Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed after her father’s medical emergency; groom Palash Muchhal also hospitalised

Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s much-awaited wedding came to an abrupt halt on Sunday after two back-to-back medical emergencies involving both her father and fiancé in Sangli. The ceremony, set to take place on Sunday afternoon, was postponed indefinitely after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, experienced severe chest pain at the venue, triggering fears of a cardiac episode.

An ambulance was immediately called, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The unexpected medical scare brought all celebrations to a standstill, with Smriti reportedly refusing to continue with the ceremony in her father’s absence. Doctors later confirmed that he had shown signs of angina pectoris, a condition linked to coronary heart disease.

Naman Shah, neuro physician and chairman of Sarvhit Hospital and Clinical Research Centre, said, “He suffered angina around 1.30 pm and was admitted to our hospital at 2.15 pm. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit… we will run further tests on Monday before deciding whether angiography is required.”


While the family was still processing the situation, a second medical issue surfaced. According to an NDTV report, Smriti’s fiancé, music composer Palash Muchhal, was taken to a private hospital after he fell ill due to a viral infection and heightened acidity levels. His condition was not deemed serious, and he was discharged after treatment, returning to the hotel later the same evening.

The wedding—considered one of the most high-profile events in Indian sports this year—will now be rescheduled once both families are confident about their health situations. For the moment, the priority remains recovery, with doctors expected to reassess Srinivas Mandhana’s condition on Monday to determine the next course of treatment.

[With TOI inputs]