A video of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and model-actor Mahieka Sharma celebrating Diwali has gone viral, sparking considerable buzz on social media. The couple was spotted leaving a Diwali party in Mumbai, twinning in vibrant red outfits. This public appearance, along with affectionate social media posts, seems to confirm their relationship, which has been the subject of speculation for weeks.
Pandya, 32, recently confirmed his relationship with Sharma on Instagram. The couple's coordinated festive look quickly went viral, fueling the ongoing dating rumors. This follows Pandya's separation from Natasa Stankovic in 2024. Pandya and Stankovic share a son, Agastya, who was born in 2020. The couple stated that Agastya would remain the center of their lives and that they would co-parent.
Sharma looked radiant in a red salwar suit paired with black leggings and white sandals, while Pandya complemented her in a red kurta, black pants, loafers, dark shades, and gold accessories. Fans have been closely following their public appearances over the past few months. They were previously seen sharing moments from a beach vacation on Instagram, celebrating Pandya's birthday in an intimate seaside setting. Videos of the duo arriving at Mumbai airport a day before their vacation pics also went viral, showcasing their ease and comfort around each other.
The internet has quickly dubbed them the "new power couple," bridging the worlds of cricket and Bollywood. Photos and videos from the Diwali celebration have gone viral, with fans commenting on their coordinated outfits and evident chemistry.
Speculation about their relationship began earlier in October after they were spotted together at Mumbai airport. Shortly after, Pandya shared an Instagram story of the pair enjoying a quiet moment by the sea. He also recently shared snapshots with Sharma on Instagram, captioning them "Blessed". One picture captured the couple during their Maldives getaway, celebrating Pandya's 32nd birthday on October 11. Other photos showed them posing in front of Pandya's Lamborghini Urus and enjoying a buggy ride.
Sharma, who is seven years younger than Pandya, is an accomplished model who has worked with leading brands such as Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo. She has also graced the covers of ELLE and Grazia and was named “Model of the Year” at the Indian Fashion Awards.
