Smriti Mandhana Skips Kapil Sharma Show Celebrating Women’s World Cup Win

Star batter Smriti Mandhana skips the shoot following the cancellation of her wedding with Palash Muchhal and her father’s recent health crisis.

December 25, 2025: Following their historic World Cup victory last month, the stars of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team are set to grace the couch of The Great Indian Kapil Show. While the recently released promo promises a night of laughter and “dressing room secrets,” fans were quick to notice the absence of the team’s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana.

Bhangra, Banter, and a “Missing” Queen

The upcoming episode, which goes live on December 27, 2025, features a star-studded lineup including:

Guests: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Harleen Deol, Radha Yadav, Pratika Rawal, and Head Coach Amol Mazumdar.

Highlights: Kapil Sharma is seen teasing skipper Harmanpreet Kaur about her viral bhangra moves after lifting the trophy. Jemimah Rodrigues playfully revealed that it was actually Smriti Mandhana who “threatened” the captain into dancing, saying, “If you don’t do the bhangra, I won’t talk to you for the rest of my life!”

Matchmaking Mode: Kapil playfully shifts into “Big Brother” mode, quizzing Renuka Singh about her “ideal boy” and joking with Shafali Verma about her trademark stoic expressions.

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Why Did Smriti Mandhana Skip the Show?

Mandhana’s absence from both this shoot and a recent special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) comes amid a challenging period in her personal life.

• The Wedding Cancellation: Smriti and music composer Palash Muchhal officially called off their wedding, which was originally scheduled for November 23, 2025, in Sangli.
• Medical Emergency: The festivities were initially halted after Smriti’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a sudden heart ailment on the morning of the wedding. Shortly after, Palash was also briefly hospitalized due to stress-related issues.
• The Fallout: Since the postponement, the couple has unfollowed each other on social media and deleted all engagement-related photos. Both issued statements on December 7 confirming the split and requesting privacy.

Team Bond at an All-Time High

Despite Smriti’s absence, the promo highlights the deep connection within the squad. Fans took to the comments to praise the team for constantly mentioning Mandhana’s name, ensuring she remained a part of the celebration.

“Badly missing Smriti, but the team always mentions her name wherever they go… they are literally setting the standards high for team sport,” read one viral comment.