Cricket and showbiz have witnessed several beautiful unions, and one of the most adored in recent times is that of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and Bollywood composer Palaash Muchhal. The couple
was all set to marry on November 23, with celebrations kicking off joyfully in the presence of close friends, family members and the Indian women’s cricket team.
However, their wedding was postponed indefinitely after Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, suffered a serious health scare. He has since been discharged and is said to be out of danger, but both families remain quiet about a new wedding date. As fans await an update, here’s a look back at how the couple’s love story unfolded.
A Chance Meeting That Led to a Secret Romance
Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal have always maintained privacy regarding their personal lives. While neither has publicly detailed their relationship, reports suggest their romance began in 2019. Determined to avoid the glare of media attention especially given their high-profile professions, they kept their bond under wraps for years.
Smriti, the vice-captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, holds an impressive résumé that includes winning the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup and the Women’s Asia Cup in 2016 and 2022. Palaash, meanwhile, is a noted Bollywood music composer, and his sister, Palak Muchhal, is a well-known playback singer. With both navigating demanding, public-facing careers, the couple chose to nurture their relationship away from the spotlight, keeping their romance a closely guarded secret.
Grand Gestures, Public Announcements & Viral Moments
The first confirmation of their relationship arrived in July 2024 when Smriti and Palaash celebrated their fifth anniversary with an Instagram post. The picture quickly went viral, marking the couple’s long-awaited public acknowledgement. Rumours of an impending wedding soon followed.
Palaash eventually addressed the speculation head-on during a press conference, warmly declaring, “She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore.” It was a moment that delighted fans and set social media buzzing. But it wasn’t his only grand gesture.
After India’s historic Women’s Cricket World Cup win in 2025, Palaash showed off a tattoo featuring Smriti’s jersey number and initials, a gesture that captured widespread attention. Soon after, the couple released a reel featuring Palaash proposing to Smriti at DY Patil Stadium, the very venue where she had lifted the World Cup trophy just weeks earlier. Smriti later shared a video revealing her engagement ring, flanked by her teammates, adding to the celebrations.
In November, videos from their haldi and sangeet ceremonies surfaced online, showcasing vibrant, Bollywood-style festivities and the couple’s beaming excitement. But just as the wedding approached, the unforeseen medical emergency in Smriti’s family pushed all plans aside.
While the wedding awaits a new date, Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal’s six-year journey, from secret romance to public commitment remains a heartwarming tale of love, resilience and togetherness.
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