A decade-old tweet by music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has resurfaced just as his wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana hit a rough patch. In the now-deleted post, Palash had shared a personal phone number while reaching out to a film director. The tweet has gone viral, raising privacy concerns and adding fuel to the rumours surrounding the postponed wedding.
How did Palaash Muchhal’s Phone Number leak?
Netizens were left stunned after an old tweet by Palaash Muchhal resurfaced online, inadvertently exposing his phone number. For those unaware, Palaash appeared as a child actor in Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone’s 2010 film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. A year later, in 2011, he tweeted to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt expressing his desire to work with him—and in the process, seemingly included his phone number in the message.
The rediscovered tweet, now widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter), read: “MaheshNBhatt Hi sir am an actor.. my recent film is ‘KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY’ I just wanna work with u.. sir my no. Is 8********1. Thanks (sic).” The post has since been deleted, but screenshots continue to go viral.
At the time, Palaash was around 15 years old and had just made his debut with Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, where he also appeared in a brief scene featured in the film’s trailer. In another resurfaced interaction from 2011, he had replied to an Anupam Kher tweet, writing: “Hiiii sir.. howz u..? Remember me?? Jhunku from ‘KHJJS’—we met at d premiere… (sic).”
From wedding bells to paused plans
Palash and Smriti were set to marry on 23 November 2025. However, the wedding was postponed after Smriti’s father suffered a serious health issue. While families cited the health emergency as the reason, circulating screenshots of alleged flirtatious chats involving Palash added another layer of controversy.
Smriti also removed all her pre-wedding photos and videos from social media, further fueling speculation about the couple’s relationship.
Viral Chats and Online Chatter
Screenshots allegedly showing Palash in chats with a woman named Mary D Costa began circulating online. The woman clarified later that the chats, which she shared publicly, happened months earlier, and she never met Palash in person.
Meanwhile, Palash’s old tweet from 2011, posted when he was a young actor trying to break into films, resurfaced. The tweet included his personal phone number, which has now gone viral. This has sparked debates about privacy for public figures and the consequences of resurfacing old social media posts.
Fallout and Ongoing Uncertainty
As of now, neither Palash nor Smriti has issued an official statement on whether the wedding will proceed. The resurfaced tweet and alleged chats have not calmed speculation, if anything, they have added to public curiosity and debate.
Broader Lessons Beyond Gossip
This episode highlights a bigger issue for public personalities: the vulnerability of digital footprints. Many young actors, musicians, and filmmakers share personal information online while trying to advance their careers. Years later, those posts can resurface with unpredictable consequences.
In Palash Muchhal’s case, the tweet resurfaced just as his personal life became the focus of media attention. It serves as a cautionary tale for anyone active on social media, even posts from a decade ago can have lasting effects.
