Smriti Mandhana has finally given fans the confirmation they had been hoping for. Just days after reports suggested that the Indian cricket sensation would tie the knot with music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal on 23 November, she posted an engagement-themed video that instantly set social media buzzing. The clip ended with Smriti flashing her ring to the camera, prompting fans to declare the news “official” within minutes.
The video captures a lively, celebratory mood as Smriti joins members of India’s Women’s World Cup-winning squad — Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy and rising star Shreyanka Patil. Dancing to Samjho Ho Hi Gaya from Lage Raho Munna Bhai, the group turns the moment into a charming pre-wedding celebration. The highlight, of course, came at the very end, when Smriti confidently held up her hand, offering the first clear view of her engagement ring. Viewers instantly connected the reveal to the wedding rumours, labeling it the perfect “soft launch” of her engagement.
Buzz around the couple grew further after a photo of Palash proudly holding the World Cup trophy next to Smriti resurfaced online. Fans praised him for celebrating her milestone, calling the image “the best pre-wedding gift she could get.”
Curiosity surrounding Palash Muchhal has also risen sharply. The 30-year-old music composer and filmmaker has reportedly been dating Smriti since 2019. He is the younger brother of popular playback singer Palak Muchhal, known for her hit Bollywood songs. Palash has directed over 40 music videos for leading labels like T-Series and Zee Music Company, acted in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, and is currently directing Ardh, featuring Rajpal Yadav and Rubina Dilaik.
Meanwhile, Smriti remains one of India’s brightest cricketing stars and the most expensive Women’s Premier League player after Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed her for Rs 3.40 crore. With her engagement now out in the open, fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement about the wedding.