Wedding Postponed, Smriti Mandhana Skips KBC 17 Filming

Indian women’s cricket sensation Smriti Mandhana has missed a scheduled filming for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 alongside host Amitabh Bachchan. The reason for her absence is understood to be personal matters, including the recent postponement of her wedding to filmmaker Palaash Muchhal. The marriage, initially slated for November 23 in Maharashtra, was indefinitely delayed after Mandhana’s father experienced a health crisis requiring hospitalization. Her father’s condition has since stabilized, and he has been released from the hospital, but Smriti is prioritizing his complete recovery before proceeding with wedding plans. This decision means Mandhana will not be present for the KBC episode that celebrates the India Women’s Cricket team’s recent World Cup success. The episode will still feature other key players such as Harleen Kaur Deol and Sneh Rana, as well as their coach Amol Muzumdar. Reports suggest that pre-wedding events had been in progress, though recent social media activity from Mandhana indicates a temporary removal of related content.