Smriti Mandhana:
A closer look at the unverified online rumours linking choreographer Nandika Dwivedi to the postponed wedding of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana.
The internet has been in a frenzy ever since news broke that the anticipated wedding of filmmaker Palash Muchhal and Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, scheduled for 23 November 2025, had been postponed indefinitely. What was initially reported as a delay owing to the sudden illness of Smriti’s father soon spiralled into a storm of speculation fuelled not by verified facts but by screenshots, anonymous posts, and social-media conjecture.
The controversy first erupted when a woman named Mary D’Costa allegedly shared screenshots of flirtatious conversations with Palash. Though the authenticity of these images remains entirely unverified, they spread widely across platforms. This was followed by another set of anonymous claims on Reddit hinting at “late-night calls” before the wedding again, with no substantiation.
Then, in the midst of this online frenzy, a new name surfaced: Nandika Dwivedi. With no confirmed link, no official hint of association, and no credible report connecting her to the situation, her name began circulating solely due to a single anonymous Reddit comment.
In the age of hyper-speed digital speculation, one stray remark is often enough to pull an uninvolved individual into the eye of a viral storm.
Where Did These Rumours Begin?
The first wave of chatter centred on alleged screenshots posted by Mary D’Costa, who claimed Palash had indulged in flirtatious exchanges with her. These images were widely shared, despite the absence of any confirmation about their legitimacy.
Shortly afterwards, an anonymous Reddit thread claimed “suspicious calls” involving Palash in the days leading up to the wedding. No names, no proof only conjecture.
As the speculation grew louder, one unnamed Redditor included the name “Nandika Dwivedi,” offering no screenshots, no supporting evidence, and no context. Yet the mention alone was enough for her name to catch traction across smaller online circles.
Who Is Nandika Dwivedi?
Publicly available information paints a clear, verifiable profile of Nandika Dwivedi:
Education: B.Com from Delhi University; MBA from IMT Ghaziabad
Profession: Professional dancer and choreographer based in Mumbai
Training: Has worked with well-known industry names including Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji
Projects:
Associated with the music video “Besos”, featuring Jacqueline Fernandez and Shikhar Dhawan
Lead dancer in Mansimran’s “Tere Piche”
Online Presence: Active Instagram profile identifying her as a choreographer and personal instructor
Her professional identity is well-established. What is missing is any credible or verified link to the Palash–Smriti situation.
Why Is Her Name Being Mentioned?
To put it simply:
Because of one unverified anonymous Reddit comment.
Nothing more.
There has been:
No public statement from Palash Muchhal
No comment from Nandika Dwivedi
No report from any credible journalist
No confirmation from friends, acquaintances, or insiders
No evidence in the form of messages, screenshots, or testimony
Her name has entered the narrative purely due to digital speculation a chain reaction triggered not by facts but by online guesswork.
This is a familiar pattern in social-media culture:
Anonymous post → Viral sharing → Assumptions → Uninvolved person dragged into controversy
What Do We Actually Know?
At this moment, only two things are confirmed:
The wedding has been postponed.
Social media is awash with unverified rumours.
There is no official confirmation of:
Cheating
Any fight or argument
Any involvement of a third person
Any misconduct involving either Mary D’Costa or Nandika Dwivedi
Everything else remains rooted in anonymous claims and unverified screenshots.
Why the Rumours Spread So Rapidly
Several factors created a perfect storm:
1. High-profile personalities
Smriti Mandhana is one of India’s most recognisable sports figures.
Palash Muchhal is associated with Bollywood’s music and film circles.
Stories involving public figures tend to snowball quickly.
2. A last-minute wedding postponement
Any sudden change to a celebrity event — particularly a wedding — triggers speculation.
3. Complete silence from both families
The absence of official communication created a vacuum that the internet was eager to fill.
4. A chain of escalating rumours
One screenshot.
One claim about calls.
One anonymous comment dropping a new name.
And suddenly, a full-blown narrative was constructed, without a single verified fact.
A Parallel Development: Jemimah Rodrigues’ Decision
In a development that added to the public intrigue, PTI reported that Jemimah Rodrigues, who had flown in for the wedding, has withdrawn from the remaining fixtures of the Women’s Big Bash League to stay with Smriti Mandhana during this period.
While this points to the emotional weight of the situation for those close to Smriti, it does not validate any of the allegations circulating online.
Conclusion…
At present, there is no evidence whatsoever linking choreographer Nandika Dwivedi to the Palash Muchhal–Smriti Mandhana wedding postponement. Her online presence and career details are real the rumours attaching her to this situation are not.
This episode is a stark reminder of how social media can thrust an uninvolved individual into a controversy on the basis of a single unverified comment. Until those directly involved Palash and Smriti choose to break their silence, every circulating rumour remains exactly that: a rumour.
In an era where speculation spreads faster than truth, it is essential to remember the difference.
