Smriti Mandhana Skips KBC Shoot as Wedding Postponement Continues

The Indian women’s cricket team appeared on KBC without Mandhana — following the postponement of her wedding amid family health concerns.

What Happened

The women’s cricket team of India appeared recently on a special episode of KBC to celebrate their World Cup win. However, Smriti Mandhana — the team’s vice-captain — was noticeably absent.
The absence comes days after her planned wedding to music composer Palaash Muchhal was postponed. The wedding was called off because of a health scare in Mandhana’s family.
While teammates and other squad members filmed the KBC segment, Mandhana’s non‑attendance drew attention and sparked speculation among fans and media.

Mandhana and Muchhal were set to marry, but the plans were abruptly halted when Mandhana’s father was hospitalised and required urgent treatment.
Following the hospitalisation, social media buzzed as Mandhana removed her pre‑wedding photos and videos — adding to uncertainty and curiosity around the status of the wedding.
As of now, neither Mandhana nor her family has issued an official statement clarifying when the wedding will be rescheduled.

Despite Mandhana’s absence, several other prominent players from the women’s team — including those from the recently victorious World Cup squad — were present on the show.
The KBC episode is seen as a celebratory platform for the team’s success, and their appearance without one of the biggest stars has caught media and public attention.

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Mandhana’s decision to skip the shoot underscores the seriousness of her family’s situation and highlights personal priorities over public appearances.
It also reflects the pressures athletes face balancing personal life and public expectation — especially when their life events coincide with media commitments.
For the team and fans, it’s a reminder that off‑field circumstances can impact even major celebratory events.