Palash Muchhal Resumes Work After Parting Ways With Smriti Mandhana, Ropes In THIS Star For Next

After weeks of intense public attention surrounding his personal life, composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal is now shifting focus back to his professional commitments. After the growing buzz around his now cancelled

wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, Palash is preparing to begin work on his next film project. The yet-untitled movie will star Shreyas Talpade in a key role and is expected to go on floors soon. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, the film marks Palash’s continued journey as a director, even as discussions around his personal life remain active on social media.

Palash Mucchal resumes work after parting ways with Smriti Mandhana

Film critic and movie trade trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to social media recently to announce Palash Muchhal's upcoming film. He wrote, "SHREYAS TALPADE TO STAR IN PALASH MUCHHAL'S NEXT FILM... #ShreyasTalpade will head the cast of director #PalashMuchhal's upcoming, as-yet-untitled film, stepping into the role of a common man.Set against the backdrop of #Mumbai, filming is expected to commence soon." Shreyas Talpade will be seen playing the role of a common man in Palash Muchhal’s upcoming film. The actor is expected to headline the project, which will be directed by Palash himself. While further details about the plot, supporting cast, and release timeline are yet to be officially revealed, sources suggest that shooting will begin shortly in Mumbai.

Notably, this is the first project Palash took up after his cancelled wedding with Smriti Mandhana made headlines, earlier in November,.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Mucchal parted ways

To recap, Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal were set to marry on November 23, 2025, after dating for several years. Palash had famously proposed to her on a cricket ground, and the couple had even completed pre-wedding ceremonies like sangeet and haldi. However, just a day before the wedding, rumours alleging Palash’s infidelity with a choreographer surfaced online. Although the claims were never verified, the families first announced a postponement and later confirmed that the wedding had been cancelled.

Smriti Mandhana's work front

For Smriti Mandhana, 2025 proved to be a year of major highs and emotional lows. On one hand, she celebrated a historic Women’s World Cup victory, cementing her status as one of India’s leading cricketers. On the other, her wedding controversy became a subject of widespread public discussion. Notably, Smriti chose not to mention Palash in her 2025 recap video shared on social media.Looking ahead, Smriti struck a confident note while sharing her 2026 resolution. In one of her posts, she wrote that her journey this year would be “a game,” adding that she had found ways to stay consistent and motivated.