In the wake of a high-profile wedding postponement that has gripped social media, Mumbai-based professional Mary D’Costa has stepped forward to dispel mounting rumors linking her to the unraveling romance between Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and composer Palash Muchhal. Addressing the speculation head-on via an Instagram statement late Wednesday, D’Costa emphasized her limited involvement and urged clarity amid the chaos.
The controversy erupted after screenshots of flirtatious messages purportedly exchanged between D’Costa and Muchhal began circulating online. Allegedly shared by D’Costa herself on Reddit in July—though the account and profile picture have since vanished—the exchanges quickly proliferated across platforms, igniting theories that D’Costa played a pivotal role in the couple’s split. The chats, spanning just one month from April 29 to May 30, 2025, have been dissected by netizens, with some dubbing them evidence of infidelity that derailed the nuptials.
D’Costa, however, was unequivocal in her rebuttal. “First, the exchange of chats happened between April 29th and May 30th 2025, so the contact lasted for only one month. I want to make it absolutely clear that I never met him and I never got involved with him in any way,” she wrote in her post. She further addressed queries about her delayed response: “People have been asking, ‘Why speak about this now?’ The truth is, I actually exposed him back in July, but no one really knew who he was at that time, so it went unnoticed.”
A key point of contention has been D’Costa’s identity, often conflated with a namesake choreographer. “There’s also been a lot of confusion about who I am. I want to clarify, I am not the choreographer, and I am not the person he cheated with. I’m saying this because things are getting mixed up, and I don’t want people assuming the wrong things,” she added, aiming to sever any perceived ties to the scandal.
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The backdrop to this digital storm is the abrupt halt to Mandhana and Muchhal’s planned November 23 ceremony in the cricketer’s hometown of Sangli, Maharashtra. Pre-wedding rituals, including the sangeet and haldi, had unfolded smoothly at a local resort. Yet, the event was shelved following a health emergency for Mandhana’s father, who was hospitalized for a heart issue. Muchhal, too, sought medical attention in Mumbai for stress and exhaustion, according to a Hindustan Times report. Compounding the intrigue, Mandhana scrubbed all traces of their engagement and festivities from her Instagram, prompting whispers of deeper discord.
As the couple maintains radio silence on rescheduling, Muchhal’s family has offered glimpses into the strain. His mother recently disclosed that her son had contemplated calling off the wedding outright, citing unspecified pressures. Meanwhile, Muchhal’s cousin has pinned the blame on a “technology glitch” for the cheating claims, a defense met with widespread skepticism online.
D’Costa’s intervention arrives as the saga dominates trending discussions, blending celebrity heartache with viral sleuthing. For Mandhana, a star of India’s women’s cricket team, and Muchhal, known for his Bollywood compositions, the episode underscores the perils of public scrutiny in an era of unchecked digital leaks. With no official word from the principals, the narrative remains fluid, leaving fans and followers parsing every post for clues.
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