Perhaps the most trending topic in celebrity circles right now is the wedding fiasco of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal. Amid all the buzz, fans are also revisiting Palash’s past, particularly his breakup with ex-fiancée Briva Shah, who reportedly received a grand proposal similar to the one planned for Smriti. Questions about why the relationship ended have sparked curiosity and discussions online, adding another layer to the ongoing frenzy surrounding Palash’s personal life.
Why did Palash Muchhal break up with ex-fiancée Briva Shah?
The recent wedding fiasco of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana has not only grabbed headlines but also brought the singer’s past relationships back into the spotlight. One such relationship is with his ex-fiancée, Briva Shah, who he reportedly dated for a few years while she was studying at Jai Hind College. The couple shared a deep bond, often meeting through mutual friends, and their old photos, including one showing Palash on his knees proposing to Briva, recently resurfaced on social media.
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Palash and Briva called off their engagement in 2019, but the exact reasons for their breakup were never officially revealed. With the current cheating rumours involving Smriti Mandhana, fans are now speculating whether similar behaviour may have played a role in his split with Briva. The resurfacing of their photos and the ongoing scandal have reignited curiosity about what really went wrong in their relationship.
While nothing has been confirmed, social media users are drawing parallels between the alleged cheating on Smriti and Palash’s past with Briva, wondering if history might have repeated itself. The old engagement photos and glimpses of their past together continue to fuel discussion and debate online.
Amid this speculation, Briva has stayed silent, leaving fans to piece together the story from old memories and viral posts.
Parallels between Palash Muchhal’s proposals to Briva Shah and Smriti Mandhana
In 2017, Palash Muchhal’s proposal to his then-fiancée Briva Shah had captured widespread attention for its sheer grandeur and attention to detail. Meeting through mutual friends in Mumbai, the couple had quickly formed a close bond, and Palash wanted the proposal to be unforgettable. The event was nothing short of a fairy tale.
Briva stood gracefully in a white gown, while Palash knelt on one knee in a tuxedo, surrounded by balloons, candles, and rose petals. According to friends, he spent hours meticulously decorating the space to make it special, and Briva’s heartfelt “yes” marked the culmination of the romantic setup. A photo from the proposal posted by Palash on Facebook that year immortalized the moment, showcasing an intimate yet spectacular gesture of love.
In 2025, and Palash repeated his signature style of romantic flourish while proposing to Smriti Mandhana at the DY Patil Stadium – the very same venue where the Women in Blue had lifted the World Cup. The November 21 proposal mirrored the attention to detail of his earlier gesture: Smriti wore a striking red dress, Palash donned a black shirt with a grey blazer, and the couple exchanged rings surrounded by friends and family amid laughter, cheers, and heartfelt moments. Palash even shared a dreamy 30-second clip of the proposal on Instagram, highlighting the joy and celebration of the moment.
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Fans have noticed striking similarities between the two proposals. Both were meticulously planned, intensely personal, and visually breathtaking. While the proposal to Briva was remembered for its intimate elegance, the one with Smriti echoed the same romantic energy but on a larger, more public scale.
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Yet, unlike the past, the focus on his proposal to Smriti has now been overshadowed by controversy surrounding his alleged chats with Mary D’Costa, turning what should have been a joyous celebration into a subject of public scrutiny.
What do you think could have led to Palash and Briva’s breakup? And with the recent cheating rumours surrounding Smriti, do you think he was unfaithful? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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