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Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana’s much-anticipated wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal was abruptly cancelled, ending a six-year love story that captivated fans. Actor Nandish Sandhu, who attended the pre-wedding festivities, revealed the couple was “madly in love” during their time together, shedding light on the shocking development just hours before the ceremony.
The nuptials, originally set for November 23, 2025, in Mandhana’s hometown of Sangli, Maharashtra, were postponed amid family health emergencies, first her father’s heart issue, then Muchhal’s stress-related hospitalization.
Mandhana broke her silence on Instagram, confirming the split while pleading for privacy: “The wedding is called off. I need to clarify this and return to my higher purpose, cricket.” Muchhal echoed the sentiment, announcing he would “move on,” condemning “baseless rumours,” and threatening legal action against defamatory content. Their joint statements highlighted how public scrutiny overwhelmed the relationship.
The duo met in 2019 through Mumbai’s creative circles and went public in July 2024 with a dreamy engagement. Sandhu, present at the cancelled event, described them as a “cute couple” deeply smitten, making the fallout all the more heartbreaking. Despite Instagram bios sporting evil eye emojis and mutual follows intact initially, the final announcements sealed their separation.
As Mandhana refocuses on cricket ahead of international commitments, the saga underscores the perils of celebrity romance under media glare. Fans worldwide mourn the end of what seemed a perfect match between sport and music worlds.
