Hardik Pandya recently took to social media to call out paparazzi behaviour after an incident involving his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. The Indian all-rounder expressed his frustration over what he felt was a clear violation of personal space and dignity.
With his relationship already under constant public attention, Hardik admitted that fame naturally brings scrutiny, but this particular situation pushed beyond what he could accept.
Hardik Pandya Slams Paparazzi for Crossing Boundaries
In an Instagram story, he addressed what happened and shared his disappointment openly. He wrote, “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.”
Hardik Pandya explained that Mahieka Sharma was walking down a staircase at a Bandra restaurant when photographers captured her from an inappropriate angle. He added, “Mahieka was simply walking down a staircase at a Bandra restaurant when paps decided to capture her from an angle that no woman deserves to be photographed from. A private moment was turned into cheap sensationalism.”
He followed this by requesting respect and awareness while covering people in the public eye. “This isn’t about headlines or who clicked what, it’s about basic respect. Women deserve dignity. Everyone deserves boundaries. To the media brothers who work hard every day: I respect your hustle, and I always cooperate. But I’m requesting you all, please be a little more mindful. Not everything needs to be captured. Not every angle needs to be taken. Let’s keep some humanity in this game. Thank you,” he concluded.
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Hardik Pandya instagram story for his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma privacy pic.twitter.com/kpzn59Bkvr
— Teja (@Teja_twitts) December 9, 2025
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka’s Relationship Timeline
Hardik Pandya confirmed his relationship with model and yoga trainer Mahieka Sharma earlier this year. Fans had already begun speculating after spotting their social media activity and trips together, but Hardik made it official in October 2025, just before his 32nd birthday. He shared romantic photos and videos of the two vacationing on a private beach and performing a puja, making the announcement clear and public.
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Mahieka, who is 24, has quickly gained attention as a rising figure alongside Hardik. She is an award-winning model, trained in yoga, and holds a degree in Economics and Finance. Her presence with Hardik has been well-received by fans, making them one of the newest and most talked-about celebrity couples.
Hardik has openly spoken about Mahieka being one of his biggest priorities, listing her alongside cricket and his son Agastya. Meanwhile, Mahieka Sharma recently addressed engagement rumours sparked by pictures of her wearing a large ring. She dismissed the speculation lightly, saying she simply wears “nice jewellery every day,” hinting that there is more style than symbolism involved.
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