In a definitive move that signals a final break, singer-composer Palash Muchhal has scrubbed all traces of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana from his Instagram profile. The digital wipeout occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, nearly two months after their highly publicized wedding was called off.

The Digital Erasure
- Unfollowing: Both Palash and Smriti have unfollowed each other on Instagram.
- Deleted Memories: Over five years of shared history—including birthday tributes, holiday photos, and their 2023 Diwali celebrations—have been removed from Palash’s feed.
- Timing: The deletion follows a week of explosive new claims by actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, a self-described childhood friend of Mandhana.
The Controversy: “Caught Red-Handed”
The reason behind the split, which was initially attributed to “family health emergencies” in November 2025, has become increasingly contentious.
In a recent interview, Vidnyan Mane claimed that Palash was “caught red-handed with another woman in bed” on their intended wedding day (November 23, 2025). He further alleged that Palash was physically confronted by members of the Indian women’s cricket team.
The Rebuttal: Palash Muchhal has vehemently denied these claims, calling them “entirely baseless and factually incorrect.” He has since filed a Rs 10 crore defamation notice against Mane.
Financial and Legal Battle
Beyond the relationship drama, Palash is facing legal pressure regarding a stalled film project titled Nazaria.
- Fraud Claim: Mane has filed a complaint in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging that Palash cheated him of Rs 40 lakh promised as a film investment.
- Blackmail Allegation: Mane also claims the Muchhal family pressured him for an additional Rs 10 lakh, threatening to remove him from the project if he refused.
Timeline of the Split
| Date | Event |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Scheduled wedding date; abruptly postponed due to “medical emergencies.” |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Smriti Mandhana officially confirms the wedding is called off and requests privacy. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Vidnyan Mane files a police complaint and goes public with cheating allegations. |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Palash issues a Rs 10 crore defamation notice. |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Palash deletes all photos of Smriti and unfollows her. |

