Smriti Mandhana Skips KBC Episode After Postponing Wedding; Teammates Join Amitabh Bachchan
The upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 is set to be a special one as Amitabh Bachchan hosts members of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph earlier this month. The episode promises a relaxed and celebratory mood with cricket discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and team camaraderie.
The guest lineup includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana and Head Coach Amol Muzumdar. However, one of the most prominent faces fans expected to see—star opener Smriti Mandhana—will not feature in the episode.
Why Smriti Mandhana Is Missing From the Episode
Mandhana has been in the headlines throughout November, not only for cricket but also due to developments around her personal life. She was scheduled to marry singer Palaash Muchhal on November 23. However, the ceremony was postponed just hours before the rituals were to begin, following her father Srinivas Mandhana’s sudden heart attack and emergency hospitalisation.
In a notable update, Mandhana has removed all wedding- and engagement-related posts from her social media accounts, including the proposal video. Close friends and teammates Jemimah Rodrigues and Shreyanka Patil have also deleted the wedding announcement video.
While her father has now been discharged from the hospital, no further details about the rescheduled wedding have been made public. Neither the cricketer nor her family has addressed the speculation surrounding the deleted posts.
India’s World Cup Triumph Earlier This Month
India clinched the 2025 T20 World Cup in style at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 2.
- India posted a powerful 298/7, the second-highest total in tournament history.
- South Africa attempted to chase but lost momentum and were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
- India secured a commanding 52-run victory, completing a memorable World Cup campaign.
When to Watch The Special KBC Episode
The KBC 17 special women’s cricket episode will air on:
Sony Entertainment Television
Monday to Friday, 9 PM
Episodes will also be available for streaming on Sony LIV.
