As rumours swirl around the abrupt postponement of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, radio jockey RJ Mahvash waded into the controversy, and ended up drawing widespread criticism. In a casual comment on social media, she suggested this could be yet another “cheating stir,” a remark many found dismissive of the serious allegations and emotional turbulence surrounding the couple’s sudden wedding halt.
The wedding, which was scheduled for November 23, 2025, was postponed after Smriti’s father was hospitalised with heart-attack–like symptoms. The family later called off the ceremony indefinitely. Amid this, screenshots allegedly showing Palash in flirty chats with a third party leaked online. These chats, though unverified, ignited intense speculation of a betrayal. Smriti also removed all pre-wedding posts from her social platforms, deepening the mystery.
In this volatile context, RJ Mahvash’s comment appeared to trivialise the situation. Online reactions were swift: many accused her of being insensitive, calling the claim “tone-deaf” and “dishonourable to women’s dignity.” Some called for her to be more responsible, given her public influence. Others turned the lens inward, questioning why society so readily mockingly frames delicate personal crises as tawdry gossip.
Rumours, Reality and Emotional Fallout
Days after the postponement, Palash was hospitalised as well, reportedly from stress-induced chest discomfort, as confirmed by his family. He is now undergoing treatment and has been advised rest. Meanwhile, Smriti’s father has been discharged and is reported to be stable.
Despite medical realities, the alleged chat leak has overshadowed everything. The person who posted the screenshots claimed the messages were from May–July 2025, allegedly intended as a betrayal. The account posting them has since disappeared, but the screenshots remain shared across social platforms, stoking distrust and anger among fans.
Palash’s cousin publicly defended him, urging fans to withhold judgement until facts emerge. She appealed for peace and privacy, stressing that people should not assume guilt merely based on rumours. For now, no public statement has been released by Palash or Smriti.
The Cost of Casual Commentary
In this charged atmosphere of fear, heartbreak, and rampant gossip, public commentary matters. RJ Mahvash’s off-hand remark may have seemed casual to her, but it underscores a troubling pattern: how quickly serious personal pain and unverified allegations are reduced to cheap entertainment. For those living the fallout, emotionally fragile, publicly exposed, uncertain, words like hers can exacerbate their trauma.
Such situations raise important questions about responsibility. When celebrities’ private lives become a public spectacle, do media voices and influencers owe them the decency of restraint? Or does social media’s fast scroll and quick surge of outrage override empathy?
At present, more than blame or scandal, what seems necessary is calm. Until verified facts come out, the couple and their families deserve privacy and respect. Public compassion, not speculation, is what’s due at times like these.