Yuzvendra Chahal and Taniya Chatterjee (Source: AFP and X)
In the middle of the ongoing IPL 2026, a new controversy involving Yuzvendra Chahal has surfaced, quickly capturing the attention on social media. The Punjab Kings spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, has frequently made headlines for his personal life and this time, the buzz is around Chahal's private message sent to actress Taniya Chatterjee.
The situation gained momentum after a video clip began circulating widely on social media platforms. In the video, Taniya Chatterjee is seen speaking to paparazzi and revealing what she claims is a direct message from Yuzvendra Chahal on Instagram.
According to her, the message included a simple compliment along with some of her own videos shared by him.
Taniya Chatterjee shares chat with Yuzvendra Chahal
The actress openly addressed the matter during a public interaction. Holding up her phone, Taniya Chatterjee showed what appeared to be a chat where Yuzvendra Chahal had called her 'cute' after sharing her video clips.
She also mentioned that she does not personally know the Indian spinner, which made the message somewhat surprising.
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When asked whether she had replied to Chahal’s message, she stated that she had seen it quite late and had not engaged much in the conversation. Despite her calm reaction, the video has continued to circulate widely online.
Watch the video here:
It is important to mention that so far, Yuzvendra Chahal has not issued any official statement regarding this matter.
This incident has added another layer to the ongoing personal talk about Chahal’s personal life. The star player has frequently been in the news for off-field matters, particularly after his separation from choreographer and influencer Dhanashree Verma in 2025.
Since then, various rumours and speculations have linked his name to different personalities, though these claims remain unverified.
Who is Taniya Chatterjee?
Tanya Chatterjee is an actress, model, and social media influencer from Kolkata. She is known for her roles in bold web series and digital content. She has built a strong presence in the OTT space and has been part of the “Gandi Baat” Season 4 and “Class of 2020” Season 2. She has also featured in multiple series on the Ullu app.
Apart from acting, Tanya has appeared in music videos and continues to build her career in the entertainment industry.
Yuzvendra Chahal's another controversial video viral amid IPL 2026
Adding to the ongoing buzz, another video has surfaced online, which allegedly shows Chahal. In this clip, a person believed to be Chahal is seen sitting in a luxury car, possibly in the driver's seat, with another individual beside him.
What has caught viewers’ attention is that the person appears to be smoking while inside the vehicle. However, there is no clear confirmation about the identity of the individual in the video, nor is there any verified information about when or where it was recorded.
Despite the lack of confirmation, the video has been all over the internet, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
It is vital to note that Chahal is playing in IPL 2026 for the Punjab Kings. The star cricketer has played in 4 matches this season and has bagged 3 wickets at an economy rate of 8.20.
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