Another wave of speculation swept social media on Tuesday after fresh reports insisted that Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal had locked in December 7 as their new wedding date. The claim spread quickly, prompting Smriti’s brother Shravan Mandhana to intervene and put the rumours to rest.“I have no idea about these rumours. As of now it (the wedding) is still postponed,” he told Hindustan Times, calling the viral date nothing but misinformation.
How the original wedding fell apart
The couple’s November 23 wedding in Sangli had unravelled dramatically, with the celebrations coming to a sudden halt after Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, suffered a severe medical emergency. He was rushed to the hospital on the morning of the ceremony, forcing the families to stop the proceedings.In a parallel development, Palaash was also admitted to a medical facility after experiencing extreme stress following the turn of events. His mother later stated that he had been placed on IV support and undergone a series of tests before being discharged.
Speculation spirals with cheating allegations
The lack of immediate communication from both families opened the door to an avalanche of online speculation. Cheating allegations surfaced after alleged screenshots of private conversations began circulating, with social media users theorising that relationship trouble — not just the health crisis — may have contributed to the postponement.Adding fuel to the gossip was Smriti’s online activity: she deleted her engagement posts, including her proposal video, and removed tags connected to Palaash. Many fans interpreted these actions as a sign that things were not smooth between the two.
Choreographers dragged into rumours push back
As the rumours escalated, two choreographers — Nandika Dwivedi and Gulnaaz Khan — unexpectedly found themselves targeted in the frenzy. Both professionals issued strong public denials, calling the accusations fabricated, damaging, and completely baseless, and appealed to people to stop spreading falsehoods about personal matters.
Families ask fans to stop assumptions
While the noise online continued, the families attempted to restore calm. In an emotional clarification, Palaash’s mother Amita Muchhal said the swirl of allegations was deeply unfair and emphasised that the postponement stemmed from concern and respect for Smriti’s father’s condition. She added that Palaash had himself suggested postponing the ceremony even before the Mandhana family formally made the decision. She also assured that the wedding will happen soon.
No direct response from the couple
Neither Smriti nor Palaash has addressed the cheating chatter publicly. The only coordinated gesture so far has been a shared addition to their Instagram bios — an evil-eye emoji — which many online followers interpreted as a quiet response to the negative commentary surrounding them.
