Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has made her engagement official, confirming her upcoming marriage to music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal through a delightful, choreographed video shared on Instagram. The announcement, released on Thursday, put an end to months of intense speculation and immediately became the hottest trending topic across social media platforms.
The quirky video not only showcased playful side of Smriti Mandhana but also featured her supportive teammates, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy, celebrating the momentous personal milestone together. The clip culminated with Smriti Mandhana revealing her engagement ring to the camera, marking her first public confirmation that the power couple is officially set to wed.
Mandhana chose an unconventional and charming method to announce the news, sharing a fun, synchronised dance reel with her closest India teammates. The group danced playfully to the popular Bollywood song “Samjho Ho Hi Gaya” from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. The setting, reportedly a gym, showcased the strong bond and camaraderie within the women’s cricket team, turning the personal announcement into a collective celebration.
The clip went instantly viral, with fans and peers praising the light-hearted and genuine way Mandhana shared her news. In the final, decisive moment of the reel, the World Cup winner flashed a beaming smile and raised her left hand, beautifully displaying a sparkling engagement ring and confirming the rumours that have been circulating for months.
The announcement closely follows a major professional high for Mandhana, who recently played a crucial role in India lifting its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title. The wedding is reportedly scheduled for November 23, 2025, according to well-wishers and sources, making the engagement announcement perfectly timed for the celebratory lead-up.
The groom-to-be, Palash Muchhal, is a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry. Born on May 22, 1995, Palash works as a music composer, filmmaker, and trained classical singer. He is the younger brother of renowned Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal and the brother-in-law of music director Mithoon.
Palash first gained recognition as one of the youngest music composers in Bollywood, debuting in 2014 with the film Dishkiyaoon. He has since composed music for several Bollywood films, including Bhoothnath Returns and Ardh, and has directed over 40 music videos.
Their relationship has been a talking point for a while, with Palash often supporting Mandhana at major cricket tournaments. He was notably present at the DY Patil Stadium during India’s historic World Cup final victory and later shared a viral photo holding the World Cup trophy alongside Mandhana. He had also previously hinted at the upcoming marriage, quipping at an event in Indore that Mandhana “would soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore.”
The confirmation of the engagement triggered a wave of congratulations from high-profile figures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the couple in an official note, praising the “joyous union of two accomplished individuals” and wishing them a shared life rooted in trust and togetherness.
Mandhana heads into this new personal phase following one of the most successful periods of her cricketing career. The elegant left-hander finished as the highest run-scorer by an Indian batter in a single edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup, scoring 434 runs in nine innings at an average above 54. Her professional achievements and this happy personal milestone underscore a truly fulfilling phase in the life of the Indian cricketing star.
Fans and the entire film and cricket fraternity eagerly await the final wedding celebrations for this unique union of two celebrated worlds.
