Hardik Pandya introduces Mahieka Sharma to Amitabh Bachchan; fans call it a 'special moment'

Hardik Pandya and his rumoured girlfriend Mahieka Sharma made heads turn at a grand event in Mumbai. The evening was filled with stars from cricket, cinema, and business. The event was called United in Triumph. It celebrated three Indian teams that won World Cups. One moment from the night stood out more than anything else. It was when Hardik introduced Mahieka to Amitabh Bachchan. That small moment quickly became big on social media.

Why the event was important

The United in Triumph event honoured Rohit Sharma-led Team India for winning the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. It also celebrated Harmanpreet Kaur’s team for winning the Women’s World Cup in 2025. The Indian Blind Women’s team was also honoured for lifting the T20 World Cup. Many big names were present at the event. Amitabh Bachchan was one of the most respected guests there. Hardik Pandya attended the event with Mahieka Sharma, and the two stayed close through the evening.

The viral meeting moment

The moment that won hearts came from an inside video shared online. In the clip, Amitabh Bachchan warmly hugs Hardik Pandya. Soon after that, Hardik introduces Mahieka Sharma to him. Mahieka shakes hands with Amitabh Bachchan and softly expressed, “Thank you.” She looked emotional and respectful in this short meeting.

Netizens react with love

Fans loved how natural it felt. Many people shared the clip and called it a “special moment.” Some said it felt like a proud and personal moment for Hardik.

Social media was filled with praise for the trio. People loved how polite and calm Mahieka looked. They also praised Hardik for the way he introduced her.

Check the video here.

Amitabh and cricket moments

Amitabh Bachchan has always shared a fun bond with cricket. Earlier in 2025, he reacted to India’s Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan with a tweet that fans loved.

“जीत गये ! well played 'Abhishek Bachchan' .. उधर ज़बान लड़खड़ाई, और इधर, बिना batting bowling fielding किए, लड़खड़ा दिया दुश्मन को !! बोलती बंद !! जय हिन्द ! जय भारत ! जय माँ दुर्गा !” ("Abhishek Bachchan' Over there, the tongue stumbled… and over here, without batting, bowling, or fielding, the enemy was made to stumble!! Left them speechless!!
Jai Hind! Jai Bharat! Jai Maa Durga!”), wrote Big B on his Twitter handle.