Shrinivas Mandhana Health Update: Smriti's Father Discharged; Family Mum on Marriage with Palash Muchhal

In a development bringing much-needed relief to the Mandhana family, Shrinivas Mandhana, father of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, was discharged from Sarvhit Hospital in Sangli on the morning of November 25. While his return home marks a positive turn in a week marred by medical emergencies, the highly anticipated wedding between Smriti and music composer Palash Muchhal remains indefinitely postponed.

Mandhana was rushed to the hospital on Sunday, November 23, the scheduled day of the wedding after complaining of uneasiness and symptoms resembling a heart attack. According to hospital management, his condition is now completely stable. Doctors performed an angiography which revealed no blockages, ruling out severe cardiac distress and allowing for his discharge, India TV reported.

However, the health scares did not end with the bride's father. In a parallel development, the groom, Palash Muchhal, also required medical attention. Reports indicate that Palash was admitted to a hospital in Sangli a day after the wedding was called off, before being shifted to a medical facility in Mumbai.

Speaking to the press, Palash's mother, Amita Muchhal, attributed her son's hospitalization to severe emotional distress and exhaustion. She revealed that Palash shares a deep bond with his future father-in-law and was the first to insist that the wedding rituals be halted until Mandhana recovered.

"He cried so much that his health suddenly deteriorated," Amita said, describing the chaotic hours following the cancellation. "They kept him in the hospital for four hours. He was given an IV drip and an ECG was done. Everything came back normal, but the stress was just too much." Palash is reportedly now resting and recovering in Mumbai.

Amidst the medical updates, social media activity has fueled further speculation regarding the couple's plans. Fans noted on Monday that Smriti Mandhana had deleted all wedding-related posts from her Instagram account, including pictures of pre-wedding festivities. While this triggered rumors of a rift, sources close to the family suggest the move was likely an attempt to maintain privacy and ward off "nazar" (evil eye) during a difficult time.

Palash's sister, singer Palak Muchhal, issued a brief statement on Instagram to quell the rumors, urging the public to avoid speculation. "Due to Smriti's dad's health, Smriti and Palash's wedding has been put on hold. We would request all of you to respect the privacy of the families during this sensitive time," she wrote.

As of now, no new date for the nuptials has been announced. The families have indicated that rescheduling will only be considered once both Shrinivas Mandhana and Palash Muchhal have made a full recovery.