Smriti Mandhana will soon become Indore's daughter-in-law: Palash Muchhal

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore, music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has said, further fuelling speculation about his relationship with the star batter.

Media reports have long speculated about a relationship between Muchhal and Mandhana, who have often been seen together in photos shared on social media.

The two, however, have never publicly confirmed being a couple.

During an event at the State Press Club on Friday, Muchhal, who hails from Indore, was asked about his bond with Mandhana and memories associated with her.

“She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore... that's all I want to say,” he told reporters.

The 30-year-old music director then quipped, "I've given you the headline."

Mandhana, the vice-captain and opening batsman of Indian women's cricket team, is currently in Indore for the ICC Women's World Cup ODI match against England on Sunday.

"My best wishes are with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti (Mandhana). We always want the Indian cricket team to win every match and bring glory to the country," Muchhal said.

The musician-filmmaker, known for composing music for several Bollywood films along with his sister Palak Muchhal, is currently shooting for his directorial venture “Raju Bajewala.”

The movie features Avika Gor of popular TV serial "Balika Vadhu", and Chandan Roy, who gained recognition with the web series "Panchayat", in the lead roles.