Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has reportedly sent a defamation notice to actress Taniya Chatterjee after she showed paparazzi their private chat.
She showed Chahal’s alleged replies to her Instagram stories and later refused to delete the video following a request from the cricketer’s PR team.
While Chatterjee did not reveal the amount mentioned in the notice, she has now spoken out about the controversy. In a recent interview, she said that the legal notice would not change anything and that her lawyers would respond to it through the proper legal channels.
‘Calling Someone Cute Is Not A Crime’: Taniya Chatterjee
Taniya maintained that she had done nothing wrong. ‘Calling someone ‘cute’ is not a crime. It was simply a normal compliment that he (Chahal) seems to have misunderstood. I only shared the message, but it was presented as if I had done something inappropriate. I don’t understand what the issue is with the word ‘cute’. There was nothing wrong in what I said,’ she told OneIndia.
The issue reportedly began after a video of Chatterjee showing Chahal’s responses to her Instagram stories went viral on social media. According to her, the cricketer had called her ‘cute’ on multiple occasions. She also claimed that she only noticed his replies later and had not seen them when they were sent.
Chatterjee further called the legal notice ‘ridiculous’. She said, ‘How can a compliment amount to defamation? Celebrities compliment each other all the time. Many well-known personalities have called me ‘hot’ – should I file defamation cases against all of them?’
‘He Should Focus On His Game’
Chatterjee also suggested that Chahal should focus on his cricket instead of engaging in controversies. ‘He should concentrate on his game rather than these issues. If he is dropping catches on the field, is he taking out that frustration on me?’ she remarked.
She added that she is speaking up because she also felt hurt by the situation. ‘People should learn to take compliments positively. I am focusing on my work and music videos, and he should focus on his career.’
Who Is Taniya Chatterjee?
Taniya Chatterjee is a Kolkata-based actor, model and social media influencer known for her work in OTT projects and web series. She gained significant recognition after appearing in Gandii Baat Season 4, which remains one of her most prominent roles.
She later went on to feature in Class of 2020 Season 2. Apart from acting, Chatterjee maintains a strong presence on social media and has over 2.3 million followers on Instagram. Her profile describes her as an actor, performer, influencer and motivator.