Cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have officially called off their wedding. On Sunday, December 7, both took to their Instagram Stories to address ongoing speculation and bring an end to weeks of public discussion.
Mandhana confirmed that the families mutually decided to cancel the wedding after persistent rumours.
“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 am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way, but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off,” she wrote.
She urged everyone to respect their privacy: “I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.”
Mandhana also reflected on her priorities. “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… It’s time to move forward.”
Muchhal, addressing the rumours surrounding the situation, expressed his distress.
“It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily to baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. It’s the most difficult phase of my life, and I will deal with it gracefully, holding on to my beliefs,” he wrote. He added that society must learn to pause before judging others based on unverified gossip, noting, “Our words can wound in ways we may never understand.”
He also stated that his team would take strict legal action against those spreading false or defamatory content. Muchhal confirmed the end of his personal relationship, saying, “I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship.”
The wedding, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025, in Sangli, was first postponed after Mandhana’s father was hospitalised following a reported heart attack. Muchhal, too, was later hospitalised. The ceremony had been expected to be a high-profile event, especially after India’s Women’s World Cup victory. The couple had exchanged rings after Muchhal surprised Mandhana with a proposal at DY Patil Stadium, the venue of the Women’s World Cup final.
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