What looked like a simple postponement of a high-profile wedding has now spiralled into one of the biggest off-field talking points in Indian cricket. The postponement of Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker-composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, first believed to be due to her father’s hospitalisation, has taken an unexpected turn. Online rumours and unverified claims have now made the situation far more dramatic.
Things escalated when fans noticed that Smriti had quietly removed all her wedding posts from social media. A few of her teammates and close friends did the same, which only increased curiosity about what’s really happening behind the scenes.
Rumours Linking a Choreographer
Soon, a new theory began doing the rounds online, one that suggested Palash may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a choreographer. Social-media sleuths linked these rumblings to Mary D’Costa, reportedly the choreographer in charge of the couple’s upcoming wedding festivities.
D’Costa, who had kept a low profile until now, found herself thrust into the spotlight after alleged private conversations involving her and Palash appeared briefly online. Though the authenticity of these screenshots remains completely unverified, their circulation was enough to ignite a wave of speculation.
The ‘Flirty Chats’ at the Centre of the Buzz
The alleged screenshots shared on Reddit and Instagram before being swiftly taken down have become the focal point of the controversy. The messages reportedly show Palash complimenting D’Costa, referencing a “long-distance” dynamic with Smriti, and suggesting casual outings ranging from spa sessions to early-morning trips to Versova beach.
In these supposed chats, he appears to dodge direct questions about his feelings for Smriti, instead steering the conversation toward meeting D’Costa. For many online users, this behaviour raised questions about what might have been unfolding privately in the weeks leading up to the wedding.
Mixed but Intense Social-Media Response
Fans reacted instantly, with a large number expressing sympathy for Smriti. Her removal of engagement and wedding posts was widely interpreted as a sign of emotional strain, though she has made no public statement on the matter. Several users criticised Palash based on the circulating rumours, while a smaller section urged caution, reminding others that the screenshots remain unverified.
Adding further fuel were anonymous claims from users who alleged they had seen Palash with another woman during pre-wedding rehearsals again, unsubstantiated and unverifiable.
Where Things Stand Now
For the moment, the situation rests in a grey area. None of the leaked chats have been confirmed as genuine, and there’s been no official comment from either Smriti or Palash. What is clear, however, is the public perception: Smriti’s social-media cleanup has made a strong impression, while Palash’s unchanged posts continue to attract scrutiny and debate.
Until either side addresses the rumours directly, speculation is unlikely to fade. What began as a private delay has now become a full-blown online saga, one that cricket fans, Bollywood watchers, and casual social-media followers are keeping a close eye on.
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