Amidst swirling rumors and speculation surrounding the postponement of cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding to musician Palaash Muchhal, choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has broken her silence. The wedding, which was scheduled for November 23rd, was called off at the last minute, reportedly due to Smriti's father being hospitalized. This sudden change in events, coupled with Smriti removing all wedding-related posts from her Instagram, ignited a firestorm of speculation on social media platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and X.
Fueling the online frenzy were allegations of infidelity, with some social media users claiming that Palaash Muchhal had cheated on Smriti with a choreographer. Nandika Dwivedi's name surfaced in these rumors, with anonymous posts suggesting she played a role in the events leading to the wedding's postponement. These posts alleged that Smriti caught Palaash "red-handed" with Nandika.
Faced with mounting speculation and online harassment, Nandika Dwivedi has denied all the allegations, calling them baseless. While she has not issued a formal statement, a colleague, Gulnaaz, who was also involved in choreographing the wedding functions, defended Nandika in an Instagram story. Gulnaaz stated, "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".
Nandika has also made her social media profile private. Reports indicate that Nandika was tasked with teaching Palaash to dance ahead of his sangeet ceremony. She has worked with prominent figures in the dance industry, including Bosco, Piyush Bhagat, and Shazia Samji.
Adding another layer to the controversy, screenshots of flirtatious messages allegedly between Palaash Muchhal and another woman, Mary D'Costa, were leaked online. Initially, it was rumored that Mary was also a choreographer for the wedding, but she has since clarified that she is not a dancer. D'Costa also stated that she is not the person Palaash cheated with.
As the online drama unfolds, neither Smriti Mandhana nor Palaash Muchhal have released an official statement addressing the situation. The cricketer's father was discharged from the hospital. Palaash was also reportedly admitted to the hospital, but is said to be doing well.
The postponement of the wedding and the subsequent allegations have captured the attention of social media users, resulting in widespread speculation and unverified claims. With Nandika Dwivedi's denial and the lack of official statements from Smriti and Palaash, the truth behind the wedding postponement remains unclear. As Nandika Dwivedi stated, "Truth will find its way".
