The wedding of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker-composer Palash Muchhal was abruptly postponed over the weekend, an event officially attributed to a sudden and serious medical emergency involving the cricketer's father, Shrinivas Mandhana. However, amidst the genuine concern for the family's health, social media has been consumed by a parallel, explosive controversy: unverified allegations suggesting that Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana.

This speculation gained immediate traction when a woman reportedly leaked alleged private chats with Muchhal, leading to a frenzy of online activity and fueling questions about the true circumstances behind the ceremony’s halt.

The Official Reason: A Double Health Scare

The wedding festivities, scheduled for November 23rd in Sangli, Maharashtra, came to a sudden stop when Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, suffered heart-attack-like symptoms (diagnosed as possible angina pectoris) and was rushed to the hospital. Smriti, who shares a very close bond with her father, immediately prioritized his health and decided to indefinitely postpone the pheras and the remainder of the ceremony.

Adding to the distress, groom-to-be Palash Muchhal was also briefly hospitalized soon after due to emotional stress and high acidity. His mother later confirmed that the emotional toll of Smriti’s father’s health—to whom Palash is deeply attached—led to his own near-collapse, underscoring the severe emotional strain on both families. The official word from both families and Palash’s sister, Palak Muchhal, firmly stated that the postponement was solely due to the family's health crisis.

The Online Firestorm: Leaked Chats Go Viral

Despite the clear official statement, the situation took a dramatic turn when screenshots of alleged flirty chats involving Palash Muchhal and another woman surfaced online. An individual on Instagram, reportedly named Mary D’Costa, shared these screenshots which quickly jumped to anonymous forums like Reddit and then spread across social media.

The unverified chats, purportedly dated months before the wedding, allegedly showed Muchhal complimenting the woman, inviting her for a swim, and reportedly stating that his long-distance relationship with Smriti felt "dead most of the time." Though the authenticity and exact timeline of these screenshots remain unverified, their appearance coincided with another noticeable event: Smriti Mandhana deleting all wedding-related posts—including her engagement photos and proposal video—from her Instagram account.

 Fan Reaction: Speculation and Sympathy

The simultaneous events—the official postponement, Smriti’s deletion of posts, and the circulation of the alleged chats—created a storm of speculation. Many fans interpreted Smriti’s social media purge as a definitive sign that the postponement was linked to a personal betrayal rather than just a medical emergency. Anonymous claims on social media also surfaced, alleging that Muchhal was seen engaging in inappropriate behavior during pre-wedding dance rehearsals.

The internet is now deeply divided, with one side expressing shock and anger over the unverified cheating claims and the other cautioning against baseless gossip, urging respect for the family's privacy during this sensitive time. While the official reason for the halt is clear, the online narrative has become fiercely focused on the allegations, leaving fans across the country hoping for clarity and sending overwhelming support to Smriti Mandhana during what is undoubtedly a difficult period.
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