Taniya Chatterjee has received defamation case by Yuzvendra Chahal. Amid that, know all about the actress who claimed the cricketer DM-ed her 'cute'.
The controversy around Taniya Chatterjee and much-celebrated cricketer, Yuzvendra Chahal is currently one of the most talked-about topics on social media. Well, for those who do not know, it all began when Taniya allegedly showed a few messages sent by Yuzi Chahal. According to her, the star bowler had allegedly called her 'cute'. Later, the cricketer's team reached out to her and asked her to delete the video.
Well, recently Yuzvendra Chahal fired back at Taniya Chatterjee by filing a defamation case against her. Reportedly, Taniya also had a conversation with the paparazzi, in which she confirmed the rumours around the defamation case and explained that she did not expect this to go so viral. Amid the buzz, attention has shifted towards the personal life of Taniya. Do you know that she is a popular influencer and actress? Continue reading to know more about her!
Even though Taniya Chatterjee has been dominating headlines because of her controversy with cricketer, Yuzvendra Chahal, she is a popular actress and social media influencer. It is worth mentioning that Taniya is from Kolkata, who is known for working majorly in OTT projects. Over the years, she has appeared in the adult series, Gandii Baat Season 4 and Class of 2020 Season 2. Apart from this, she was recently seen in a music video named Qayamat, alongside Tony Kakkar.
In February 2026, Taniya Chatterjee had a candid conversation with Bolly.com, during which she revealed that she has worked with global artists like Yo Yo Honey Singh and Elvish Yadav. Talking about her experience working with Elvish and the Desi Kalakaar singer, she said, "The reality show I did with Elvish Yadav became quite viral. The event I hosted with Yo Yo Honey Singh also gained a lot of popularity."
During the same candid chat with Bolly.com, Taniya Chatterjee further spoke about her favourite Bollywood actress and inspiration. She revealed that over the years, she has been deeply inspired by Kareena’s beauty, attitude and bubbliness. Taniya also stated that even though Kareena comes from a privileged background unlike her, she still admires the Jab We Met actress. Further, Taniya revealed that she would love to work with Salman Khan and Kartik Aaryan.
In February 2026, when Taniya was promoting her music video, Qayamat, she had spoken about her journey in the industry as an outsider. In a candid chat, when she was asked about her journey, she described it as ‘challenging’ and explained that initially she was typecast; however, she never gave up. Taniya Chatterjee was quoted as saying:
"My journey has been very challenging. As an outsider, opportunities are limited and struggles are many in Mumbai. I was typecast initially, but I never gave up. My biggest learning is to believe in yourself and keep working hard consistently."
While Taniya Chatterjee is trying to establish her place in the acting industry, she is also a popular social media influencer. She oftens shares content on her Instagram handle for her fans. For those who do not know, Taniya enjoys over 2.3 million followers. The actress often shared her photos and reels regarding her projects. Apart from this, she also shares a lot of dancing content. It is worth noting that in her IG bio, she has described herself as an actor, performer, influencer and motivator.
A few days ago, Taniya Chatterjee made headlines when she had a conversation with the paps, during which she revealed that a cricketer DM-ed her and called her cute. She further revealed that the player was Yuzi Chahal. She shared, "But main kisi aur cricketer ko cute lagti hoon. Unka naam hai Yuzi Chahal."
Moments after the video made rounds on social media, some screenshots started going viral, which claimed that someone from Yuzi Chahal's team had reached out to the actress and asked her to remove the video. Later, she also had a chat with India Forums, in which she spoke about the viral video and her claims. She had shared:
"It was a casual conversation. I was talking to the paps about IPL. I love and understand the sport fully, as my father has taught me cricket since my toddler days. So then, the paps and I were having a lot of talks about it while they were capturing me about if I am following IPL this year, who is my favourite cricketer, just like friends do. I responded saying, Shreyas Iyer is my favourite, and I find him cute, but I am some other cricketer's favourite, it seems."
Recently, Taniya Chatterjee had a conversation with the paparazzi, during which she revealed that she is completely shocked seeing the reaction by netizens over her earlier claims. She further mentioned that people have been trolling her more than the cricketer, but he was the one to file defamation against her. According to the now-viral video, she stated:
"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."
What are your thoughts on Taniya Chatterjee, amid her controversy with ace cricketer, Yuzvendra Chahal, who is currently winning hearts at the ongoing IPL 2026? Let us know.
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