Filmmaker
and
singer
Palash
Muchhal
was
preparing
to
marry
cricketer
Smriti
Mandhana
on
November
23
in
Sangli,
surrounded
by
close
friends
and
family.
However,
the
wedding
was
postponed.
Palash’s
sister,
singer
Palak
Muchhal,
announced
the
delay
on
November
24
via
Instagram,
following
reports
of
Smriti’s
father
being
hospitalised.
Reports
later
emerged
that
Palash
had
also
been
admitted
to
the
hospital.
Health
Concerns
Affect
Wedding
Plans
On
the
morning
of
the
wedding
day,
Smriti’s
father,
Shrinivas
Mandhana,
fell
ill
during
breakfast.
His
condition
deteriorated,
requiring
immediate
hospitalisation.
Smriti’s
manager
confirmed
that
she
decided
to
postpone
the
wedding
until
her
father
recovers.
Meanwhile,
Palash
also
experienced
health
issues,
resulting
in
his
own
hospitalisation,
although
he
has
since
been
discharged.
Amid
the
health
crises,
Smriti
removed
her
proposal
video
and
other
wedding-related
posts
from
her
social
media
accounts.
The
emotional
toll
of
these
events
prompted
the
couple
to
delay
their
nuptials
indefinitely,
focusing
on
family
health
and
well-being.
Online
Speculation
and
Leaked
Conversations
Shortly
after
Palak
announced
the
wedding
postponement,
screenshots
of
a
chat
between
Palash
and
a
woman
named
Mary
D’Costa
went
viral
on
Reddit.
Mary
shared
these
screenshots
on
her
Instagram
story.
In
the
conversation,
Palash
discussed
his
‘long-distance’ relationship
with
Smriti
and
mentioned
accompanying
her
on
‘tours’.
His
messages
appeared
flirtatious,
as
he
complimented
Mary’s
appearance.
Palash
invited
Mary
to
join
him
for
various
activities,
including
swimming,
a
spa
visit,
and
a
5
am
meeting
at
Mumbai’s
Versova
beach.
When
asked
about
his
love
for
Smriti,
Palash
avoided
giving
a
direct
answer.
These
leaked
messages
led
to
widespread
online
criticism
of
Palash.
Mixed
Reactions
from
Netizens
The
Free
Press
Journal
could
not
verify
the
authenticity
of
the
screenshots
shared
by
Mary.
Despite
this,
netizens
quickly
reacted,
with
many
criticising
Palash
for
his
behaviour.
However,
some
social
media
users
urged
others
to
respect
the
family’s
privacy
during
this
challenging
time,
emphasizing
the
importance
of
sensitivity
and
compassion.
As
the
situation
unfolds,
the
focus
remains
on
the
health
and
recovery
of
Smriti’s
father
and
Palash.
The
couple
and
their
families
are
dealing
with
a
difficult
period,
compounded
by
public
scrutiny
and
speculation.
The
postponement
of
the
wedding
reflects
their
commitment
to
prioritising
family
health
over
personal
milestones.