KBC 17: Smriti Mandhana Absent, Wedding Plans Delayed

A highly anticipated episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, featuring the triumphant India Women’s Cricket team, faced an unexpected change as vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was unable to participate in the shoot. Mandhana cited personal reasons for her absence from the show hosted by veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. This development coincides with the postponement of her wedding to filmmaker Palaash Muchhal. The couple’s marriage plans, which were set for November 23 in Sangli, were put on hold due to Smriti’s father’s sudden hospitalization. Her father’s health is now improving, and he has been discharged from the hospital, but the couple has decided to indefinitely delay the wedding until he has fully recovered. Sources indicate that pre-wedding ceremonies had already commenced, with photos circulating on social media. However, some of these have reportedly been taken down by Mandhana. The KBC episode will still feature a strong contingent of the women’s cricket team, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and emerging talents like Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma.