The wedding celebrations of India batter Smriti Mandhana and composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal have begun, with the Haldi ceremony setting the tone for the final stretch toward their November 23 wedding. The festivities, held two days before the big day, unfolded in a warm, colourful setting as family, friends and teammates gathered around the bride. The Haldi event quickly became the highlight of the day. Mandhana, dressed in a bright yellow outfit, was seen laughing, dancing and soaking in the moment as traditional dhol beats echoed across the venue. The decorations, done entirely in yellow, added to the festive ambience and matched the lively mood around the World Cup winner. A major point of attention for fans was the presence of several India women’s team players, who turned the celebration into a spirited ‘team bride’ moment. Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh joined Mandhana on the dance floor, with clips of the group enjoying the ceremony gaining quick traction online. Their participation offered a glimpse into the camaraderie that extends beyond the field.Afterwards, clips of the couple at the ceremony also went viral on social media. The two, who were seated beside each other, also shared a heartwarming moment during the celebrations, which was shared widely on social media. Ahead of the Haldi, Muchhal had already shared a personal moment with fans through a proposal video on Instagram.Watch the video hereIn the clip, Mandhana was blindfolded and guided to the DY Patil Stadium. When she uncovered her eyes, Muchhal was seen kneeling with a bouquet of roses and a ring. Her emotional reaction followed naturally, and the moment was sealed with the caption, “She said yes,” as posted by Palash Muchhal. With November 23 approaching, anticipation around the wedding has intensified. Mandhana’s marriage comes at a significant time in her cricketing journey, following India’s historic victory in which she played a central role.
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As the celebrations continue, more events are expected to follow, with the couple keeping several details private for now. The Haldi ceremony, however, has already offered an intimate look at the start of their wedding week – one filled with colour, music and close friends.
