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Actress and social media personality Taniya Chatterjee has become a hot topic after a video emerged showing her engaging with paparazzi and purportedly disclosing private Instagram messages from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. In the widely shared clip, she revealed that Chahal referred to her as 'cute' in response to her social media stories. This revelation quickly gained traction online, leading to a flurry of discussions. Following the video's circulation, reports indicated that Chahal's public relations team requested its removal. The incident has drawn significant public interest, prompting many to seek information about Chatterjee's family, her roles in OTT series, and her rising social media influence.

Taniya Chatterjee is a model, actress, and social media influencer hailing from Kolkata. She has appeared in various OTT projects and web series, gaining recognition for her role in Gandii Baat Season 4. Other notable appearances include Utha Patak, Jaal, and Kasak. In addition to her acting career, she boasts a robust online presence, particularly on Instagram, where she has amassed over 2.3 million followers. Her profile showcases her work as an actress and performer, along with her role as an influencer and motivational figure. Born on December 22, 1994, Taniya began her journey in the entertainment industry as a model.

Details of the Chat Incident More about Taniya and Yuzvendra's chat incident

The controversy unfolded during Taniya's interaction with paparazzi, where she was posing for photos and began chatting with them. During this exchange, she displayed messages she allegedly received from Chahal on her Instagram Stories. She mentioned, “But main kisi aur cricketer ko cute lagti hoon [Some other cricketer finds me cute.].” When asked by the paparazzi about who it was, she disclosed, “Unka naam hai Yuzi Chahal [His name is Yuzi Chahal],” asserting that he had called her 'cute' in his replies to her Instagram posts. Following the video's viral spread, screenshots surfaced showing someone reaching out to Chatterjee on Instagram, requesting her to "remove the video." When she inquired about their identity, the individual claimed to be the head of Chahal’s PR team, asking for the clip's deletion. However, Chatterjee reportedly stated she would consult her manager before making any decisions.

Taniya Chatterjee's Response Taniya Chatterjee reacts to controversy

In a statement to a media outlet, Chatterjee addressed the situation, clarifying that it was merely a casual conversation. She explained that she was discussing cricket with the paparazzi, saying, "I love and understand the sport fully, as my father has taught me cricket since my toddler days. So then, the paps and I were having a lot of talks about it while they were capturing me about if I am following IPL this year, who is my favourite cricketer, just like friends do. I responded saying, Shreyas Iyer is my favourite, and I find him cute, but I am some other cricketer's favourite, it seems.”