Celebrations surrounding the much-anticipated wedding of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal came to an abrupt standstill over the weekend after a medical emergency struck the Mandhana family. What was meant to be a joyful ceremony in Sangli, Maharashtra, quickly turned into a period of uncertainty as both families shifted focus to urgent health concerns.

The festivities—which had already begun with vibrant pre-wedding rituals—were expected to culminate in the main ceremony on November 23. However, on the morning of the scheduled wedding, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, reportedly experienced chest pain that resembled symptoms of a cardiac episode. He was immediately rushed to the Sarvhit Hospital and Medical Research Centre after his condition worsened during breakfast.

According to medical updates later shared by the family’s doctor, Mr. Mandhana displayed signs consistent with angina, with elevated cardiac enzymes and high blood pressure recorded upon examination. Doctors placed him under observation and indicated that further interventions—including a possible angiography—would be considered based on his progress.

In the midst of the unfolding situation, attention turned to Palash Muchhal, who was also admitted to a hospital in Sangli shortly after Smriti’s father’s emergency. According to his mother, the young composer became overwhelmed with stress upon hearing of his soon-to-be father-in-law’s condition. She revealed that Palash, who has been extremely close to Smriti’s family, broke down emotionally, leading to a sudden deterioration of his own health.

He was kept under supervision for several hours, received an IV drip, and underwent various tests. Though his results were normal, doctors attributed his condition to acute stress. Palash has since been discharged and returned to Mumbai to recover at home.

In an effort to address growing public speculation, his sister, singer Palak Muchhal, issued a brief statement requesting privacy for both families. Sharing a photo from the couple’s mehendi ceremony, she noted that the wedding had been placed “on hold” due to Smriti’s father’s health and appealed to fans and the media to respect the sensitivity of the moment.

Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana has quietly removed all wedding-related posts—from engagement reels to proposal videos—from her Instagram account. Although older casual photos with Palash remain visible, the sudden disappearance of newer posts prompted widespread discussion among fans and teammates. Fellow cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shreyanka Patil also took down earlier wedding announcement videos from their profiles.

Smriti’s manager, Tuhin Mishra, later confirmed that the ceremony originally planned for Sunday had been cancelled indefinitely, emphasizing that the cricketer was unwilling to proceed with any event until her father’s health stabilised fully. He added that the families remain “in shock” and are prioritizing recovery over ceremony.

Smriti and Palash, who began dating in 2019, made their relationship public only recently. Their engagement—marked by a proposal at DY Patil Stadium—sparked widespread excitement earlier this year. Now, both families await Mr. Mandhana’s recovery before making any decisions regarding a new wedding date.

For now, the celebrations remain paused, and the families have asked supporters to allow them the space and time needed to navigate this difficult period.

FAQ

1. Why was Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding postponed?
The wedding was put on hold due to a sudden health emergency involving Smriti’s father, who experienced cardiac-related symptoms.

2. What happened to Palash Muchhal?
Palash was hospitalized briefly due to stress-related health complications. He has since been discharged.

3. Has a new wedding date been announced?
No. The ceremony has been postponed indefinitely until Smriti’s father recovers.

4. Why did Smriti delete her wedding posts?
Sources suggest it was done to reduce public pressure and shift focus away from the halted celebrations.