US EditionPalash Muchhal files Rs 10 crore defamation suit against Smriti Mandhana's friend Vidnyan Mane, here's why
- On January 22, 2026, actor-producer Vidnyan Mane filed a complaint with Sangli police, alleging he was cheated of Rs 40 lakh related to the unreleased film Nazariya.
- Vidnyan Mane alleges he met Muchhal on December 5, 2023, through Smriti Mandhana's father, and was pressured to invest Rs 10 lakh as costs rose to Rs 1.5 crore.
- On November 23, 2025, Mane alleges Palash Muchhal was found in a compromising situation during wedding celebrations and confronted by Indian women's cricket team, while choreographers denied involvement.
- Palash Muchhal denied the charges on Friday via Instagram, calling them baseless and malicious, and said Shreyansh Mithare, advocate, will pursue legal action including defamation.
- Weeks after the called-off wedding, the dispute has intensified public scrutiny for Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana as he prepares a new directorial starring Shreyas Talpade.
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Palash Muchhal files Rs 10 crore defamation suit against Smriti Mandhana's friend Vidnyan Mane, here's why
In a post on Instagram, Muchhal wrote, 'A legal notice of defamation of Rs 10 crore has been sent by my lawyer Shreyansh Mithare to Sangli based Vidnyan Mane for his false, outrageous and highly defamatory accusations made with the deliberate intent to malign my reputation and character.'
'Palash Muchhal was beaten up by cricketers,' reveals Smriti Mandhana's friend
Mumbai: It has been nearly two months since the wedding controversy surrounding Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal made headlines. The former couple was set to marry in November 2025, but the wedding was abruptly called off. Several reports later hinted at cheating allegations as the reason behind the split. Now, months after the much-discussed wedding saga, Smriti Mandhana’s childhood friend Vidnyan Ma…
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