Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya gave fans a glimpse of his personal life as he celebrated girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s birthday with a heartfelt social media post.
On Thursday, Hardik shared an unseen romantic photo on Instagram featuring the couple in an infinity pool, warmly embracing each other. Alongside the cosy picture, he wrote, “Happy Birthday my princess.”
Mahieka reshared the post on her Instagram Stories, adding a diamond and evil eye emoji. She also posted moments from her birthday celebration, dressed in black and posing in front of a heart-shaped cake.
A Relationship in the Public Eye
Over the past year, Hardik and Mahieka have gradually made their relationship public through social media posts and joint appearances. In October 2025, Hardik confirmed their romance by sharing holiday pictures and referring to her as his “11:11 wish.”
Since then, the couple have openly expressed their affection online. Engagement rumours surfaced after Mahieka was seen wearing a ring in a viral photo, but she later dismissed the speculation.
The duo recently attended an event honouring three World Cup-winning teams — the men’s team, the women’s team and the women’s blind team — marking one of their most prominent public appearances together. At the event, Hardik introduced Mahieka to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.
Mahieka’s Influence on Hardik’s Cricket Journey
In a recent interaction with JioHotstar, Hardik spoke about how Mahieka helped him reconnect with his passion for cricket.
He revealed that her support encouraged him to put in long hours of training, sometimes spending six to seven hours on the ground refining his batting. On Valentine’s Day, he further expressed his affection by getting a tattoo of Mahieka’s initial on his back.
Hardik’s Past Relationship
Before dating Mahieka, Hardik was married to actor Natasa Stankovic. The couple tied the knot in 2020, and their son Agastya was born on July 30, 2020. They confirmed their separation in July last year after months of speculation.
A New Chapter
With affectionate posts, public outings, and heartfelt gestures, Hardik and Mahieka appear comfortable sharing moments of their relationship with fans. The latest birthday tribute adds another chapter to their evolving love story — one that continues to capture attention both on and off the field.
