Smriti Mandhana drops cryptic Bhagavad Gita quote in her Recap 2025 reel, post wedding cancellation

2025 was a milestone year for Smriti Mandhana, both on and off the field. She played a key role in India's maiden Women's World Cup victory on November 2, making the nation proud. Around the same time, her wedding preparations with music composer Palaash Muchhal were making headlines, with the couple set to tie the knot on November 23, 2025. However, the highly anticipated wedding was called off, marking a dramatic turn in what seemed like a fairytale year.

Smriti shares a cryptic post

As 2025 neared its conclusion, Smriti Mandhana utilised Instagram on December 31 to disseminate a retrospective video encapsulating the year's significant events. The video comprised excerpts from her triumphant World Cup celebrations, treasured moments with her family, and segments of her physical conditioning regimen. Notably, the concluding quote, a phrase ascribed to Lord Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita, garnered considerable attention, adding an enigmatic tone to her year-end summary.

The quote read, "DAY 12 Of daily Bhagavad Gita 'Before something great happens to you, everything falls apart. So just wait! - Lord Krishna."

The message sparked instant interest, with many interpreting it as a nod to Smriti's emotional rollercoaster in 2025. Her World Cup win, wedding drama, and personal moments - it seemed to echo it all.

When Smriti clarified on her wedding

Smriti Mandhana verified via an Instagram Story on December 7, 2025, that her marriage to Palaash Muchhal had been annulled.

Addressing the speculation around her personal life, she wrote, "Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of speculation around my life, and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person, and I would like to keep it that way, but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off."

She further appealed for privacy, adding, "I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace."

In the same statement, Smriti Mandhana emphasized her priorities as India's vice-captain. "I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all, and for me, that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible, and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. It's time to move forward."

About Smriti and Palaash

Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal's romance was making headlines just weeks before, with a dreamy proposal at DY Patil Stadium, where she lifted the World Cup, followed by mehendi and sangeet ceremonies. Their wedding, set for Sangli, was postponed after Smriti's father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalized. Speculations about Palaash surfaced, intensifying public scrutiny. Both Smriti and Palaash addressed the situation separately, closing the chapter.