Khushi Mukherjee, a Bollywood actress and reality TV star known for MTV Splitsvilla, has ignited social media buzz by claiming Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav messaged her frequently in the past. The remark, made at a recent event amid questions about dating cricketers, quickly went viral, sparking searches and speculation online. While Khushi later clarified their bond as purely friendly, the revelation highlights the intersection of cricket stardom and entertainment glamour.
Suryakumar Yadav controversy unfolds as Khushi Mukherjee makes bold claims
At a promotional event, reporters quizzed Khushi on romance with cricketers, prompting her candid response: “I don’t want to date any cricketer. There are so many cricketers after me. Suryakumar Yadav used to message me a lot.”
She also added they no longer stay in touch, framing it as past casual interaction tied to his tough match phase. The clip exploded online by December 28, 2025, amassing views amid India’s T20 World Cup defense buildup.
Khushi swiftly clarified in a News 24 interview, emphasizing friendship: “There was nothing like that between us. We were only good friends… He lost a match, and it made me sad. That’s all.“
All you need to know about Khushi and her rise to fame
Khushi first stepped into the spotlight through modelling before transitioning to acting, debuting in Tamil cinema with Anjal Thurai in 2013 and Hindi films like Shringaar the same year. Her reality TV breakthrough came with MTV Splitsvilla X in 2017, followed by MTV Love School 3 in 2018, where her bold personality and unfiltered opinions won her a young fanbase.
These appearances catapulted her visibility, leading to TV roles such as Jwala Pari in SAB TV’s Baalveer Returns (2019) and Kaikeyi in &TV’s Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram (2020).
Beyond television, Khushi carved a niche in the digital space with web series like Gandu (2019), Noorie (2020), Fatherhood (2021), Devika (2023), and recent hits Jungle Mein Dangal (2024) and Kasturi.
Her entrepreneurial side shines through her production house, blending acting with content creation in the OTT boom.
Active on social media with lifestyle posts, she positions herself as an influencer blending fashion, fitness, and materialism. Her journey from regional films to national TV and web stardom reflects resilience in a competitive industry.
Khushi’s profile, already rising via fashion-forward red carpet turns and web projects, gains fresh momentum. With no bad blood indicated, the buzz fades into typical showbiz chatter, yet it spotlights her knack for staying relevant.
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