The wedding of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal, originally planned for 23 November 2025, was postponed indefinitely after Shrinivas Mandhana experienced heart-attack–like symptoms and was rushed to the hospital. Soon after, Palash’s own health reportedly deteriorated, adding to the uncertainty around the ceremony. Amid this chaos, cheating rumours began spreading online and quickly went viral like wildfire. In the middle of these swirling allegations, Palash’s cousin Neeti Tak has stepped forward to defend him.
Palash Muchhal faces intense online backlash, cousin comes forward in his defense
In the past few days, Palash Muchhal has unexpectedly turned into one of the internet’s most criticised figures. Social media timelines are flooded with posts accusing him of wrongdoing, with many users convinced that he cheated on Smriti Mandhana. From heated debates to aggressive trolling, the narrative online has rapidly painted him as a villain, even before any clarity has emerged.
Yet, the other side of the story cannot be ignored. There is still no confirmation that the alleged flirty screenshots circulating online are genuine, nor is it proven that Palash was unfaithful. Despite this lack of verification, the situation has spiralled so fast that Palash’s name is now at the centre of a controversy resting largely on unverified claims.
Amid the chaos, his cousin Neeti Tak has stepped in to defend him. Breaking her silence, she took to Instagram to address the rising storm of allegations. In her statement, she urged people not to jump to conclusions, writing,
“Palash is going through a critical condition today, you all should not judge Palash as wrong without knowing the truth… Technology today has come much ahead of humans, that is why people should not judge Palash in the face of rumours… pray for him.”
Her message highlighted how one should not jump to conclusions just like that.
On the flip side, Neeti’s profile showcases the couple’s pre-wedding festivities, sharing earlier photos and videos full of joy and togetherness before everything suddenly derailed.
Have a look at the whole message by Neeti Tar
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Smriti’s deleted posts and leaked flirty chats of Palash with another woman spark questions
Soon after the wedding was postponed due to serious health scares in the family, fans noticed something unusual – Smriti Mandhana quietly deleted her engagement announcement reel. The video had been a major confirmation of her relationship with Palash Muchhal, featuring her teammates Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy dancing alongside her before she subtly flashed her engagement ring. Not just Smriti, but her teammates also began removing all wedding-related posts from their profiles, a collective cleanup that immediately fueled speculation.
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Around the same time, alleged flirty screenshots of Palash and a woman began surfacing online, adding more chaos to the already tense situation. In these leaked chats, Palash was seen talking about his relationship being “dead most” and “long distance,” while reportedly asking a woman named Mary D’Costa to meet him at a Marriott for a swim and spa session.
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These screenshots spread rapidly across social media, deepening the mystery and turning the postponement into a full-blown controversy.
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With deleted posts on one side and viral chat leaks on the other, the situation has raised more questions than answers. As things stand, the rumours are only growing louder, and it seems the controversy will continue until Smriti, Palash, or someone close to them finally addresses the matter directly. Only then will the speculation begin to settle.
What are your thoughts on the words of Palash’s cousin Neeti Tak? Do you think Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana? Do share your views via the comments below.
