Flowers, dancing, vows! Palash proposes to Smriti at DY Patil
What's the story
Music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal has finally dropped a dreamy video capturing his grand marriage proposal to ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana. The video, set to Ed Sheeran's Perfect, shows how Muchhal leads a blindfolded Mandhana to the center of DY Patil stadium grounds, removes her blindfold, kneels down, and proposes to her with a ring. Mandhana had a giant bouquet of roses and their close ones waiting to congratulate them as well. It was surely a vision to behold!
Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the couple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the pair on their engagement. The couple is reportedly set to marry on Sunday, November 23. In his note that is spreading online, the Prime Minister called their union "the coming together of two accomplished journeys." He expressed his hope that they would always find strength in each other and continue to inspire others with their love, trust, and companionship.
Engagement details
Mandhana announced engagement in a fun way earlier
The Prime Minister's note came shortly after Mandhana shared her engagement news in a fun way. She posted an Instagram Reel with her teammates Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav dancing to Samjho Ho Hi Gaya from Lage Raho Munna Bhai. In the last few seconds, she flashed her engagement ring, and the internet went wild with love for the couple.
Personal life
Muchhal's career and relationship with Mandhana
Muchhal is a 30-year-old music composer and filmmaker who has been dating Mandhana since 2019. He has directed over 40 music videos for labels like T-Series and Zee Music Company. He also acted in Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and also directed Rajpal Yadav-Rubina Dilaik starrer Ardh.
Sporting achievements
Mandhana's cricketing success and WPL record
Mandhana is one of the biggest names in Indian cricket and the most expensive player in Women's Premier League history. Royal Challengers Bangalore bought her for ₹3.4 crore. She was instrumental in India's historic first ICC Women's ODI World Cup win, scoring 434 runs in nine innings, the highest ever by an Indian in a single edition of a World Cup. Congratulations to the couple!