The buzz around Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding has refused to die down, even weeks after it was abruptly put on hold. What started as a fairy-tale romance—complete with a heartfelt proposal video going viral right after India’s Women’s World Cup triumph—turned into a whirlwind of worry when Smriti’s father, Shrinivas, suffered chest pains just hours before the November 23 ceremony in Sangli. Pre-wedding festivities like haldi and sangeet had already wrapped up, but the families chose health over haste, with Palash’s sister Palak confirming the indefinite postponement on social media.
Palash himself didn’t escape amid the stress. Overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events, he was rushed to a hospital in Sangli and later transferred to Mumbai’s SRV Hospital, where doctors diagnosed anxiety-induced chest pain and breathing issues. Both he and Shrinivas were discharged within days, with Palash’s mother sharing that her son was heartbroken at the thought of not bringing his bride home as planned. The couple has stayed largely silent, focusing on recovery, while Smriti quietly removed most pre-wedding photos from her social media.
Social media, meanwhile, exploded with speculation, from wild cheating rumors targeting Palash to whispers of choreographers being involved—claims swiftly denied by those named. Adding fuel to the fire, reports surfaced earlier this week claiming a new date of December 7 had been locked in, sending fans into a frenzy. But Smriti’s brother, Shravan Mandhana, shut it down firmly, telling media outlets the wedding remains off for now, with no fresh plans announced.
The latest twist came from a Reddit thread that’s now blowing up online: a photo from Premanand ji Maharaj’s satsang on December 2, showing a masked man in the front row who fans swear is Palash.
Netizens are reading deep into this sighting, wondering if Palash sought spiritual solace amid the chaos—especially since he’s known to be a devotee. One user called it a “clear sign something’s seriously wrong,” while others pointed out his white shirt, black jacket, and ring as dead giveaways. No confirmation from Palash or his team yet, but his recent airport spotting in Mumbai marked his first public outing post-hospital, hinting he’s piecing things back together step by step.
As the Mandhana and Muchhal families urge privacy during this tough phase, the saga underscores how public adoration can amplify private pain. Both sides have expressed optimism that the wedding will happen soon, once everyone’s fully on the mend. For now, fans—and the internet—are left glued to every pixel and post, hoping for a happy ending to this emotional rollercoaster.
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