Splitsvilla fame, Khushi Mukherjee, is well-known for her daring outfits, which frequently draw both attention and criticism from netizens. In June 2025, she made headlines for a public confrontation with paparazzi after being trolled for an alleged revealing outfit, eventually apologising and taking responsibility for her style choices. Recently, Khushi sparked a massive controversy with an explosive statement about Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Following her remarks about the cricketer, social media influencer Faizan Ansari filed a Rs. 100 crore defamation lawsuit against her on January 13, 2026, bringing her back to public scrutiny.
What was Khushi Mukherjee’s controversial statement about Suryakumar Yadav?
Actress, Khushi Mukherjee, was asked during a recent interview who she would like to date among the Indian cricketers. The 29-year-old stated that none of the Indian men’s cricket team interested her; however, she recalls an incident in which a prominent player showed interest in her. Khushi claimed that the 35-year-old Suryakumar Yadav used to message her frequently in the past. She clarified that it happened long ago, and they were no longer in touch. During the public interaction, she stated:
“Suryakumar Yadav used to message me a lot.”