# Shocking Cheating Scandal Rocks Bollywood: Palaash Muchhal Accused of Bedroom Betrayal and Rs 40 Lakh Fraud by Smriti Mandhana's Friend! Imagine discovering your high-profile wedding crashed not just by infidelity rumors, but by a close friend's explosive claim of catching the groom **red-handed in bed with another woman**—all tied to a massive **Rs 40 lakh fraud**. That's the bombshell unfolding around music composer and filmmaker **Palaash Muchhal**.[3][1] Palaash Muchhal, already under fire after his wedding to Indian cricketer **Smriti Mandhana** was called off in December 2025—originally set for November following family health issues—now faces fresh allegations from Vidnyan Mane (also referred to as Vaibhav Mane in some reports), Smriti's childhood friend and a Sangli-based actor-producer.[2][3][6] Mane claims he was introduced to Palaash by Smriti's father, Srinivas Mandhana, during a 2023 visit. Palaash allegedly pitched investment in his film *Nazariya*, promising quick OTT release profits: Rs 25 lakh investment for up to Rs 12 lakh returns, plus a role for Mane.[1][2] By March 2025, Mane transferred **Rs 40 lakh**, but the project stalled. When demanding refunds, he says Palaash dodged calls, blocked him post-wedding cancellation, and left other artists unpaid. Mane escalated to Sangli police with documents; no FIR yet, but a probe is underway.[1][2][5] Adding fuel, Mane alleges Palaash was **"caught red-handed with another woman in bed"**, linking it to prior cheating rumors that doomed the Mandhana wedding.[3] Palaash hit back via Instagram Story, calling claims **"entirely baseless and factually incorrect"** with "malicious intent" to tarnish his rep. His lawyer, Shreyansh Mithare, questions evidence—no cheques or bank proofs shown, suspicious timing post-breakup, and no prior direct ties beyond Smriti's family.[3][4][5] Palaash eyes legal action as his next directorial with Shreyas Talpade looms.[1]
*Image: Dramatic Bollywood scandal scene (Unsplash free stock)*
Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/palaash-muchhal-finds-himself-in-the-middle-of-yet-another-cheating-controversy-smriti-mandhana-palaash-muchhal-breakup-101769151869014.html
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/palash-muchhal-accused-cheating-sangli-film-financier-rs-40-lakh-2856243-2026-01-22
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/palaash-muchhal-was-caught-red-handed-with-another-woman-in-bed-claims-smriti-mandhanas-childhood-friend-who-has-alleged-rs-40-lakh-fraud-lawyer-responds/articleshow/127300874.cms
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/palaash-muchhal-hits-back-at-cheating-claims-by-smriti-mandhana-friend-vidnyan-mane-my-lawyer-is-exploring-legal-avenues-101769169051434.html
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/palash-muchhal-calls-rs-40-lakh-fraud-allegations-baseless-says-it-has-been-made-to-tarnish-my-reputation-my-lawyer-is-10491050/
6.https://crex.com/cricket-news/smriti-mandhanas-childhood-friend-files-a-fraud-case-vs-palash-muchhal-69732de605a3731fc5b83a4e
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