Amid swirling rumors about their relationship status, Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been at the center of social media speculation after claims emerged that she unfollowed her fiancé Palash Muchhal on Instagram. However, a factual investigation reveals these claims to be completely false.
The Viral Unfollow Claim Versus Reality
Social media platforms were flooded with a screenshot showing that when searching for 'Palash' among the people Smriti Mandhana follows on Instagram, the results displayed 'No users found.' This screenshot quickly went viral, fueling breakup rumors between the World Cup-winning cricketer and her music composer fiancé.
When verified independently, the search results clearly showed Palash Muchhal appearing in Smriti's following list, directly contradicting the viral claim. The fact-check confirms that Smriti Mandhana continues to follow Palash Muchhal on the platform, debunking the unfollow speculation that had gained traction online.
Wedding Postponement Due to Family Health Emergencies
The unfollow rumors gained momentum after Smriti Mandhana deleted all her social media posts related to her wedding. The ceremony, which was scheduled for September 23, has been indefinitely postponed due to serious health issues affecting both families.
On the morning of the wedding day, Smriti's father Shrinivas Mandhana fell seriously unwell during breakfast and was rushed to Sarvhit Hospital with heart-attack-like symptoms. The following day, Palash Muchhal also required hospitalization due to sudden health issues. While Palash's health has stabilized, Smriti's father remains under medical observation.
Family Insights and Emotional Connections
Palash Muchhal's mother, Amita Muchhal, provided crucial context about the situation to Hindustan Times. She revealed that Palash had wanted to postpone the wedding even before Smriti did due to his deep emotional attachment to her father.
According to Amita Muchhal, the relationship between Palash and Shrinivas Mandhana is exceptionally close, potentially even stronger than the bond between Smriti and Palash. She explained that after the haldi ceremony, Palash became extremely stressed and emotional, crying extensively, which subsequently worsened his health condition.
Palash required four hours of hospital treatment, including an IV drip, ECG, and other medical tests. While his reports have returned to normal, his stress levels remain elevated due to the family situation.
Addressing the Cheating Rumors
Social media speculation about relationship troubles intensified with rumors alleging that Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana. These claims were supported by screenshots circulating on Reddit and Instagram that supposedly showed Palash engaging in flirtatious conversations with a woman named Mary D'Costa.
The alleged messages included invitations for swimming, spa visits, and morning walks at Versova Beach. In one particularly concerning message, the person identified as Palash complained that his long-distance relationship 'literally s*cks' and mentioned meeting his partner only once every three to five months.
Despite these circulating screenshots, the factual evidence confirms that the couple's wedding postponement stems entirely from genuine family health emergencies rather than relationship issues. The Mandhana and Muchhal families have demonstrated unity in prioritizing health and recovery before proceeding with wedding celebrations.
