Viral chats shake Smriti-Palash wedding plans; Here’s what’s happening

The wedding of Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker-composer Palash Muchhal, scheduled for November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra, has been postponed indefinitely. Officially attributed to family health emergencies, social media rumors and viral chat screenshots have fueled controversy.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 25 November 2025, 5:48 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding Postponed Amid Viral Chat Controversy

New Delhi: Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker-composer Palash Muchhal were scheduled to marry on November 23rd in Sangli, Maharashtra. Preparations were complete and guests had already arrived for the ceremony. However, the wedding was suddenly postponed indefinitely.

The official reason given was a health emergency involving a family member. Reports indicated that Smriti's father, Shrinivas Mandhana, experienced symptoms of a heart attack and was hospitalized. The following day, Palash Muchhal was also hospitalized due to a health issue.

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Speculation on Social Media

Even after the official announcement of health reasons, social media buzz intensified. Smriti deleted the engagement photos and proposal video from her Instagram. Meanwhile, Palash's sister, Palak Muchhal, appealed for respect for the family's privacy on social media.

However, this move only fueled further speculation and sparked widespread speculation.

Viral Chats Fuel Controversy

The situation became more complicated when a Reddit user shared screenshots of chats between the alleged Palash and a woman named Mary De Costa. The screenshots showed conversations from May 2025, in which Palash allegedly avoided commitment and talked about meeting in a long-distance relationship.

People on social media began criticizing this as an attempt at cheating. However, the authenticity of the screenshots has not been confirmed.

Screenshot of the viral chat

Netizens' Reactions

• Reactions on social media were intense, with most people supporting Smriti.
• One user wrote, "Some people have truly forgotten what shame is."
• Another said, "Showing love on Instagram, but cheating in private chats?"
• Many fans questioned the authenticity of the chats.Some said the incident shows that seemingly perfect relationships on social media can be fragile.

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding postponed; Know why

What is the current situation?

The wedding is postponed indefinitely. Smriti has deleted her romantic posts. The posts remain on Palash's profile. Neither Smriti nor Palash has issued an official statement.

Palak Muchhal simply shared a story stating that the wedding was postponed due to health reasons and requested that their privacy be respected.

The postponement of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's wedding, coupled with viral screenshots on social media, has sparked a flurry of speculation and discussion. Fans are expressing a mix of concern, support, and criticism. The situation remains unclear at the moment, but their silence and social media activity will likely remain a topic of discussion in the coming days.