23 November 2025 was meant to be the day Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal tied the knot and began a new chapter of their lives together. However, the wedding was abruptly postponed after the family initially cited a sudden health scare, with Smriti’s father experiencing heart-attack–like symptoms. Soon after, social media exploded with unsettling theories, many of them centred around alleged infidelity on Palash’s part. Now, Smriti Mandhana has finally addressed the matter through her story and confirmed that the wedding has officially been called off.
Smriti Mandhana confirms called-off wedding with Palaash Muchhal via her latest Instagram story
Over the past few weeks, the postponed wedding of Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal has been the center of attention, with fans and social media buzzing nonstop. Soon after the sudden postponement, a number of theories and private chats began circulating online, fueling speculation and discussion around the couple. Amid all the online chatter, Smriti had remained silent—until now.
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Breaking her silence, Smriti shared a heartfelt message via her latest Instagram story, writing,
“Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off.”
Her statement finally brings clarity to the swirling rumours and puts an end to speculation.
She further appealed for understanding and privacy, saying,
“I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.”
Her message highlights the importance of giving both families the space to navigate this personal matter.
Turning her focus back to cricket, Smriti added,
“I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. It’s time to move forward.”
With this, she not only addresses the wedding rumours but also reaffirms her commitment to her career and fans.
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Have a look at Smriti Mandhana’s latest Instagram story
Medical Emergency, rumours, and Reddit theories: What led to Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal’s wedding being called off
The postponement of Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding has been one of the most-discussed celebrity topics online. The couple was set to marry on November 23, 2025, but their big day was suddenly halted due to a medical emergency in Smriti’s family. Her father, Srinivas Mandhana, reportedly experienced severe chest discomfort resembling a heart attack on the morning of the wedding.
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Also read: Palash Muchhal Shares His Side of the Story After Smriti Mandhana Announces Wedding Cancellation
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Internet theories quickly claimed that this happened after he allegedly discovered Palaash’s infidelity, leading to a supposed tussle between the two. These claims, though unverified, added fuel to the ongoing speculation. Reports also mentioned that Palaash had stress-related health issues, which contributed to the postponement.
The online chatter gained further momentum after screenshots of chats allegedly shared by a woman named Mary D’Costa surfaced, claiming that Palaash had flirted with her. Chats revealed him asking her to meet at Marriott for “swim” and calling his relationship “dead most”. Fans also noticed that Smriti had deleted her engagement and pre-wedding posts, which intensified the speculation and led to more theories circulating about the reasons behind the sudden halt of the wedding.
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The frenzy extended to others connected socially or professionally, such as choreographer Gulnaaz Khan and her friend Nandika Dwivedi. Gulnaaz clarified through her Instagram story that neither she nor Nandika had any personal connection with Palaash beyond professional or social circles and urged people to stop spreading misinformation. While this helped calm some speculation, new claims continued to emerge, including another woman who alleged that Palaash had approached her and that she even have his phone number.
Finally, after weeks of rumours and online chatter, Smriti Mandhana addressed the matter in her Instagram story, confirming that “the wedding is called off.” Her statement not only clarifies the situation but also puts an end to speculation, while reminding fans to respect the privacy and well-being of both families.
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