India, Nov. 25 -- Bollywood playback singer Palak Muchhal has issued a brief statement addressing the sudden postponement of the wedding between her brother, music composer Palash Muchhal, and India women's cricket star Smriti Mandhana.

Posting on her Instagram Story, Palak wrote:

"Due to Smriti's dad's health, Smriti and Palash's wedding has been put on hold. Would request all of you to respect the privacy of the family in this sensitive time."

Her message, coming a day after the ceremony was halted, marks the first public comment from the Muchhal family.

The wedding, originally scheduled for Sunday in Sangli, was deferred after Mandhana's father, Shrinivas Mandhana, experienced sudden health complications. According to Mandhana's ma...