Smriti Mandhana wedding update: Palash Muchhal spotted in Mumbai after wedding delay and evil emoji move sparks big buzz

Smriti Mandhana’s wedding update took a new turn on Monday when her fiancé, music composer Palash Muchhal, was seen at the Mumbai airport. This was his first public appearance after the couple delayed their wedding because of sudden health issues in both families. Palash walked out of the airport with his mother and other family members, and he did not speak to anyone but gave a small smile to the photographers. Fans have been talking a lot online, trying to guess what really happened.

Palash Muchhal seen with family as wedding delay raises questions

Palash Muchhal looked calm as he came out of the airport. He held a book in his hand and wore very simple clothes. His mother walked beside him the whole time. Even though many cameras were on him, he chose not to talk. He only nodded at the photographers and kept walking.

The talk on social media started soon after the wedding was pushed ahead. People shared many ideas, but the real reason was already known. On the day of the wedding, Smriti Mandhana’s father had chest pain and was taken to the hospital. The next day, Palash Muchhal was also admitted to a hospital in Sangli because he felt unwell. Later, he was shifted to Mumbai to rest.

Smriti Mandhana’s manager shared a message saying the wedding was delayed because both families had health emergencies. This was the only official update given so far.

Music composer Palash Muchhal was spotted at the airport for the first time since his wedding to Smriti Mandhana was postponed. The sadness on his face was clearly visible, and the video is going viral. #SmritiMandhana #PalashMuchhal pic.twitter.com/TXqMmxHWBT

— Mukesh Kumar (@Mukesh7408) December 1, 2025

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal add evil emoji as fans notice new move

Fans also saw something new on Instagram. Both Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal added the “nazar” or evil-eye emoji in their bios. Many people think the emoji is used to keep away bad luck, so this small change made fans talk even more.

The wedding delay came right after India won the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, where Smriti Mandhana played a very strong role for the team. Her fans were already excited for her wedding, so the sudden change made everyone even more curious.

There was also a message from Palash Muchhal’s mother, Amita Muchhal. She told Hindustan Times that both Smriti and Palash were in pain and that Palash had dreamed of bringing his bride home. She said she had planned a special welcome. She also added that everything would be fine and the wedding would happen very soon.