Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and singer Palaash Muchhal’s wedding, originally scheduled for November 23, was indefinitely postponed just hours before the ceremony. Both families stated that the decision was prompted by a sudden health emergency involving Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, who reportedly developed heart attack-like symptoms on the morning of the wedding. He was rushed to the Sarvhit Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Sangli, where doctors conducted an ECG and several other tests. While results were normal, family members said the situation required immediate attention, halting all ongoing wedding preparations.
The unexpected postponement led to an outpouring of concern—but also widespread speculation—on social media. Amid the frenzy, old photographs of Palaash Muchhal with a former girlfriend resurfaced online and quickly went viral. One widely circulated image appears to show a proposal setup with Palaash kneeling before his then-partner. Several users have identified the woman as Birva Shah, a plastic surgeon, and claim the picture dates back to 2017. Others have attempted to link the resurfaced images to the current situation.
However, none of these claims have been verified, and the authenticity or context of the photographs remains unclear. Multiple outlets, including the source of the original report, have emphasized that there is no confirmation that the images have any connection to the present circumstances.
According to online chatter, Palaash and Smriti are believed to have begun dating in 2019, after being introduced through mutual friends, and publicly acknowledged their relationship only last year. Following the postponement, fans also noticed that Smriti had deleted her engagement announcement video from Instagram. The viral reel—featuring teammates Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy—had ended with a subtle reveal of Smriti’s engagement ring. Social media users now allege that her teammates have also removed the video from their profiles, though this too remains unconfirmed.
Is it true that Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana?
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) November 24, 2025
Rumour: Palash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Smriti Mandhana with a choreographer just the night before their wedding. Earlier reports of his hospitalization were apparently a cover-up, as he reportedly ran away on the… pic.twitter.com/34xFtKLbug
The combination of the deleted posts and resurfaced photographs has intensified speculation online. One user wrote on X, “This is not something you delete unless something big has happened,” while another commented, “She deserves peace, not this heartbreak.”
Neither Smriti Mandhana nor Palaash Muchhal has addressed the rumours. Meanwhile, Palaash’s mother told the Hindustan Times that the emotional stress of the medical emergency affected him deeply, resulting in a temporary health scare of his own. She added that he had grown extremely close to Smriti’s father, making it difficult for him to continue with the rituals under such distress.
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Btw She is Palash Muchhal’s ex. https://t.co/bkjHpqz07I pic.twitter.com/DnFusW59qY
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) November 25, 2025
