Cricketer, Smriti Mandhana’s ex-fiancé, Palaash Muchhal, has been dominating the headlines ever since their wedding was cancelled. The ex-couple, who were set to start their married life on November 23, 2025, are now as good as strangers. Amid their marriage call-off, Palaash found himself under intense online scrutiny, with multiple women accusing him of hitting on them while being in a relationship with Smriti. Recently, Smriti’s friend, Vidnyan Mane, suggested that Palaash was caught cheating on the cricketer by her teammates. The music composer hit back with a clarification statement and a defamation suit.
Vidnyan Mane’s accusations against Palaash Muchhal
On January 23, 2026, Marathi actor-producer, Vidnyan Mane made serious public allegations of financial fraud and infidelity against music composer, Palaash Muchhal, as reported by Hindustan Times. Vidnyan, who claims to be a childhood friend of Smriti Mandhana, alleged that Palaash was caught “red-handed” with another woman in bed during wedding-related celebrations on November 23, 2025. He further claimed that following this discovery, the Indian composer was confronted and “beaten up” by members of the Indian women’s national cricket team.
Palaash Mucchal took legal action against Vidnyan Mane’s bombshell allegations. Read to know his full statement. Read More


