Hardik Pandya shares glimpses of his romantic birthday celebration with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma at a beachside getaway

Cricketer Hardik Pandya rang in his 32nd birthday with girlfriend at a picturesque beach location, marking both a new year and a new chapter in his life. The couple, who recently went Instagram official, spent the day soaking in the sun, enjoying romantic walks by the sea, and a candlelit dinner under the stars.

Hardik offered fans a peek into his birthday celebrations through a series of Instagram Stories. The first slide featured a chocolate cake with a “Happy Birthday” message, followed by a candid photo of the cricketer himself. Another slide captured a sweet surprise prepared for him, while one image showed a heartfelt birthday message on the floor — with just the feet of Hardik and Mahieka visible. The final story showed the couple walking hand in hand along the beach, set to Bitter Sweet Symphony playing in the background.

A new romance in the spotlight

Earlier this week, Hardik confirmed his relationship with Mahieka, just weeks after rumours of their romance began swirling. The duo was spotted together at the Mumbai airport, and soon after, Hardik shared a series of pictures with the 24-year-old model, sealing the speculation.

From a black-and-white portrait to a cozy beachside frame, the images reflected the cricketer’s renewed sense of happiness. One of the posts also featured glimpses of his family, his son Agastya, mother, and grandmother, along with another birthday cake, making the celebration a mix of love and togetherness.

From past rumours to new beginnings

Earlier this year, Hardik was rumoured to be dating UK-based singer Jasmin Walia, who was spotted at multiple Mumbai Indians matches during the IPL season. She was even seen stepping onto the team bus after a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, the two reportedly parted ways soon after and unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Hardik was previously married to Natasha Stankovic, with whom he shares his son Agastya. The couple tied the knot in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic but announced their separation in July last year. In a statement at the time, Hardik wrote, “After four years together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest of both of us.”