Mary D’Costa has publicly addressed the swirling controversy that erupted after alleged chat screenshots between her and Palash Muchhal went viral. She clarified that she is not the choreographer, and she did not meet Palash pushing back against widespread rumours and speculation.
What Mary Says
In a post shared on Instagram, Mary said the chats reportedly happened between April 29 and May 30, 2025, and lasted only one month. She denied having had any personal meetings with Palash.
She wrote that although she shared screenshots back in July, nobody paid attention but the issue resurfaced after the wedding postponement, prompting her to clarify her side.
She dismissed claims that she was Palash’s alleged affair partner or choreographer: “I am not the person he cheated with.”
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Background: What Triggered the Row
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding was scheduled for 23 November 2025 in Sangli, Maharashtra. Pre-wedding functions like sangeet and haldi had already taken place.
But the wedding was postponed after Smriti’s father was hospitalised for a heart-related health scare. Soon after, all their engagement and pre-wedding posts on social media were deleted which sparked rumours, including the alleged chats and alleged affair.
Screenshots claiming to show “flirty chats” between Palash and Mary circulated online, intensifying speculation. Many assumed Mary was a choreographer for the wedding events a claim she has now denied.
Aftermath & Reactions
Mary says she had to set her social media account private after facing harassment. According to some reports, she even received threats.
Meanwhile, neither Smriti nor Palash has released an official statement confirming or denying the rumours. The postponement, health issues and social-media scrubbing continue to fuel speculation.
What’s Verified and What’s Not
Verified: Mary claims she never met Palash; their chatted contact was reportedly only for one month. She denies being a choreographer or affair partner.
Unverified / Rumours: There is no independent proof confirming the authenticity of the leaked chats. It is also unclear whether the chats contributed to the wedding postponement.
The controversy remains unresolved even as Mary D’Costa tries to clear her name, the lack of official statements from those involved has left many questions unanswered.