Palash Muchhal has come into the spotlight following his engagement to Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, which she confirmed via a viral Instagram reel with her teammates. The couple is set to marry on November 23, 2025.
Palash is an accomplished music composer and filmmaker in the Indian film industry. Here is a detailed look at his background and career:
👨🎤 Personal Background and Early Career
- Birth and Origin: Born on May 22, 1995, Palash grew up in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Family: He is the younger brother of popular Bollywood playback singer Palak Muchhal. Their close bond extends to their professional and philanthropic lives.
- Training: Palash trained as a classical singer from an early age, forming the foundation of his musical career.
- Youngest Composer: He holds a record as one of the youngest music composers/directors in Bollywood, having started his career at the age of 18.
- Philanthropy: Along with his sister Palak, Palash has been deeply involved in charity work, performing stage shows to raise funds for poor children needing financial assistance for heart surgeries.
🎥 Career as Composer and Filmmaker
Palash made his entry into the Hindi film industry (Bollywood) as a music composer and has successfully diversified into direction.
Notable Music Compositions
- Bollywood Debut (2014): His debut as a music composer was with the film Dishkiyaoon, produced by Shilpa Shetty.
- Notable Song: “Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui” (sung by Arijit Singh).
- Popular Hits: He is known for compositions in films like:
- Bhoothnath Returns (2014): Song: “Party Toh Banti Hai”
- Amit Sahni Ki List (2014)
- Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho (2015)
- Sweetiee Weds NRI (2017)
- Independent Work: He has composed and directed several successful independent music videos, including “Tu Jo Kahe” and “Nishaa.”
Direction and Acting
- Filmmaking: Palash has ventured into directing feature films, notably the 2022 film Ardh (starring Rajpal Yadav and Rubina Dilaik) and is currently directing Raju Bajewala (starring Avika Gor and Chandan Roy).
- Acting Role: Before becoming a composer, he also had an acting role as Jhunkoo in Ashutosh Gowariker’s 2010 film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.
🏏 Relationship with Smriti Mandhana
- Timeline: Smriti and Palash started dating around 2019 but kept their relationship private for years. They went public in July 2024 to mark their five-year anniversary.
- The Proposal: Palash shared a heartfelt video of him proposing to Smriti at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same venue where the Indian team recently won the 2025 World Cup.
- Tattoo Nod: Palash has been spotted with a tattoo on his forearm that reads “SM18,” referencing Smriti Mandhana’s initials and her Indian cricket jersey number.
