Model and actress Mahieka Sharma, girlfriend of Hardik Pandya, was recently spotted out and about in Mumbai on a casual outing, looking chic in a black mini dress. What should have been a rather simple evening out turned uncomfortable as a video of her exiting a restaurant in Bandra found its way onto social media. Shot from a really low angle, the clip captured an unfortunate oops moment, which quickly went viral and caused quite an outrage online.
The incident didn’t only disturb Mahieka’s fans; it left Hardik Pandya furious. The star cricketer took to Instagram to strongly condemn the paparazzi’s behavior, referring to the act as shameful and disrespectful. Hardik mentioned in a powerful statement that though he understands the pressures and attention that come with fame, the boundaries of decency must not be crossed.
“I understand that living in the public eye comes with attention and scrutiny; it’s part of the life I’ve chosen. But today something happened that crossed a line,” he wrote. Hardik explained that Mahieka was simply walking down the staircase at a Bandra restaurant when paparazzi deliberately filmed her from an inappropriate angle. “A private moment was turned into cheap sensationalism,” he added.
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Therefore, emphasizing dignity and respect, Hardik urged photographers to be more considerate. “This is not about headlines or who clicked what; it’s basic respect. Women deserve dignity. Everyone deserves boundaries. And to the media brothers who work hard day in and day out, I respect your hustle… but please be more mindful,” he finished.
Meanwhile, interest in Mahieka Sharma has grown significantly since the incident, prompting many to revisit her impressive career. Mahieka holds a degree in Economics and Finance and plunged into modelling and acting full-time after studies. She has featured in several music videos, independent films, and campaigns for leading brands including Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo. Her runway credentials include walking for top Indian designers like Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, and Tarun Tahiliani.
In 2024, she was awarded the “Model of the Year New Age” at the Indian Fashion Awards and secured a spot among the rising stars in the industry. Known for her professionalism, Mahieka even completed a major fashion show despite battling a severe eye infection-something that earned her a lot of respect for her commitment and grace. While the controversy has underlined the issues of media ethics and privacy, it has also reminded people of Mahieka’s strength, composure, and increasing popularity in the world of entertainment.
