Palash Muchhal Faces New Cheating Allegations After Breakup With Smriti Mandhana

Vidnyan Mane went to the police in Maharashtra's Sangli disctrict accusing Palash of conning him in connection to Nazaria.

Palash Muchhal Faces New Cheating Allegations After Breakup With Smriti Mandhana

Music composer and director Palash Muchhal has found himself amid another controversy after his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana was called off. After this, he was accused of another cheating allegation involving a film project and a police complaint. Reportedly, he conned a man from Sangli in connection with a film named Nazaria. Read to know more about what happened here.

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According to PTI, actor and producer Vidnyan Mane went to the police in Maharashtra’s Sangli disctrict accusing Palash of conning him in connection to Nazaria. Reportedly, he had applied to the Superintendent of Police, seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the music composer. According to the complaint, Muchhal and Vidnyan met in Sanglin in December 2023, where the latter expressed interest in investing in film production.

Palash allegedly told him that he could join in as a producer for Nazaria and even assured him that an investment of Rs 25 lakh would win him a profit of Rs 12 lakh once the film was released on an OTT platform. He was also reportedly offered a role in the film. The complaint also mentioned that after two follow-up meetings, the Sangli resident transferred Rs 40 lakhs to Palash by March 2025, but the project remained incomplete.

Also Read: Is Palash Muchhal Directing A Film After Cheating Controversy Involving Smriti Mandhana?

When he asked for a refund, he allegedly received no response, prompting him to go to the police, but as of now, no FIR has been registered, and a preliminary inquiry is underway. This controversy comes right after the composer announced his next directorial venture starring Shreyas Talpade. Last year, Palash made headlines when his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana was called off. The cricketer later stated that the wedding had been cancelled.

First Published: January 23, 2026 2:49 PM

Meghna Rajpal

Patriarchy's worst nightmare (with a cute smile). An introvert walking around with Bollywood Music in the background who will avoid meeting you in public. I write about pop culture, fashion, and everything controversial.

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