New Delhi, April 18 -- A controversy involving Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and actor-influencer Taniya Chatterjee has taken a legal turn, with the latter alleging that a defamation case has been filed against her.

The dispute began after Chatterjee spoke to paparazzi about an alleged direct message she received from Chahal on Instagram. According to her, the message included a compliment, which she publicly described during an interaction that quickly circulated online.

Speaking to paparazzi, Chatterjee said she did not anticipate the video gaining widespread traction. She claimed that while she has faced trolling and criticism following the incident, Chahal has now taken legal action.

She alleged that a defamation case has been ...