New Delhi: India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya Mahieka Sharma made her 25th birthday special with a heartfelt post on Instagram – but it was Mahieka’s reply that really stole the show.Pandya shared an unseen video of the couple celebrating together, capturing candid moments of laughter, warm embraces and walking hand-in-hand in an outdoor setting illuminated by fireworks. The video ends on a romantic note, with the couple releasing a floating lantern into the night sky.
He captioned the video: “Happy birthday my princess.”Pandya also added an emotional message: “Thank you for coming into this world 25 years ago. You are the most amazing person I know. I love you.”Mahika’s response quickly caught people’s attention. Replying to Pandya’s post, she wrote: “You are my best gift this year.”Taking a step further, Mahika shared a beautiful collage depicting her special moment with Pandya and poured her heart out in the caption.“I love my man. Thank you baby for giving me the best birthday. I am the luckiest girl in the world,” she said.The couple have made several public appearances together in recent months. Earlier this year, they attended Manchester United’s Triumph event in Mumbai, posing for the cameras, wearing black outfits and walking hand in hand. Pandya confirmed their relationship in October 2025, soon after dating rumors started circulating. The two were later spotted together at the Mumbai airport and vacationing together.
Pandya was previously married to an actor Natasha Stankovic. The couple tied the knot in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and welcomed their son Agastya on July 30, 2020. After months of speculation, their separation was confirmed in July 2025.They said in a joint statement at the time: “After four years together, Natasha and I have decided to go our separate ways. We have tried our best and put our best foot forward and we believe it is in the best interests of both of us. This has been a difficult decision given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we have shared while building our family.”
