The intense public and media speculation surrounding the highly anticipated wedding of cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal has finally concluded. Both individuals took to their respective Instagram handles on Sunday to issue separate, definitive statements, confirming that their wedding has been “called off” and requesting privacy as they move forward.
The wedding, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025, was abruptly postponed due to a medical emergency involving Mandhana’s father. However, a subsequent flurry of rumours and a prolonged silence from the couple fuelled weeks of speculation about a deeper rift, culminating in this official announcement.
Indian Women’s Cricket Team Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana was the first to break the silence. In a concise, heartfelt note shared on her Instagram Story, Smriti Mandhana directly addressed the circulating rumours and urged the public to respect her privacy as a “very private person.”
Her statement read:
“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 need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same.”
Mandhana made a strong plea for space, requesting the public to “respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.”
Crucially, the left-handed opener firmly redirected her focus back to her professional commitments, stating:
“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.”
The statement clearly marks a decision to close this personal chapter and dedicate her energy entirely to the sport as India prepares for its upcoming international season.
Following Mandhana’s announcement, music composer Palash Muchhal also released his own statement via Instagram, confirming that he too has decided to “move on” from the personal relationship. Muchhal’s note specifically addressed the “baseless rumours” that plagued the couple after the wedding postponement.
Muchhal wrote:
“I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. Its been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. This is the most difficult phase of my life and I will deal with it gracefully holding on to my beliefs.”
He did not shy away from the negative impact of the public scrutiny, warning that his team would take serious action against those spreading unverified and defamatory content:
“My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip…”
Both statements were followed by observers noting that Mandhana unfollowed Muchhal on Instagram, further signalling the definitive end of the relationship.
The final announcement brings an end to a dramatic saga that began shortly after India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph.
- November 2025: Muchhal proposed to Mandhana in a grand gesture at the DY Patil Stadium, the site of India’s World Cup win, with videos of the engagement going viral.
- November 23, 2025: The wedding was set to take place in Mandhana’s hometown of Sangli, with pre-wedding functions attended by her teammates. The ceremony was abruptly halted and postponed when Mandhana’s father suffered a sudden medical emergency and was hospitalized.
- Post-Postponement: The removal of wedding-related posts by Mandhana and her teammates, coupled with Muchhal’s subsequent hospitalization for stress-related issues, fueled intense speculation, including unverified rumours about infidelity.
Mandhana’s teammate and close friend, Jemimah Rodrigues, notably withdrew from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) to stand by her friend during the crisis, a move that highlighted the deep emotional toll the situation was taking on the celebrated cricketer.
With both parties now officially confirming the cancellation, the focus shifts to giving the former couple the requested privacy as they navigate their respective professional paths.
