The world of Indian cricket has always been as much about what happens off the field as it is about the action on it. And once again, Hardik Pandya finds himself at the center of attention—not for his all-round heroics, but for his personal life.
After parting ways with Natasa Stankovic in July 2024 and briefly being linked to singer Jasmin Walia, the flamboyant cricketer is now rumored to be dating 24-year-old model and actress Mahieka Sharma. The whispers started spreading on September 14–15, 2025, across Reddit and X, and since then, fans have been piecing together ‘clues’ to connect the dots. While neither Hardik nor Mahieka has confirmed anything, their social media activity has been enough to get fans talking.
So, who exactly is Mahieka, the woman sparking all this chatter?
Who is Mahieka Sharma? The woman rumored to be dating Hardik Pandya
At just 24, Mahieka has carved out her space in India’s fashion and entertainment industry. Born and raised in New Delhi, she isn’t just a model and actress but also a certified yoga trainer—someone who blends glamour with discipline.
Her journey began at Navy Children School, where she studied from 2014 to 2018 and graduated with a perfect 10 CGPA. Later, she headed to the U.S. for higher studies, reportedly earning a degree in either Economics and Finance or Community Psychology from a Maryland-based university. That international exposure gave her a broader outlook, something she now channels into her creative career.
Fashion runways, brand shoots, and acting gigs
Once back in India, Mahieka quickly caught the industry’s eye.
- Runway presence: She has walked for fashion stalwarts like Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Amit Aggarwal, and Gaurav Gupta.
- Brand work: She’s appeared in campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, cementing herself as a go-to commercial face.
- Acting: From music videos to indie projects, she has shown her versatility beyond modeling.
- Recognition: Her efforts earned her the “Model of the Year (New Age)” award at the Indian Fashion Awards 2024.
- Yoga and fitness: A certified yoga trainer, she often shares wellness insights with her growing social media following.
Her resilience has also earned admiration. In 2024, she completed a fashion show rehearsal despite battling a severe eye infection caused by makeup. On another occasion, she handled a ramp walk flawlessly even after her heel broke mid-show—proof of her professionalism under pressure.
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Where did the Hardik-Mahieka rumors begin?
The buzz around Hardik and Mahieka took shape after Hardik’s split from Jasmin. Reddit and gossip forums like r/IndiaCricketGossips and r/bollyblindsngossip were the first to pick up on the supposed connection.
Some of the ‘evidence’ fans pointed out included:
The selfie hint: A faint male figure in Mahieka’s Instagram Story that many believed resembled Hardik.
Number 33: She posted a photo featuring the number 33—Hardik’s jersey number.
Bathrobe theory: Both shared pictures in what looked like identical bathrobes.
Mutual follows: They follow each other on Instagram, a detail fans didn’t miss.
Whether these are just coincidences or genuine hints is still unclear. But one thing is certain—Mahieka is no longer just an emerging face in fashion, she’s now a name linked with one of India’s most high-profile cricketers.
