
Model Mahieka Sharma has recently received trolls after her appearance at the T20 World Cup win celebration with her partner, cricketer Hardik Pandya. However, Mahieka remains unfazed by the trolls.
Social media users had conflicting opinions as a video of the model kissing and hugging went viral. Mahieka, on the other hand, appears to be enjoying the conversation and even giggling at some of the memes that are making the rounds.
Following India's victory against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, several social media users have been criticising Hardik and Mahieka for their public displays of affection on the pitch.
Mahieka responded to the trolling on Friday, March 13, but Hardik has remained silent in the face of the criticism. She addressed the criticism on her Instagram Stories, demonstrating that it hasn't affected her.
She shared a meme that read, "Jaa tu, Mahieka jitna luck mere zindagi mein aana (Go, hope my luck is also like Mahieka).” It also featured a man folding his hands in front of a woman.
Mahieka re-shared it on Instagram Stories with the caption, "Never settle," evidently encouraging women to recognise their value.
Hardik Pandya and his fiancée, Mahieka Sharma, were spotted on the pitch celebrating India's victory in the T20 World Cup on 8 March. Mahieka was seen embracing him and joining him on the pitch immediately following the win in a number of footage. As they commemorated the momentous occasion together, Mahieka was also spotted kissing Hardik on the cheek. Then, hand in hand, the couple walked across the field.
A Pune-based counsel complained to the police about Hardik's alleged disrespect for the Indian national flag during the celebrations of the T20 World Cup victory, which has put him in legal hot water. The complaint claims that multiple recordings of the Indian team's celebrations following the game have gone viral on social media.
In one such video, Hardik can be seen dancing and dashing across the pitch while wearing the Indian Tricolour.
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Additionally, according to the complaint, Hardik was spotted lying on stage with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma during the festivities while the Tricolour was still draped over him. The complainant argues this shows disrespect for the national flag.
Hardik started dating 25-year-old model and actor Mahieka in 2025. The cricket player made it official earlier this year on her birthday by posting a heartfelt message on his Instagram. Throughout the World Cup, Mahieka has been spotted going to games with Hardik.
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