16 September,2025 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma
Hardik Pandya has often made news for his personal life. After his much-discussed divorce from actress Natasa Stankovic and a brief relationship with UK-based singer Jasmin Walia, Hardik is once again in the spotlight for an alleged newfound love. Rumours are rife that the cricketer could possibly be in a relationship with actress-model Maheika Sharma.
The speculation of an alleged romance between the two began on Reddit, where fans highlighted details from Maheika's recent social media activity. In one of her selfies she shared recently, a male figure can be seen faintly in the background. This led users to speculate whether it was Hardik since the man bears a resemblance to the all-rounder to some extent.
Another post shows the number 33, which happens to be Pandya's jersey number, which further intensified the buzz. A few users even pointed out that Hardik and Maheika seemed to be wearing the same bathrobe in separate pictures, which led to further discussion across social media platforms.
Additionally, Maheika's recent Instagram stories suggest she is travelling to Dubai, which is where Hardik is currently playing with Team India for the Asia Cup. Earlier this month, Maheika had reportedly shared a photo from Baroda and fans were quick to point out that it is from Hardik's home. Adding to the conversation, fans noted that both Hardik and Maheika follow each other on Instagram.
Mahieka is a model, actor and fashion influencer. According to media reports, the 24-year-old has featured in music videos, independent films, and various ad campaigns. She's also walked the ramp for well-known designers.
Interestingly, earlier this year, Hardik was rumoured to be dating Jasmin Walia, after the two were spotted together on multiple occasions. Jasmin was also photographed stepping onto the Mumbai Indians team bus after an IPL match. However, they never made their relationship official. Reports later suggested they had unfollowed each other on Instagram, hinting at a possible break-up.
Hardik was previously married to Natasa Stankovic. The couple tied the knot in 2020, and set major goals. However, amid speculation, they confirmed their separation in July 2024. The couple have a son, Agastya, who was born in 2020. Despite parting ways, Hardik and Natasa continue to co-parent their son.