The Aaj Tak anchor says Khan Sir’s viral social media attack crossed a line — calling her a fraud, leaking her child’s school name, and running what she describes as an online hate campaign.
So, What Actually Happened?
It started on May 29, 2026, when Anjana Om Kashyap hosted a live debate on Aaj Tak about online “star teachers” and whether their growing commercial influence is good for Indian education. During the debate, she questioned the model openly, calling some of these viral educators “frauds” chasing views rather than teaching.
That debate set off a firestorm online.
Between May 30 and June 4, Kashyap claims multiple defendants — each with massive social media followings — launched a coordinated online campaign against her. The language used, according to the defamation suit, included terms like “bikau patrakar” (paid-off journalist), “chatukar,” “dalaali,” and “fake news ki dukaan.” Not exactly the kind of stuff you want trending with your name attached to it.
Why Is This Bigger Than a Twitter Fight?
Here is where it gets serious. Anjana’s suit specifically alleges that Khan Sir publicly disclosed the name of the school her daughter attends. The suit argues this had nothing to do with any journalistic debate and instead put her family’s safety at risk, exposing them to unwanted attention and potential harassment.
That single detail is what upgrades this from a messy public spat to a legal matter with real weight. Dragging a journalist’s child into it is a different territory entirely.
Who Are the Defendants?
Khan Sir (whose real name is Faisal Khan) is the most high-profile name in the suit, but he is not alone. Educators Abhinay Sharma, Babita Tyagi, and Arvind Bhadauriya have also been named. On top of that, certain X (formerly Twitter) handles and 4PM News Network have been included in the lawsuit. TV Today Network, the parent company of Aaj Tak, has filed the suit alongside Kashyap.
What Does the Suit Actually Ask For?
Three things: Rs 2 crore in damages, removal of all allegedly defamatory content from social media platforms, and a court order stopping the defendants from publishing any further posts targeting Kashyap or the network.
The case is being heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna at the Delhi High Court. The first hearing was scheduled for June 8, 2026.
The Bigger Picture
This case sits at the intersection of two very different worlds: mainstream television media and the new-age edu-influencer ecosystem. Khan Sir, in particular, is not your average YouTuber. He has millions of followers and enormous reach among students preparing for competitive exams.
The question the court will eventually need to answer is where public criticism ends and defamation begins. Calling out a journalist on social media is very different from calling them a paid-off fraud with the reach of millions of followers behind you. That distinction matters here.