According to a report, cricketer Smriti Mandhana's childhood friend Vidnyan Mane has filed a complaint against music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal for allegedly abusing him in caste terms. The police have registered a complaint under the Atrocities Act.

Music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has made it to the headlines once again for the wrong reason. Reportedly, a complaint has been filed against him by cricketer Smriti Mandhana's childhood friend Vidnyan Mane in Sangli. Mane has alleged that in November last year, Muchhal abused him in caste terms.

According to a report in TV9 Marathi, the complaint states that the incident took place on November 22, 2025, at the toll plaza on the Sangli-Ashta road. Reportedly, Muchhal took Rs. 25 lakh from Mane to produce a film. Later, Mane repeatedly demanded money, and on November 22, an argument took place between them, and at that time, Muchhal allegedly abused him in caste terms.

Sangli city police have registered a case against Muchhal under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Sections 351(2) and 352 of the Indian Penal Code. The further investigation is currently underway.

Vidnyan Mane Vs Palash Muchhal