Speculation is rampant online following accusations of infidelity directed at filmmaker and musician Palaash Muchhal concerning his relationship with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. In the midst of this online chaos, a choreographer, identified as Nandika Dwivedi, was drawn into the controversy via an anonymous Reddit post. Dwivedi, who had been hired for the couple’s recently postponed wedding, found her name and image circulating. Responding to the growing rumors, her colleague Gulnaaz has issued a clear denial of any involvement. Gulnaaz, a professional associate of Dwivedi and part of Bosco’s dance team, took to Instagram Stories to set the record straight. She explicitly stated that she and Nandika Dwivedi have no connection to the alleged marital issues. The widespread dissemination of unverified claims has unfairly targeted the two choreographers as online discussions about Muchhal’s alleged infidelity gained momentum.
“We are not the people involved in this issue,” Gulnaaz asserted, emphasizing her and Dwivedi’s non-involvement. She added, “I’ve been noticing a lot of speculation and false claims going around about me and my friend Nandika, so I want to make it clear 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.” Her statement came as Nandika Dwivedi’s social media accounts were subsequently made private.
The rumors intensified shortly after Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal’s wedding was unexpectedly called off. Observers noted that Mandhana had deleted all posts related to the wedding from her Instagram, including those from her engagement and proposal. The lack of an official explanation from the couple prompted a surge of conjecture on platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and X. The pair, Mandhana (29, Indian women’s cricket vice-captain) and Muchhal (30), were set to marry after a long courtship. The wedding was halted mere hours before the ceremony. Initial reports suggested a medical emergency within Mandhana’s family, specifically her father experiencing symptoms akin to a heart attack, as the cause for postponement. Currently, there has been no public statement from Mandhana, Muchhal, or their families to clarify the situation or the reason behind the deleted social media content. Sources close to the families and event organizers maintain that the wedding was postponed solely due to the medical emergency.