Updated On: 20 January, 2026 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Palaash Muchhal has returned to work months after his cancelled wedding with Smriti Mandhana, signing Shreyas Talpade as the lead for his next directorial. The filmmaker is gearing up for his third project as director, with filming expected to begin soon

Shreyas Talpade and Palaash Muchhal
Musician Palaash Muchhal has resumed work after a tumultuous couple of months. His personal life became the centre of attention following his cancelled wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Palaash and Smriti were set to tie the knot in November, and the pre-wedding festivities were also conducted. However, hours before the ceremony, the couple called it off. In December, the two issued statements revealing that they had decided to cancel the wedding for good and requested privacy in the matter.
While Smriti Mandhana returned to the cricket field shortly after the wedding was called off, Palaash Muchhal is now ready to begin work on his next directorial venture. Actor Shreyas Talpade will be seen playing the lead in the film. Announcing the same, trade analyst Taran Adarsh said, “SHREYAS TALPADE TO STAR IN PALASH MUCHHAL`S NEXT FILM… #ShreyasTalpade will head the cast of director #PalashMuchhal’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled film, stepping into the role of a common man. Set against the backdrop of #Mumbai, filming is expected to commence soon.”