Smriti Mandhana's Father Returns Home, But Wedding Mystery Continues
There is a sigh of relief for cricket fans and the Mandhana family as Shrinivas Mandhana, father of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, has been discharged from the hospital. While his health scare in Sangli initially forced the indefinite postponement of the highly anticipated Smriti Mandhana wedding, his condition has stabilized. However, despite his recovery, there is silence regarding a rescheduled date for the nuptials with music composer Palash Muchhal.
Health Scares for Both Families
The trouble began on Sunday morning when Shrinivas Mandhana complained of unease while having breakfast. Fearing a cardiac event, the family rushed him to a local facility in Sangli. According to Smriti's manager, Tuhin Mishra, doctors performed an angiography but fortunately found no arterial blockages. He has since been declared out of danger and sent home to rest.
In a twist of events, the groom-to-be, Palash Muchhal, has also faced health setbacks. After returning to Mumbai, Palash was admitted to a hospital citing a viral infection and high stress. His mother, Amrita Muchhal, shed light on the bond between the two families. She revealed that Palash shares an incredibly close relationship with Smriti’s father. Upon hearing of Shrinivas's condition, it was actually Palash who insisted that the rituals be halted immediately, refusing to proceed until his future father-in-law was fully recovered.
Social Media Speculation and Deleted Posts
While the health updates are positive, the actions of the couple on social media have sparked rumors. Fans noticed that Smriti has removed posts related to her engagement and pre-wedding festivities from her Instagram profile.
Furthermore, a viral video featuring Smriti dancing with teammate Jemimah Rodrigues to a Bollywood track—originally serving as an engagement announcement—has also vanished from both their accounts. While Palash’s sister, singer Palak Muchhal, issued a statement asking for privacy and attributing the delay solely to the medical emergency, the deletion of these digital memories has left fans wondering if a new date will be announced soon or if a longer delay is on the cards.
For now, the focus remains on the recovery of both Shrinivas and Palash, with the cricket world waiting patiently for the celebrations to resume.
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