The cricketing world and Bollywood circles are abuzz after the official announcement of Smriti Mandhana’s marriage to music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal. For weeks, there was speculation among fans, and now the news confirms that a beautiful union is taking place between one of India’s most celebrated sports figures and one of the talents from the music industry. This couple reportedly is set to get hitched on November 23, 2025, a few weeks after Mandhana’s historic World Cup victory.

The Unforgettable Proposal

A series of humble public disclosures heralded the Smriti Mandhana marriage announcement. First, confirmation came in the form of a chirpy Instagram reel featuring Mandhana, besides her India teammates Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, and Arundhati Reddy, performing a choreographed routine. The video ended with the World Cup-winning star subtly flashing her engagement ring, confirming the long-awaited news.

Much to the fans’ delight, Palash Muchhal later took to social media and posted an emotional video of his dreamy proposal. The music composer went down on one knee at the iconic DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same ground where Mandhana and the Indian team lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy. The venue of the proposal made the moment all the more sentimental as it intertwined Mandhana’s professional success with her personal milestone.

Who is Palash Muchhal

The would-be groom, Palash Muchhal, is a well-known name within the Indian music and film fraternity. Born in 1995 and raised in Indore, Muchhal started his career after training as a classical singer. Muchhal started his Bollywood career as a music composer with the film Dishkiyaoon in 2014. Some other films he has composed music for are Sweety Weds NRI and Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho. He is also the younger brother of renowned playback singer Palak Muchhal.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal started dating in 2019, but they kept their relationship hidden for a few years. Their relationship came into the public eye in July 2024. A proof of his love and pride for the cricketer is the special tattoo “SM18” on his forearm, which represents Mandhana’s initials and her famous jersey number.

A Partnership Based on Harmony

The marriage of Smriti Mandhana is being celebrated across the country as a union of two accomplished individuals. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the couple and praised their partnership in an official letter. He beautifully noted that the grace of Mandhana’s “cover drive” would meet Muchhal’s “lilting musical symphony” in a wonderful partnership.

Mandhana enters into this new phase of her life on the back of a career-defining tournament, where she finished as India’s highest run-scorer in the World Cup with 434 runs in nine innings. Excitement is reportedly running high for the wedding, which may take place in Mandhana’s hometown, Sangli. This personal celebration perfectly caps off a memorable year professionally for the cricketing star.