"Manish Malhotra’s muse, model of the year &.....": Who Is Hardik Pandya’s alleged new flame Mahieka Sharma?

The cricket field isn’t the only place where Hardik Pandya keeps fans on their toes. Off the pitch, the 31-year-old all-rounder has once again set the rumour mill spinning, this time with whispers about his growing closeness to Delhi-born model and actor Mahieka Sharma. Here’s a closer look at the woman everyone is suddenly curious about and how she became the name linked to India’s star cricketer.

From Delhi Classrooms to Fashion Runways

Mahieka Sharma’s story begins far from the glare of stadium lights. Raised in Delhi, she excelled in academics, her school record boasts a perfect 10 CGPA in her Class 10 boards. After studying Economics and Finance in college, she explored internships in consulting, education and even oil and gas strategy. But soon the spotlight beckoned.

Switching tracks, Mahieka plunged into modelling and acting. She has walked for some of India’s biggest designers, including Manish Malhotra and Tarun Tahiliani, and earned the Model of the Year (New Age) title at the 2024 Indian Fashion Awards. Elle magazine also named her Model of the Season. On screen, she has featured in high-profile ad campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo and Uniqlo, a music video with rapper Raga, and even appeared in Orlando Von Einsiedel’s short film Into the Dusk and Omung Kumar’s Narendra Modi biopic.

The Rumoured Spark With Hardik Pandya

Buzz around the pair began after eagle-eyed fans noticed Hardik in the background of one of Mahieka’s selfies on Reddit. Soon after, both followed each other on Instagram, fuelling speculation. In one post, Mahieka sported a jersey with the number 33, coincidentally Hardik’s signature number on the cricket field. Neither has confirmed the relationship, but social media watchers are convinced something is brewing.

Hardik’s Recent Past and What’s Next

Hardik married actress and dancer Natasa Stankovic in 2020 and welcomed a son in 2023, but the couple separated in 2024. Earlier this year, he was briefly linked to British singer Jasmin Walia before reports of their split surfaced. With Mahieka now in the picture, fans are wondering if the cricketer is ready for a new chapter.

For now, both Hardik and Mahieka remain tight-lipped, letting curiosity do the talking. Whether it’s a budding romance or just friendly admiration, one thing is clear, Mahieka Sharma is no longer just a name from the fashion world, but the woman everyone wants to know more about.