New Delhi: Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have officially called off their much-anticipated wedding, ending a six-year relationship that captivated fans across the nation.
The announcement, made via emotional Instagram posts on Sunday, put an end to weeks of speculation, leaving followers stunned and social media abuzz with reactions.
The couple, who went public with their romance in July 2024, had planned a grand wedding in Sangli on November 24, 2025, following a dreamy proposal at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. Pre-wedding festivities, attended by Mandhana’s teammates, had already begun when the event was abruptly postponed due to her father Shriniwas Mandhana’s heart ailment.
Rumours swirled as Muchhal was reportedly hospitalised soon after, with unverified claims of infidelity linked to leaked chats involving him and a choreographer. Both stars have since unfollowed each other on Instagram, fuelling breakup speculation.
In her statement, Mandhana, the vice-captain of India’s women’s cricket team, urged privacy, saying, “I’m a private person and want to close this matter here.” Muchhal echoed her sentiments, calling it the “most difficult phase” of his life and warning of legal action against “baseless rumours.” The cricketer reaffirmed her focus on representing India, while Muchhal vowed to move forward.
The saga, marked by a viral love story and a dramatic fallout, has left fans divided, with some praising Mandhana’s grace and others debating the truth behind the rumours.