On November 23, 2025, the scheduled date for her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s plans were abruptly halted due to a family medical emergency. Her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, reportedly suffered a sudden heart attack early in the morning while preparations were underway at the family home in Sangli, Maharashtra.
Shrinivas was rushed to a local hospital in Sangli for immediate observation and tests. An ambulance was called to the wedding venue, turning what was meant to be a joyous intimate ceremony into a moment of concern.
Smriti’s manager, Tuhin Mishra, confirmed the wedding has been indefinitely postponed. Smriti was adamant about prioritizing her family’s well-being, stating she did not want to proceed amid the crisis.
– **Wedding Background**: The event was planned as a simple, private affair with close family, friends, and teammates. Pre-wedding festivities, including mehendi, haldi, and sangeet, had already taken place over the weekend, with viral videos showing the couple’s joyful moments—like Palash serenading Smriti with “Gulabi Aankhen.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had even sent a congratulatory letter earlier in the week.
