Smriti Mandhana, one of India’s most loved and respected cricketers, left fans heartbroken when she finally addressed the swirling rumours around her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal. In an emotional statement shared on social media, Smriti confirmed that the wedding had been called off. She chose, however, not to reveal the personal details behind the decision, asking everyone to respect the privacy of both families.
Despite her dignified silence—and a similar message from Palash—speculation across social media only grew louder, mainly because the couple was just hours away from getting married before everything unexpectedly collapsed. The wedding, initially scheduled for November 23, 2025, had first been postponed due to a sudden and frightening medical emergency.
On the morning of the ceremony, Smriti’s father, Shriniwas Mandhana, suffered a health scare that displayed signs of a potential cardiac issue. He was rushed to the hospital immediately, where doctors noted elevated cardiac enzymes and hinted that the immense emotional and physical stress of the wedding preparations may have contributed to the episode. For a deeply bonded family, this was a shattering moment.
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Before the shock of that could settle, another unsettling development followed—Palash Muchhal also had to be briefly hospitalised, reportedly due to stress and exhaustion triggered by the unfolding chaos. With both families pushed into crisis mode, the wedding was postponed indefinitely. At the time, relatives from both sides had assured well-wishers that the celebrations would resume once the health concerns were fully under control.
However, what transpired during this unexpected break left fans stunned. While health was the official explanation, the narrative on social media took a sharp and controversial turn. Rumours—unverified yet persistent—began circulating about Palash’s personal conduct. Allegations of flirtatious online interactions and infidelity spread rapidly, despite Palash’s family dismissing them as completely baseless.
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What truly intensified the chatter was a noticeable shift from Smriti’s own circle. The Indian opener removed all photos and videos from her social media accounts of the pre-wedding festivities. Several teammates and close friends mirrored her actions, signalling that something far more profound than health had derailed the wedding plans. Within hours, online speculation overshadowed the original reason behind the postponement.
Both Smriti and Palash eventually released separate statements confirming the end of their relationship. Smriti emphasised her wish for privacy and expressed her desire to shift her focus back to cricket—her “higher purpose,” as she called it. Palash’s message took a more defensive tone, condemning the rumours and announcing that he had decided to “step back” and “move on.” His team even hinted at potential legal action against defamatory content circulating online.
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Regardless of where the truth lies, the combination of a painful health crisis, relentless public scrutiny, and intensifying rumours proved too overwhelming for the relationship to survive. Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal, who first met in 2019 through mutual friends in Mumbai’s creative circuit, kept their bond private for years. They made their relationship public only in July 2024 and enjoyed a brief period of celebration following their engagement.
Sadly, what was expected to be a new beginning for both eventually ended in one of the most talked-about heartbreaks of recent times.
