Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has publicly condemned the media following the girlfriend of his Mahieka Sharma was spotted in what she called an insensitive and disrespectful manner. According to Pandya’s account, the media caught Mahieka Sharma “from an angle no woman should being photographed at” even though she was strolling down a flight of stairs at an eatery in Bandra.

In a statement posted via the social networks, Pandya acknowledged that public interest in his life is a result of his lifestyle However, he stated that the incident “crossed an ethical line.” The actor called the video “cheap extreme” and urged the media to show respect for his dignity and to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity.

Pandya stressed that this is not about who took the picture or who wrote the headline. It is about being respectful of the boundaries. He urged media professionals to be more aware when clicking and publishing photos.

This relationship Pandya and Mahieka is reported to have come out in the month of October 2025. Mahieka is a model from Mumbai. In the past, Pandya was married to actress Natasa Stankovic. They divorced in 2024.