Cricketer Hardik Pandya finds himself back in the news — not for his on-field performance, but for his life off the field. On Friday, he made his relationship with model Mahieka Sharma official by posting a photo of the two sharing a quiet moment at the beach on his Instagram Stories. The photo, where both looked relaxed and content, included a hashtag to Mahieka’s Instagram handle, declaring their romance.
But who is Mahieka Sharma? An Economics and Finance graduate, Mahieka entered full-time modelling and acting soon after graduating. She made a name in the fashion world by posing for ad campaigns of leading brands like Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo. She’s walked the ramp for renowned designers Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, and Tarun Tahiliani too. She was awarded the “Model of the Year (New Age)” at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2024.
Hardik Pandey and his mystery Girl
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Mahieka is recognized for being resilient and professional. She fought a bad case of eye infection on the eve of a major fashion show in 2024 but still decided to walk the ramp. In another fashion show, her heel broke at the midway point when she was walking down a staircase ramp, but she persevered in confidence and style. Remembering the incident in an interview with Elle, she stated, “The ramp was new, and my heel snapped. But when the love for that walk began pouring in, I felt seen and appreciated.”
Earlier, Hardik Pandya was husband to Natasa Stankovic. The duo, who got married in May 2020 and exchanged their vows again in 2023, announced their split in July 2024. In a mutual statement, they explained that they will be co-parenting their son Agastya and asked for privacy during this period.
