Hardik Pandya-Mahieka Sharma: 5 times they publicly expressed love and melted hearts

After his divorce with model-actress Natasa Stankovic, ace Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has found love again in model Mahieka Sharma -- and the duo are not shying away from expressing their love for each other publicly. Here's a look at some of the couple's romantic moments which melted hearts:

Hardik's protective side shone when paparazzi swarmed Mahieka during a casual outing in 2025. Spotting the frenzy, he halted, turned to the cameras, and firmly said, "Bhai, usko follow mat karo. Usko thoda space do." (Bro, don't follow her. Give her some space.) The clip went viral, fans praising his chivalry amid his high-profile life. Post-divorce scrutiny had made Mahieka a target; Hardik's quick stand showed she's his priority. "She's not used to this circus," he later shared. Mahieka blushed in stories, captioning a heart emoji.

Post-IPL 2025, Hardik dropped made his relationship wit Mahieka Insta-official. He posted a cozy sunset picture with Mahieka cuddling, with the caption, "From chaos to calm. My peace amid the storm ❤️ @maheikasharma." Mahieka reposted: "My safe harbor." Fans exploded - likes hit millions overnight. After divorce drama and custody talks for his son Agastya, this felt like closure's celebration.

Ahead of Valentine's 2026, Mahieka recently flew to Delhi and joined Hardik for India's T20 World Cup match. Stadium pics showed them hand-in-hand, her cheering wildly as he smashed a six. Post-match, Hardik kissed her forehead on the field - cameras captured the blush. "Best Valentine's gift: Her here(sic)," he told reporters. Meanwhile, Mahieka's presence screamed solidarity. Traveling across cities for love during World Cup fever? Well, that's peak romance.

In a candid 2026 podcast, Hardik got emotional and credited his girlfriend Mahieka for reviving his passion for cricket-- especially after his divorce. "The child in me, the cricket geek... After IPL, I wanted full potential. That’s when Mahieka came. We talked sport, brought back excitement. Nets 6-7 hours, last to leave NCA—she unlocked it," he shared. Fans teared up; her subtle like sealed it. Amid batting slumps and personal lows, her chats turned critic-bait to hero. "She's my spark," he added. This vulnerable shoutout—love fueling career—hit different. From heartbreak to home runs, Mahieka's influence melted hearts worldwide.

Mahieka recently turned 25, and her beau Hardik went all-out: 25 curated gifts unveiled one-by-one! Video showed her joyful tears; he captioned, "25 reasons I love you. Happy birthday, my forever." She replied Insta post: "25 gifts, 1 heart explosion. You make every day magic @hardikpandya. Thank you for loving me loud." Gifts symbolized their journey—each tied to memories. Post-divorce, this extravagant romance won over haters. Fans gushed: "Hardik's redemption arc complete." Wholesome overload—proving grand gestures heal and hearts melt in equal measure.