A casual red-carpet question has snowballed into a full-blown social media storm. Actor Khushi Mukherjee found herself at the centre of controversy after a video clip went viral in which she claimed several Indian cricketers had tried to pursue her — even name-dropping India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav. As reactions poured in, Khushi has now stepped forward to clarify what she meant, stressing that there was no romantic angle involved.
What sparked the controversy
The now-viral clip shows Khushi posing for photographers at an event when a reporter asked if she would ever date a cricketer. Her response was blunt. She said she didn’t want to be linked with any cricketer and added that many had tried to court her in the past. During that reply, she mentioned Suryakumar Yadav, saying they used to talk earlier but are no longer in touch.
Within hours, the clip spread across platforms, triggering sharp reactions — especially from cricket fans — due to the sensitivity around the claim and Yadav’s public image.
Khushi’s clarification: “We were only friends”
In a later interview, Khushi walked back the speculation and offered context to her comments. She clarified that there was nothing romantic between her and Yadav and that they were simply friends.
According to her, the interaction she referred to happened during a difficult phase in Yadav’s career, when he had lost a match and she felt bad for him as a friend. She also expressed frustration over how snippets of her words were being pulled out of context and amplified online, adding that she doesn’t want to be linked with anyone — cricketers or otherwise.
Why the reaction turned intense
The backlash largely stems from the fact that Suryakumar Yadav has been married since 2016. His wife, Devisha Shetty, is a familiar presence in the stands and frequently appears on his social media, making fans particularly protective about any suggestion that could imply otherwise.
Adding to the tension is the timing. Yadav is currently going through a rough patch on the field, with his form under scrutiny and the added pressure of captaincy. In such moments, even off-field chatter tends to get magnified.
Social media outrage and silence from Yadav
After the clip resurfaced across multiple accounts, many fans accused Khushi of making misleading claims, while others debated whether her comments were being unfairly sensationalised. As of now, Suryakumar Yadav has not responded publicly to the remarks.
Final words
This episode is another reminder of how quickly offhand comments can spiral in the age of viral clips and algorithm-driven outrage. While Khushi Mukherjee has clarified that her remarks were misinterpreted and non-romantic, the conversation has already moved far beyond its original context.
For now, the focus remains on setting the record straight — and on how easily public figures, from actors to cricketers, can get caught in narratives they never intended to create.
