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Wedding choreographer issues statement amid Smriti Mandhana–Palaash Muchhal ‘cheating’ controversy

After much speculation surrounding the wedding of Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal, one of the choreographers has issued a clarification

Published on: Nov 28, 2025 12:18 PM IST
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Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal were reportedly set to marry on November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra. The wedding celebrations, however, came to an unexpected halt, with families citing health reasons. Soon after the postponement, fans noticed that Smriti had deleted all wedding-related posts from her Instagram account, including her engagement and proposal photos.

Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal; the statement issued by Gulnaaz
Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal; the statement issued by Gulnaaz

As Reddit and Instagram discussions around the issue gained traction, an anonymous post alleged that two choreographers from the Bosco group, who were hired to teach Smriti and Palaash their wedding dances — Nandika Dwivedi and Gulnaaz — were somehow involved in the situation. These claims quickly spread, causing much netizen outrage. Within hours, both names began trending, forcing Gulnaaz to respond publicly.

What Gulnaaz said

Taking to her Instagram stories, she wrote, “I've been noticing a lot of speculation and false claims going around about Me & My Friend Nandika, so I want to clear this Straight that We Are not the people involved in this issue.

Just because We know someone socially or have a photo with them doesn't mean We are connected to their personal matters. Please let's keep things respectful and not jump to conclusions. We appreciate your understanding and support.”

Gulnaaz's Instagram story

No official word from Smriti or Palaash

As of now, choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has not issued any statement and has made her profile private. Neither Smriti nor Palaash have commented on the controversy, nor have their representatives released any clarification.

According to reports from family members and the wedding organisers, the ceremony was postponed following a medical emergency in the family. Beyond that, both sides have chosen to stay silent, even as speculation continues to mount across social media.

 
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Aadrika Sominder

Aadrika Sominder is a writer, but foremost an avid reader. With an unwavering commitment to the craft, she is convinced that there is nothing else she was meant to do with her life. Beyond the world of words, her hobbies include snacking and taking long trips.

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