Social media has been buzzing with speculation after viral screenshots accused filmmaker and musician Palaash Muchhal of allegedly cheating on cricketer Smriti Mandhana.
Amid the rumours, an anonymous Reddit post dragged the name of a choreographer who had been hired for the couples wedding, which was unexpectedly postponed. As her photos began circulating online, her colleague stepped forward to refute all claims. Gulnaaz, who worked alongside choreographer Nandika Dwivedi and is part of Boscos professional team, issued a statement on Instagram Stories addressing the allegations. She clarified that neither she nor Nandika had any involvement in the controversy. As discussions surrounding Palaash Muchhal and the cheating rumours escalated, unverified accusations against the two choreographers gained traction on several platforms.
“We are not the people involved in this issue,” Gulnaaz said, defending both herself and Nandika. She continued, “I’ve been noticing a lot of speculation and false claims going around about me and my friend Nandika, so I want to make it clear that we are not the people involved in this issue. Just because we know someone socially or have a photo with them doesnt mean we are connected to their personal matters. Please lets keep things respectful and not jump to conclusions. We appreciate your understanding and support (sic).”
Petition Cites Violation of Privacy, Dignity and Posthumous Rights
The plea emphasises that such a representation, without authorisation, infringes upon: the familys right to privacy and dignity, Major Sharmas posthumous personality rights, and their reputation, as protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The legacy of a decorated martyr cannot be fictionalised, distorted or commercially used without the informed consent of his immediate family and without respecting constitutional safeguards relating to dignity and privacy, the petition states.
Security Concerns Raised by the Family
The parents also warn that inaccurate or sensational portrayals of Major Sharmas operations could be misused by hostile entities. According to the plea, misrepresentation of classified or sensitive military actions might:
supply adversaries with misleading narratives,
escalate propaganda,
or even increase the familys security risks.
They argue that they live in an unprotected civilian neighbourhood, and any irresponsible depiction could elevate threat perception.
Multiple Parties Named in the Petition
The petition has been filed against several respondents, including:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI)
Director Aditya Dhar
Jio Studios
The family has requested the court to pause the release and allow them a private screening of the film before it is made available to the public.