” earlier. This statement quickly went viral on social media and was followed by a lot of debate and criticism. Many people called it a statement given without evidence.

What allegations have been made by the complainant?

Faizan Ansari alleges that Khushi Mukherjee deliberately made this statement to make headlines and attract attention. He said that such a claim could damage the personal and professional image of an eminent player. Ansari has also demanded strict action in the case and a minimum punishment of seven years.

What is said in the lawsuit?

The complaint filed in the court also said that if Mukherjee is unable to prove her claims with evidence, then legal action should be taken against her. Ansari has said that he himself traveled from Mumbai to Ghazipur to take the case forward and lodged an FIR.

What has Khushi Mukherjee said?

In a recent official statement, Khushi Mukherjee clarified her statement and said that she was not in any romantic relationship with Suryakumar Yadav. She said that her statement was taken in the wrong context, and the claim of the social media account being hacked has also been raised. She also wished Team India and Suryakumar Yadav all the best for the upcoming matches.

How was the response to the controversy?

This matter has been discussed extensively on social media. Both cricket fans and internet users are giving their opinions on this. Suryakumar Yadav has not yet given any public response in this regard.