Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s Wedding Hits a Roadblock
The much-anticipated wedding of cricketer Smriti Mandhana and musician-filmmaker Palash Muchhal has been postponed due to a health scare in the family. Smriti’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a heart-related issue, which led the couple to call off their November 23, 2025, wedding in Sangli.
But the emotional toll didn’t stop there. Palash himself was hospitalized after breaking down from the stress and concern over his future father-in-law’s health. His sister, singer Palak Muchhal, was spotted visiting him at a Mumbai hospital shortly afterward.
Palash’s Mother Speaks Out
Amita Muchhal, Palash’s mother, recently shared insights into the situation with Hindustan Times, shedding light on both her son’s health and the family dynamics that led to the wedding delay.
A Son’s Attachment to His Future Father-in-Law
Amita revealed that Palash has always been extremely close to Smriti’s father, even closer than Smriti herself. When Srinivas Mandhana fell ill, Palash immediately decided to postpone the wedding.
“Palash ko uncle se bahut zyada attachment hai… Smriti se zyada yeh dono close hain. Jab unko hogaya toh Smriti se phele Palash ne decision liya ke usko abhi phere nahi karne jab tak uncle thik nahi ho jaate,” she explained.
Translation: “Palash is extremely attached to Smriti’s father. When he fell ill, Palash, even before Smriti, decided that they should not go ahead with the wedding rituals until he recovers.”
Palash’s Health Scare at the Sangeet
Amita further described how the stress of the situation affected Palash physically. After the Haldi ceremony, his health deteriorated due to emotional turmoil.
“Since haldi was done, we didn’t let him go outside. Rote rote ek dum tabiyat karab ho gai. 4 ghante hospital mein rakhna padha. IV drip chadi, ECG hua aur dosre tests hoye. Sab normal aaye, but stress bahut hai,” Amita revealed.
Translation: “He cried so much that his health deteriorated. He was hospitalized for four hours, given an IV drip, had an ECG and other tests. Everything came back normal, but he is under a lot of stress.”
The Sangeet Night Before the Crisis
According to Amita, Smriti’s father was extremely happy during the Sangeet night and even danced throughout the celebrations.
“Ek din phele unhone bahut dance kiya. Woh bahut zyada khush the… Instagram pe stories dal rahe the. Uske baad jab hum baraat ki planning kar rahe the, unko takleef hui. Phele toh unhone bataya nahi, but jab badne lagi, ambulance bulai,” she said.
Translation: “The day before, he was dancing a lot and was extremely happy, posting stories on Instagram. Later, while we were planning the baraat, he started feeling discomfort. At first, he didn’t say anything, but when it got worse, we called an ambulance.”
Wedding Timeline and Social Media Silence
The wedding had been scheduled for November 23, 2025, in Sangli, but the health issues of Smriti’s father forced the couple to postpone it. The emotional strain also impacted Palash’s health.
After the wedding was called off, Smriti and her friends deleted all wedding-related posts and pictures from their social media accounts, signaling a temporary pause in the celebrations.
What’s Next for the Couple
While no new wedding date has been confirmed, the priority for both families remains health and recovery. Palash and Smriti are reportedly supportive of each other through this challenging period, and fans are hoping to see the celebration resume once the situation stabilizes.
