Cricketer Hardik Pandya celebrated his 32nd birthday on Saturday in style, sharing glimpses of a romantic beach vacation with his new girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. Having recently gone “Instagram official” with the 24-year-old model, the Indian all-rounder ensured his special day was filled with romantic surprises, cozy moments, and family warmth, marking a new, happy chapter in his life.
Romantic Birthday Celebration Details
Hardik turned 32 and used his Instagram Stories to chronicle the idyllic celebrations at a scenic beach destination. His feed showcased several intimate moments shared with Mahieka:
- Beach Romance: The couple enjoyed a candlelit dinner and long, serene walks along the beach. The final slide of the cricketer’s stories captured one of these walks, set to ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ as the background music.
- Surprise & Cake: The celebrations included a chocolate cake adorned with a ‘Happy Birthday’ message and a slide hinting at a special surprise planned for him.
- Digital Dedication: One particularly romantic slide showed a birthday message written on the ground, featuring the feet of both Hardik and Mahieka, symbolizing their new bond.
- Public PDA: Hardik also posted a series of photos featuring Mahieka from the trip, including a black-and-white photograph, solidifying their public confirmation.
Family and Recent Relationship Timeline
The celebratory posts also reassured fans that despite his new relationship, Hardik kept his loved ones close. He shared photos where he was surrounded by his immediate family, including his son Agastya, mother, and grandmother.
The public display of affection with Mahieka comes shortly after the romance buzz began. Earlier this week, Hardik had confirmed his relationship with the model after the two were recently spotted together at the Mumbai airport.
Hardik’s Recent Personal Journey
Hardik’s current relationship follows a year of significant changes in his personal life, which have frequently been in the public eye:
- Mutual Split: Hardik and his former wife, Natasa, who married during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, confirmed their separation in July last year after months of speculation. Hardik released a statement saying the decision to “mutually part ways” after four years was tough but ultimately believed to be “in the best interest of both of us.”
- Previous Rumors: Earlier in the year, Hardik was also linked to UK singer Jasmin Walia. She was reportedly seen at the stadium during his matches and once stepping onto the Mumbai Indians team bus following an IPL game. However, neither party ever confirmed or denied that relationship, and they were later reported to have split and unfollowed each other on Instagram.