Both Mahieka and Hardik have remained silent about their relationship, but their public comfort together hints at something budding. (Image: Social Media)
Move over cricket stats — Hardik Pandya’s latest spotlight isn’t on the pitch, but at Mumbai airport. On an early Friday morning, the cricketer was seen with model and designer Mahieka Sharma, marking their first public outing together. The pair, wearing matching black suits, exuded confidence as they made their way through the airport, instantly igniting a fan frenzy. The video went viral in a matter of hours, making Mahieka Sharma well-known and trending on social media.
Mahieka Sharma, 24, hails from Delhi. She studied at Navy Children School before earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gujarat. She then pursued community psychology at the University of Maryland, USA. She excelled academically in psychology and finance, but her passion brought her to the fashion industry.
She was a top student in psychology and finance, but her true passion led her to fashion. At the Indian Fashion Awards 2024, she won Model of the Year (New Age) for her professionalism and composure.
She has fronted campaigns for brands such as Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo. Mahieka has also explored acting, featuring in Omung Kumar’s PM Narendra Modi and the independent short Into the Dusk, directed by Orlando Von Einsiedel, an Academy Award winner.
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Fans began speculating when Mahieka and Hardik followed each other on Instagram. The airport footage, which showed Hardik waiting for Mahieka by his car while they were dressed alike, added fire to the rumors. Social media reacted instantly, calling them the “most unexpected pairing of the year.” Observers also noted Hardik’s chivalrous gestures, including asking photographers to move aside for her.
The timing adds intrigue: Hardik recently confirmed his divorce from Natasa Stankovic, his wife of four years, with whom he shares a son, Agastya. The couple described their separation as “mutual and respectful,” continuing to co-parent their child.
While her association with Hardik makes headlines, Mahieka Sharma is far more than a cricket player’s rumoured partner. She combines international exposure, academic accomplishments, and Indian sensibility.She is "poised, curious, and quietly ambitious," according to fashion insiders. Beyond her appearance, she has gained recognition in the industry for her commitment, early arrival, brand research, and innovative ideas.
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Though they have not discussed their relationship publicly, Mahieka and Hardik's ease together suggests that a relationship may be developing. Mahieka is a name to watch in the upcoming months because, despite the rumors, her career in fashion and entertainment is booming.
