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Defamation case filed against Khushi Mukherjee over false claims about Suryakumar Yadav

Khushi Mukherjee has been slapped with a rs 100 crore defamation case in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, after claiming at a public event that Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav used to message her frequently in the past — a statement that has since sparked controversy and legal action.

January 11, 2026 / 16:38 IST
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  • Khushi Mukherjee faces Rs 100 crore lawsuit over claims about Suryakumar Yadav
  • Faizan Ansari filed the case in Ghazipur, alleging defamation of the cricketer
  • Both Khushi and Suryakumar Yadav have not publicly responded to the lawsuit

Khushi Mukherjee is facing a rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit after making statements about Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav that have been deemed allegedly false and damaging to his reputation.

The case was reportedly filed in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, by a local resident named Faizan Ansari, who has accused Khushi of making unsubstantiated claims about the cricketer with the intention of tarnishing his public image.

The controversy stems from remarks Khushi made at a media event late last year. When asked which cricketer she liked or would consider dating, she named Suryakumar Yadav, alleging that he “used to message her a lot” in the past, though she clarified they were no longer in contact and she was not interested in any romantic link-up.

Those comments quickly drew attention online and among fans of the cricketer, and according to the lawsuit, they were interpreted as false allegations that could harm Suryakumar’s reputation in the public eye.

In the lawsuit, Ansari has alleged that Khushi Mukherjee has been making false allegations Surya Kumar Yadav, in an intention of tarnishing his reputation. In the complaint, he has also requested the Ghazipur SP Dr. Iraj Raja to arrest the actress as soon as possible, for the same. However, both the actress and the popular cricketer have not reacted to these new reports, yet.

As of now, the judicial status of the case and any scheduled hearings have not been widely reported, and it remains unclear how the courts will proceed or whether Khushi Mukherjee will respond through legal counsel.

Also read: Khushi Mukherjee claims cricketer Suryakumar Yadav messaged her, denies any relationship

However, both the actress and the popular cricketer have not reacted to these new reports, yet.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 11, 2026 04:37 pm

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