Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has found himself at the center of a social media firestorm following allegations made by actress Taniya Chatterjee.
The actress, known for her roles in Ullu and Gandii Baat, has claimed that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowler sent her a direct message on Instagram calling her “cute” in response to one of her photos. A video of the interaction with paparazzi has since gone viral, sparking heated debates across digital platforms.
In the widely circulated clip, Taniya is seen showing her mobile phone to camera persons, purportedly displaying a chat window with the cricketer. While blushing on camera, she remarked, “Yaar cute toh normal cheez hai, mujhe toh bahut log bolte hain cute” (Being called cute is normal, many people tell me that).
When asked if she had responded to the message, the actress claimed she had seen the DM quite late. The incident comes at a time when Chahal’s personal life has remained under heavy public scrutiny following his divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma.
The reaction from netizens has been swift and largely critical. Many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to slam the cricketer, with some labeling his alleged behavior as “cheap and shameless.” One user commented, “If this is real, shame on Yuzvendra,” while others questioned the authenticity of the “exposure” video. Despite the mounting criticism and the viral nature of the allegations, Chahal has yet to issue an official statement or reaction to the claims.
The controversy adds to a string of recent headlines involving the PBKS star, including a recent viral video that allegedly showed him throwing a cigarette while driving. For Taniya Chatterjee, the “DM reveal” has kept her in the limelight, though it has also invited scrutiny over the ethics of sharing private messages with the media.