Music composer Palash Muchhal finds himself embroiled in controversy once again as fresh cheating allegations surface, leading to a significant social media purge. The latest development involves Muchhal deleting all posts featuring Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana from his official Instagram account, a move that has fueled speculation and public discussion.
Instagram Purge: All Posts With Smriti Mandhana Removed
Multiple posts that previously showcased Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana together have been completely wiped from the composer's Instagram profile. These posts were reportedly visible until January 24, 2026, before their sudden disappearance. The deleted content included various personal moments captured over time.
Content of the Deleted Posts
The removed posts featured several intimate moments between the couple:
- Heartfelt birthday tributes where Muchhal described Mandhana as his "calm in the chaos" and "biggest cheerleader"
- Festive greetings including Diwali celebrations from 2023 showing them posing together
- A video showcasing Mandhana attempting to play piano after learning from Muchhal
- Various other posts from different occasions documenting their relationship
One particularly emotional birthday post read: "From the very start, you've been my calm in the chaos, my biggest cheerleader, and the most inspiring soul I know — on the field and off it. You've shown me what grace under pressure looks like & what quiet strength truly is. Happiest Birthday Smritzzzzzzzzz."
Another deleted message stated: "Happiest Birthday to my beautiful girl! You mean everything to me, and I can't imagine my life without you."
History of Post Deletions
This isn't the first instance of Muchhal removing content related to his relationship with Mandhana. Previously, he had deleted the viral proposal video and World Cup celebration posts while keeping other memories intact. The current complete removal of all Mandhana-related content marks a significant escalation in this pattern.
Wedding Controversy Background
The relationship between Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana has been under scrutiny since their planned wedding on November 23, 2025, was abruptly postponed. The main wedding event was put on hold when Mandhana's father required emergency hospitalization. Following this development, Muchhal and his family returned to Mumbai, where the composer was hospitalized for stress-related issues.
During this period, rumors emerged suggesting Muchhal was caught cheating with a wedding choreographer, though these allegations were denied by the choreographers involved in the wedding celebrations.
Fresh Cheating Allegations Surface
The controversy reignited recently when actor-producer Vidnyan Mane made new claims against Muchhal. According to Mane, the music composer was allegedly caught red-handed with another woman during the wedding celebrations in November 2025.
Mane, who has separately accused Muchhal of cheating him of ₹40 lakh, provided detailed allegations to media outlets: "I was at the wedding celebrations when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers. The entire family is chindi chor. I thought he'd get married and settle in Sangli, but it has completely backfired on me."
Legal Action Initiated
In response to these allegations, Palash Muchhal has taken legal action against Vidnyan Mane. The composer has filed a defamation case seeking ₹10 crore in damages for what he describes as false and malicious accusations.
Muchhal stated in an official announcement: "A legal notice of defamation of ₹10 crore has been sent by my lawyer Shreyansh Mithare to Sangli based Vidnyan Mane for his false, outrageous and highly defamatory accusations made with the deliberate intent to malign my reputation and character."
The situation continues to develop as both parties maintain their positions, with Muchhal's social media actions adding another layer to this ongoing personal and legal drama.
