Palash Muchhal back to directing post split with Smriti Mandhana, teams up with Shreyas Talpade for next

Composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal is now turning his attention back to work after weeks of public scrutiny over his personal life. Following the buzz and eventual cancellation of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana, he's gearing up for his next directorial venture. The untitled film features Shreyas Talpade in a lead role. Set in Mumbai, the film will go on floors soon.Shreyas Talpade will essay the character of an ordinary person in Palash’s next directorial outing. Although the story, ensemble cast, and release date are yet to be disclosed officially, filming is expected to start shortly in Mumbai. This marks Palash's first project following his cancelled wedding with Smriti Mandhana, which grabbed headlines in November. Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal were due to tie the knot on November 23, 2025, after years together. He proposed romantically on a cricket pitch, and they'd already celebrated sangeet and haldi. But rumors of Palash cheating with a choreographer hit online just before the big day. Unproven as they were, the families first delayed it, then called off the wedding entirely.Smriti marked a landmark Women’s World Cup win in 2025, solidifying her role as a top Indian cricketer. Meanwhile, her wedding controversy sparked a broad public debate. Notably, she deleted Palash from her 2025 social media recap video. Looking forward, Smriti shared an optimistic 2026 resolution. In a post, she called her journey this year 'a game' and noted she’d discovered ways to remain consistent and driven.