Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has filed a ₹100 crore defamation case against actress Khushi Mukherjee, after she made remarks involving Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in a recent interview. The ₹100 crore lawsuit was lodged on January 13, 2026, at the Ghazipur police station in Uttar Pradesh, where Ansari had travelled from Mumbai to ensure the complaint was formally registered. Ansari alleges that Mukherjee’s comments were untrue and could harm the reputation of the prominent cricketer.
Ansari labelled her statements as “false and defamatory,” asserting they were made as a publicity stunt that could negatively impact a national-level sportsperson. In his written complaint, he urged authorities to take immediate action, saying, “We want an FIR to be registered immediately against Khushi Mukherjee. … It is my responsibility to take this issue to every corner of the world. I am not afraid of anyone. I only want justice.” He also mentioned that he has over two million followers on Instagram and that his videos reach millions, underlining his intention to amplify the matter.
Responding to the filing of the ₹100 crore suit, Ansari added that his legal team is strong and experienced, noting past high-profile defamation cases they have handled. He said he would publicly apologise if Mukherjee could substantiate her claims, but until then encouraged people across the country to support Suryakumar Yadav.
The source of the controversy was Mukherjee’s comment that Suryakumar “used to message me a lot,” made while discussing questions about dating cricketers. She also said several players were interested in her but denied any romantic involvement with Yadav. Following strong backlash online, she clarified in an NDTV interview that her remarks were misinterpreted, meant to reflect friendly contact only, and that her Instagram account was hacked at one point. She reiterated that they have not been in touch for a long time and wished Team India and Suryakumar Yadav well ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
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