Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on cricketer Smriti Mandhana? Here’s what reports claim

Palaash Muchhal and India(BHARAT)n cricketer Smriti Mandhana were all set to tie the knot on 23 November 2025 in Sangli. The pre‑wedding celebrations were buzzing, and Palak Muchhal (Palaash’s sister) announced the engagement with heart‑warming posts. But just a day later, on 24 November, Palak posted that the wedding was being postponed, citing Smriti’s father’s sudden health issue (later reports said he had a heart attack).

What has happened?

Palaash Muchhal, a filmmaker and music composer, and Smriti Mandhana, a star of the India(BHARAT)n women’s cricket team, had been together since 2019 and publicly confirmed their relationship in 2024. Their engagement was celebrated with a grand proposal at DY Patil Stadium after India(BHARAT)’s World Cup win, and wedding preparations were in full swing in Sangli, Maharashtra. Everything seemed picture‑perfect until Palak Muchhal’s Instagram story on 24 November announced the postponement, citing Sriniwas Mandhana’s (Smriti’s father) unexpected health emergency, later clarified as a heart attack.

The shocking twist

Within hours, screenshots of a private Instagram chat between Palaash and a woman named Mary D’Costa started circulating on Reddit and Instagram. The conversation showed Palaash flirtingly praising Mary’s looks, inviting her to a swim, a spa session, and even meeting at Versova beach at 5 am. When Mary asked if he loved Smriti, Palaash avoided the question and described the long‑distance relationship as “dead most of the time.” Mary later claimed she was just exposing him and that the chats were from May, July 2025, not recent. She also clarified she was not the choreographer people were blaming.

The wait for official statement

Despite the flurry of screenshots and witness claims, none of the reports have been officially verified. Both Palaash and Smriti have stayed silent, and their families have asked for privacy. Media outlets like Free Press Journal, Bollywood Life, and Herzindagi noted the unverified nature of the chats and emphasized the need for patience until an official statement arrives.

The incident has split fans, some are rallying behind Smriti, trending #StandWithSmriti, while others urge not to jump to conclusions without proof. As of now, the wedding remains postponed, the health of Sriniwas Mandhana is still a concern, and the authenticity of the leaked chats is under scrutiny.

Story Highlights

1. Palaash Muchhal and cricketer Smriti Mandhana were set to marry on 23 November 2025, but the wedding was postponed a day earlier due to Smriti’s father’s sudden health emergency.
2. Soon after the postponement, alleged leaked chats involving Palaash and a woman named Mary D’Costa surfaced online, though the authenticity remains unverified.
3. Mary claimed the chats were from May and July 2025, and clarified she was not involved romantically—only exposing behavior she found inappropriate.
4. Both families and the couple have remained silent, urging privacy, while media outlets emphasized that the circulating screenshots are not officially confirmed.

The unexpected postponement of Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s much-anticipated wedding has triggered intense online discussion.