In the midst of the Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana wedding fiasco, choreographer Nandika Dwivedi unexpectedly found herself dragged into the controversy. Rumours began circulating online claiming she had a “compromising relationship” with Palash, and that this alleged link was the real reason behind the wedding’s postponement.
The speculation spread rapidly across social media, leading to a surge of blame and trolling directed at her. Things escalated to the point where Nandika was compelled to issue a public statement clarifying her side.
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Nandika Divedi addresses speculation says rumours linking her to Palash are simply “Not True”
Nandika Dwivedi, one of the choreographers for Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal’s wedding, has finally spoken up after her name was dragged into the couple’s ongoing wedding fiasco. Rumours had suddenly positioned her as the “other woman,” claiming she played a role in the postponement of the ceremony. As the speculation snowballed across social media and even made its way into news articles, Nandika was pushed into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
In a statement that quickly went viral, Nandika clarified that she had absolutely nothing to do with the situation. In the first set of the Instagram story, she wrote,
“Over the past few days, I’ve seen speculation about my involvement in a situation that has been deeply personal for other people. I want to address and clarify that the assumptions being made about me, particularly the idea that I played a role in disrupting anyone’s relationship, are simply NOT true.”
She called the entire experience painful and frustrating, adding,
“It’s extremely painful to watch a narrative form around something I had no part in, and even more difficult to see how quickly these stories grow without any basis in reality.”
Nandika also criticised the way misinformation was amplified without verification, stating,
“Media outlets specifically are publishing articles with information from forums like Reddit where anyone can post whatever they want resulting in defamation.”
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In the final note Nandika Divedi says rumours have taken a toll on her mental health
In the last part of her Instagram statement, Nandika Divedi opened up even more about the emotional strain the rumours have caused her. She admitted that stepping forward wasn’t easy, saying it would be difficult for her to recover from the damage these accusations have done. As she wrote,
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“Please understand, this will not be easy for me to come out of, I can not be falsely accused anymore. Please.”
She also revealed how deeply the situation has affected her well-being and the people close to her. Nandika shared that the false information circulating online was hurting those she cared about and impacting her mental health. In her words,
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“I have been watching those I care about feel stressed and hurt by information that is not true and it is taking a toll on my mental health.”
She added that the situation had escalated so far that she had even started receiving threats, which her family witnessed – one of the reasons she had made her account private.
Nandika ended her message with a heartfelt plea, urging people to stop dragging her name into a controversy she has no connection with. She wrote,
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“Please, I request you all to stop the rumours… I have sacrificed a lot to come to Mumbai, to work and achieve my goals. Please do not take my name further than this, I have nothing to do with any of it.”
She concluded with a hopeful line that many resonated with,
“Eventually the truth will find its way.”
Have a look at her notes
The first Instagram story,
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Who Is Nandika Dwivedi the dance pulled into the Palash–Smriti wedding buzz
Nandika Divedi is a professional dancer whose name unexpectedly surfaced during the Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana wedding chaos. As per various reports, she was assigned by celebrity choreographer Bosco to help train Palash for his sangeet performance. With experience working alongside notable industry names like Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji of Besos fame, and even featuring as the lead dancer in the music video Tere Piche by Mansimran, Nandika has been steadily building her career in the dance world.
However, her name became dragged into controversy after Reddit discussions claimed she had a “compromising” connection with Palash. These theories gained traction partly because Palash had earlier been linked with another woman, Mary D’Costa, who had shared screenshots of their alleged conversations—though the authenticity of those screenshots has never been fully verified. As the chatter grew louder, Nandika suddenly found herself at the centre of speculation she never asked for.
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Now, after Nandika has publicly denied any involvement with Palash and issued a strong statement addressing the rumours, the narrative seems to be shifting. Adding to that, both Palash and Smriti recently updated their Instagram bios with matching evil eye emojis, sparking hope among fans that the couple is still together and working through the situation.
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