Smriti-Palash getting married on November 20? Wedding invite goes viral
What's the story
A supposed wedding invitation card for Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal has gone viral on social media. The card claims the couple is set to tie the knot on November 20, but many fans believe it could be fake or photoshopped. While neither of them has confirmed or denied the rumors, reports suggest that the pair has been planning for months and will reveal details only after the cricketing season.
Relationship rumors
'Ardh' casting director fueled the wedding speculation
On Friday, Barsha Gogoi, Ardh's (a film written and directed by Muchhal) casting director, kickstarted the wedding hullaabaloo by sharing a picture with the couple, writing, "Hello hello Bhaisaab @palash_muchhal Let's get you MARRIEDDDDD (sic)." The buzz started last month when Muchhal hinted at a possible wedding during an event at the state press club. This was during Mandhana's 50-over World Cup journey. He had said, "She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore... that's all I want to say."
Professional achievements
Mandhana's cricketing success and Muchhal's celebratory posts
Mandhana recently played a key role in India's historic ICC Women's ODI World Cup win. She's the second-highest run-getter for India in ODIs after Mithali Raj with 5,322 runs in 117 ODIs. Meanwhile, Muchhal has been vocal about India's victory online and shared pictures with Mandhana and the World Cup trophy. In one post, he wrote, "Am I still dreaming? (sic)." Much to fans' joy, he has a tattoo on his arm, reading, "SM18 (Mandhana's initials and her jersey number)."
Fan reactions
Fans and fellow athletes congratulated the couple
The wedding card sparked a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and cricket enthusiasts. A fan account dedicated to Mandhana shared images of the card, which quickly gained traction online. Despite the excitement, both Muchhal and Mandhana have made no official statements about the card or their wedding plans. The two have often shared pictures with each other and are reported to have been together for five years.