Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya expressed his anger on social media after paparazzi clicked photos and videos of his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, in a way he called disrespectful and intrusive. The cricketer said the incident went beyond acceptable limits and appealed for privacy and dignity.
Incident That Sparked the Outrage
Hardik explained that Mahieka was walking down the stairs at a Bandra restaurant when photographers captured her from an inappropriate angle. He stated, “A private moment was turned into cheap sensationalism.” While acknowledging that public life brings attention, he stressed that this crossed a line. “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 on Instagram.
A post shared by Tanuj, cricket fan on X shows Hardik Pandya appeal to Paparazzi to maintain his privacy.
Hardik Pandya’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/GGuLKNe4GO
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) December 9, 2025
Hardik Pandya Appeal for Respect and Boundaries
Pandya urged the media to respect basic boundaries, especially when photographing women. “This isn’t about headlines or who clicked what, it’s about basic respect. Women deserve dignity. Everyone deserves boundaries… Not everything needs to be captured. Not every angle needs to be taken. Let’s keep some humanity in this game,” he said, while also noting that he has always cooperated with photographers.
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma Relationship
Hardik recently confirmed his relationship with model and yoga trainer Mahieka Sharma. The couple had been seen together in public and on social media, and Pandya officially shared intimate photos and videos of their beach getaway and puja celebrations in October 2025, just before his 32nd birthday.
Mahieka, 24, is an award-winning model with a degree in Economics and Finance. She has quickly become a celebrated figure alongside Pandya. The cricketer named her as one of the “three priorities” in his life, alongside cricket and his son, Agastya.
Hardik Pandya Engagement Rumours and Public Speculation
After Mahieka was seen wearing a large ring in photos, rumours of engagement circulated online. She humorously dismissed the speculations, saying she simply enjoys wearing “nice jewellery every day.”
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