Did Palash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana right before wedding?
What's the story
The internet is abuzz with rumors that music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal cheated on cricketer Smriti Mandhana just days before their wedding. The speculation started after alleged "flirty chats" between Muchhal and a choreographer at their pre-wedding events were leaked online. Adding to the controversy, Mandhana has since deleted all posts related to their wedding from her Instagram account. Even her teammate, Jemimah Rodrigues, has deleted the proposal announcement post with Mandhana.
Wedding postponed
Mandhana's father fell ill; wedding was postponed
The couple's wedding was initially postponed due to Mandhana's father's sudden health issue. Soon after, it was reported that even Muchhal had to be hospitalized due to stress and a viral infection. The families had requested privacy. However, the situation took a turn when all posts related to the wedding were deleted from Mandhana's Instagram account within a day of the announcement. This led fans to speculate that something more serious may have happened behind the scenes.
Cheating allegations
Alleged cheating rumors and leaked chats
Soon after Mandhana's Instagram account was wiped clean, Reddit threads began to circulate claims that Muchhal had cheated on her with a choreographer from the pre-wedding events. A user claimed that an unidentified woman had leaked "flirty chats" between Muchhal and the girl. The screenshots were briefly visible before they were deleted. Notably, Muchhal's Instagram account still has the dreamy proposal video up.
New allegations
Allegations of a kiss and witness accounts
Another Reddit thread added to the drama, alleging that Muchhal was seen kissing a woman four days before his engagement. Several anonymous accounts claimed they witnessed it during dance rehearsals. One user wrote, "People saw them together. This was not a one-time thing," while another commented, "If this is true, she dodged a bullet." These claims remain unverified but have gained thousands of views within hours on social media platforms like X.
Social media reaction
Fans express support: 'Smriti deserves someone better'
The rumors have since gone viral on X, with one post by @offpacedelivery racking up over a million views. Many users expressed shock and anger at the alleged cheating. One user wrote, "If this is true then it is disgusting. Who cheats days before their wedding?" Another fan said, "Smriti deserves someone better. She is a queen on and off the field."
Unverified rumors
None of the claims have been confirmed
Despite the widespread speculation, none of these allegations has been confirmed by either Muchhal or Mandhana. One cricket fan wrote, "It could be rumors. Her dad's health is real. Do not throw hate unless something is confirmed." However, fans have voiced their strong support for Mandhana, no matter what the real cause is. One emotional post read, "She will bounce back. She always does."