Composer Palash Muchhal has confirmed that his wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been called off, breaking his silence through a statement on Instagram Stories. 
The clarification came shortly after Smriti issued her own statement, in which she also affirmed that the wedding would no longer take place.
Muchhal stated that he has chosen to move on from the relationship, writing, &ldquo;I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship.&rdquo;
Addressing widespread speculation that the wedding was postponed due to allegations of infidelity, he added, &ldquo;Its been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. Its the most difficult phase of my life and I will deal with it gracefully holding on to my beliefs. I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip, whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand.&rdquo;
Muchhal also issued a warning regarding the spread of false information, stating, &ldquo;While we think about these things, many people in the world are facing drastic consequences. My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.&rdquo;
Palash and Smriti were scheduled to marry on November 24 in Sangli, her hometown. 
Pre-wedding ceremonies had already taken place and were attended by several members of the Indian women&rsquo;s cricket team. 
However, on the morning of the wedding day, Smriti&rsquo;s manager announced that the event had been postponed indefinitely due to the hospitalisation of her father. 
Muchhal and his family subsequently returned to Mumbai, where he was also reportedly hospitalised later that day.
The couple has not shared further details about the circumstances leading to the cancellation.

Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana were to marry on November 24

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Palash–Smriti Wedding Officially Called Off

Palash says wedding with Smriti Mandhana is cancelled, vows legal action over rumours

December 8, 2025 | 24:18 IST