Comedian Kapil Sharma has returned with the highly anticipated Season 4 of The Great Indian Kapil Show, and the upcoming second episode is set to celebrate the Indian women’s cricket team’s historic World Cup victory.
While star players Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Harleen Deol, Radha Yadav, and Pratika Rawal are all part of the episode, one major name is missing — Smriti Mandhana.
Promo Sparks Curiosity
A newly released promo shows Kapil Sharma interacting with the team and head coach Amol Mazumdar, with plenty of laughter and celebration as the World Cup trophy takes center stage. In one moment, Kapil teases Harmanpreet about her bhangra skills.
During the conversation, Jemimah Rodrigues revealed a sweet anecdote:
“Harry didi doesn’t listen to us, but Smriti had said that if you don’t do bhangra, then I will not talk to you for the rest of my life.”
The line instantly made fans realize that Smriti Mandhana was not present on the show, sparking an outpouring of reactions across social media.
Fans Miss Smriti
Comments poured in as soon as the promo surfaced:
- “Harry di listening only to Smriti — so pyaara!”
- “This will be one of the most entertaining episodes ever.”
- “Smriti here missing.”
- “Badly missing Smriti in this show… the team always mentions her, which shows their bond.”
Many fans highlighted the emotional connection within the team and how Smriti’s presence continues to be felt even in her absence.
Wedding Cancellation with Palash Muchhal
According to reports, Smriti’s absence is connected to recent personal events.
She was earlier engaged to music composer Palash Muchhal, and the couple was scheduled to marry on November 23. However, the wedding was called off after Smriti’s father fell unwell and Palash was hospitalized soon after.
Following days of speculation, Smriti confirmed on Instagram that the relationship had ended. Since then, she has attended public events but has chosen to remain private about the matter. Palash also released a statement requesting privacy from fans and the media.
A Champion on and off the Field
Despite the emotional turbulence in her personal life, Smriti Mandhana continues to be one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. Her absence from the Kapil Sharma show only highlights the strength of the team’s bond — a connection that fans deeply admire.
As one fan perfectly summed it up:
“They are winning in life too.”
