The ongoing Indian Premier League season has once again brought attention not only to matches but also to moments involving players off the field. After Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen sharing a moment that caught public attention, focus has now shifted to Hardik Pandya and his personal life.
His rumoured girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, was seen at the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. The match ended with Hardik Pandya’s team winning. However, what happened after the match became a topic of discussion.
In a video that is now widely shared on social media, Mahieka Sharma was seen walking out with Hardik Pandya’s son, Agastya Pandya. As they moved through the crowd, photographers gathered around them to take pictures. Mahieka quickly reacted by trying to protect the child from the cameras. She covered his face and asked the photographers to keep some distance. She can be heard saying, “No flashes on him please!” and “Sir, Agastya ke saath hai na, thoda side raho please!”
In other videos, Mahieka is seen holding the child’s hand and checking if he is comfortable. She also continued to ask photographers not to use bright lights. “No lights please. Disturb ho raha hai usko,” she said while guiding him away from the crowd.
The video has received mixed reactions online. Some people appreciated her actions, saying she was being careful about the child’s comfort and privacy. Others felt that her reaction was too strong and unnecessary. The incident has once again brought attention to the issue of privacy for children of public figures, especially when they are in public places.
This is not the first time Mahieka Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been discussed on social media. Earlier, they were seen together during celebrations after a cricket event on March 8, where a video of them sharing a moment went viral. That incident also led to some controversy, with a complaint being filed by a lawyer from Pune.
Mahieka Sharma is a 25 year old model and actor. Reports suggest that she is in a relationship with Hardik Pandya, and the two made it public earlier this year on her birthday.
As the IPL season continues, such moments show that public interest is not limited to the matches, but also includes the personal lives of players.