Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal Controversy Intensifies; Wedding Put on Hold Amid Rumours and Family Health Concerns. The recent online controversy regarding Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s engagement to music producer Palash Muchhal. The alleged relationship between Palash and choreographer Mary D’Costa has gained intense attention from all angles.
The original reports began surfacing on social media about Muchhal flirting with D’Costa before his upcoming marriage to Mandhana. The claim was substantiated by pictures of what looked to be flirtatious direct messages sent to D’Costa, asking her to swim together, visit a spa, and even join him for an early-morning rendezvous on Versova Beach.
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D’Costa provided clarification in her own words that Muchhal actually did flirt with her, saying, “Yes, he did flirt with me” while involved with his fiance, but she had never met him in person. Her statements also attempt to quell the rumours surrounding Muchhal and D’Costa while validating portions of the messages.
Friends Unfollow, Posts Deleted as Speculation Grows
Several close friends and teammates of the female cricketer reacted on social media after the initial story broke. This became more apparent when she deleted several pre-wedding photos of herself with Muchhal. This was a sign of possible trouble between them.
Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues deleted the posts of their engagement from her Instagram. Radha Yadav has unfollowed Palash, creating suspicion and speculation from fans.
On previous information, the sister of Palash, well-known singer Palak Muchhal, published a public statement urging people not to make assumptions. She requested to respect the privacy of the families be respected during this time.
Palash and Smriti’s Marriage is Delayed Because of Concerns About Family Health
While speculation is growing around the couple, new information suggests that Smriti and Palash’s marriage has, in fact, been postponed. However, this is not due to any controversy. Sources from the cricketer’s inner circle indicated that the delay is due to the serious health of Smriti Mandhana’s father. The family needs to focus on recovering before anything is done regarding the marriage.
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While everything is happening on social media, the couple has yet to release a joint official statement. Fans are hopeful that clarity will come shortly. Both Smriti and Palash are dealing with personal issues while the world watches what happens next.