Music composer Palash Muchhal broke his silence on Sunday after Indian women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed that their wedding was called off, saying he has “decided to move on” and step back from his personal relationship following weeks of speculation.

Calling the situation the “most difficult phase of my life”, Palash said it has been deeply painful to watch conversations unfold based on assumptions and gossip.

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“It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me,” he wrote in his Instagram story.

Urging people to be more empathetic and responsible online, he added, “Its the most difficult

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