Palash Muchhal caught cheating, beaten up at wedding: Smriti Mandhana`s friend

Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made some serious allegations against singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, claiming that he allegedly cheated on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Mane has also accused Muchhal of cheating him of over R 40 lakh over an investment in an unreleased film. He has also filed a complaint in Sangli, Maharashtra. 

Smriti Mandhana`s friend makes serious allegations

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mane, shares, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November, 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers. The entire family is chindi chor. I thought he’d get married and settle in Sangli, but it has completely backfired on me.” He claims that he is Smriti`s childhood friend and was introduced to Palaash by the Mandhana family.

The 34-year-old adds, “When I met his mother (Amita Muchhal) last month, she said the budget to release the movie has now increased to Rs 1.5 crore. They asked me to invest another ₹10 lakh or I wouldn’t get any money back. They started blackmailing me and threatened to throw me out of the film, so I was forced to file a complaint.”

Mane, who also accused Palash of financial fraud, alleged that despite repeated attempts to reach out to him, there has been no direct response from the company. “After the wedding was called off, the family blocked me from everywhere. I found out that other artists from the movie had not received the payment they were due to receive either. I had heard of directors fleecing producers in the film industry, but this is complete theft,” Mane shared.

Palash Muchhal`s lawyer reacts

Following Mane`s accusations, Shreyansh Mithare, advocate for Palaash Muchhal, has responded. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mithare said, “He (Vidnyan) claims he has paid us money, but there is no evidence whether he paid by cheque or bank transfer. All the allegations about Palaash being caught with another woman — what is the evidence? We don’t know this guy; we met him through Smriti’s father (Shrinivas). We have no direct connection with him. Why did he keep quiet so long? It’s only after the marriage broke that he (Vidnyan) has turned up. Palaash is exploring his legal options.”