What was supposed to be a joyous wedding weekend for cricketer Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker composer Palaash Muchhal has unexpectedly turned into a wave of rumours, online debates and viral allegations. The couple was set to tie the knot on November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra, but their wedding was postponed indefinitely after Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas Mandhana, was reportedly admitted to a hospital with heart attack like symptoms. Just hours later, Palaash himself faced a sudden health scare and was shifted to a Mumbai hospital. As fans were still trying to process the sequence of events, a new controversy erupted online.

On Tuesday morning, social media platforms were flooded with screenshots of alleged chats between Palaash Muchhal and a woman identified as Mary DCosta. The screenshots, reportedly dated May 2025, suggest that Palaash invited the woman to go swimming and appeared evasive when asked about his relationship status with Smriti Mandhana. These images were first posted by an Instagram user before being shared widely on Reddit, after which the original account was deactivated. Despite this, the images quickly gained traction, triggering widespread assumptions and heated debates across X, Reddit and Instagram.

Adding to the speculation, fans observed that Smriti Mandhana deleted several posts from her Instagram feed, including her engagement photos and a widely loved proposal video. This move further intensified separation rumours. Online reactions have ranged from shock and disbelief to caution, with many urging others not to jump to conclusions about the alleged cheating claims. Some users expressed concern that social media screenshots can be easily manipulated, while others felt Smriti may have avoided a bigger problem. Several commenters also extended prayers for her father’s recovery amid the ongoing chaos. The situation continues to evolve, and fans await an official statement from the couple as speculation dominates social media platforms.