Updated On: 27 January, 2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Palaash Muchhal has issued a Rs 10 crore defamation notice after being accused of cheating and financial fraud by Smriti Mandhana’s friend Vidnyan Mane. The singer has denied all allegations and made his first public appearance at a city court

Palaash Muchhal
Singer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has been making headlines for his personal life ever since his wedding with ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana was called off in November, reportedly at the last minute. Rumours soon surfaced alleging that Muchhal had cheated on the cricketer. Amid these claims, a few women shared accounts of their past interactions with the singer, hinting at a pattern of alleged infidelity. Earlier this week, Mandhana’s childhood friend and actor-producer Vidnyan Mane claimed that Muchhal was caught red-handed during the wedding celebrations, leading to major drama at Sangli, where the wedding was scheduled to take place.
Amid fresh allegations against Muchhal, the singer has threatened to take legal action for defamation. On Tuesday, the singer was seen at a court in the city. This marked his first public appearance after allegations and claims from Mandhana's friend.