India, Dec. 9 -- Composer-director Palaash Muchhal and vice-captain of the Indian women's cricket team Smriti Mandhana were set to tie the knot on November 23 in Sangli, but the weekend unfolded rather differently. It began with reports of the wedding being postponed due to health issues in both families. Then came a flood of online theories, as multiple women shared alleged chat screenshots with Palaash - sparking rumours of a deeper personal rift. Days later, Smriti broke her silence, officially confirming what many had speculated: the wedding had been called off.

Shortly after Smriti's post, her ex-fiance Palaash released a statement of his own. He said, "I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship...