The postponement of singer-composer Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, originally scheduled for November 23, has taken a new
turn after the event management company handling the celebrations issued a public statement online.
Krayonz Entertainment, which was responsible for organising the high-profile ceremony, shared a cryptic Instagram post a week ago following the halt in festivities, sparking renewed speculation across social media.
"We don't cross the finish line in every match of Life that we play, but it's always the sportsman Spirit that counts..Our team played hard, with Joy & Pride, and they all certainly deserve a Mention! Will see you soon Champion,” the brand posted on Instagram.
The post has now gone viral, with many appreciating its tone of encouragement and sensitivity, while others quickly jumped into speculation. The couple was originally scheduled to tie the knot on November 23. However, celebrations came to a halt when Mandhana’s father fell critically ill and had to be rushed to the hospital on the wedding day.
Concern deepened on November 24, when Muchhal himself was admitted to a hospital in Sangli, Mandhana’s hometown, before later being shifted to Mumbai. The cricketer’s business manager confirmed that the wedding had been postponed due to the medical emergency affecting both families.
Until that point, the couple’s pre-wedding festivities had been in full swing. The Mehendi and Haldi ceremonies had taken place with grandeur, and several videos of the joyous events had gone viral across fan pages. This only intensified public curiosity when the celebrations were abruptly paused.
What truly triggered a social media storm was Mandhana deleting all her wedding photographs from Instagram. However, both families later clarified that the postponement was purely due to health emergencies. Mandhana’s father and Muchhal have since been discharged, though no new date has been announced. Noticing the rising frenzy, Mandhana and Muchhal quietly updated their Instagram bios with the nazar emoticon. Far from calming speculation, this sparked fresh theories about symbolism and hidden messages.
Muchhal’s mother, Amita, has expressed hope in recent days that the wedding will take place soon. Meanwhile, his sister Palak took to Instagram to appeal for privacy, urging fans to avoid speculating about what the family is going through. Mandhana’s brother, Shravan Mandhana, also addressed the rumours, confirming that no alternative wedding plans have been made.
