Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed her engagement to music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal. The announcement came through a joyful Instagram reel that also featured some of her Team India teammates.
Mandhana has always kept her personal life private. But rumours about her relationship with Muchhal had been growing for months. Muchhal even hinted at the relationship in October at an event at the State Press Club in Indore. He joked that Mandhana would soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore. His comment created a wave of speculation across social media.
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal Engagement Revealed Through Dance Reel
The engagement was confirmed in a fun and creative way. Mandhana shared a dance reel on the Bollywood song ‘Samjho Ho Hi Gaya’ from Lage Raho Munna Bhai. She was joined by Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy. All of them performed a coordinated dance.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRRw6XJDQqq/?igsh=cXFmc3J5aXk5cG56
As the music faded, Mandhana raised her hand toward the camera. She flashed her engagement ring, giving fans the confirmation they had been waiting for.
The announcement comes at a special moment in her career. Mandhana recently played a key role in India’s historic ICC Women’s ODI World Cup win. She was one of India’s top performers throughout the tournament and a crucial figure in the team’s success.
Soon after the reel went viral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the couple. He also revealed that the wedding is planned for November 23, although Mandhana and Muchhal have not officially announced the date.
“May Smriti and Palaash build a shared life rooted in trust, standing by each other always, embracing responsibilities with love and growing together through each other’s strengths and imperfections,” PM Modi wrote.
Smriti Mandhana had an outstanding World Cup campaign. She scored 434 runs in nine innings at an average of 54.22. She broke Mithali Raj’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Women’s ODI World Cup. Her century against New Zealand was one of the highlights of the tournament.
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She also played a strong role in the final against South Africa. Her opening partnership with Shafali Verma gave India a powerful start. Although Laura Wolvaardt finished as the top scorer of the tournament, Mandhana secured the second spot with her consistent performances.
Fans across the country are now celebrating both her on-field success and her personal milestone.
