Mumbai, October 21, 2025 – Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and model Maheika Sharma have seemingly confirmed their relationship with a series of public appearances, culminating in a viral Diwali celebration. The duo attended a star-studded Diwali party in Mumbai on October 20, 2025, photographed in coordinated red traditional outfits. This appearance, coupled with recent social media activity, suggests that the pair are making their relationship public.
Pandya and Sharma were seen leaving the Diwali party together, their coordinated attire drawing considerable attention. Pandya sported a monochrome red kurta with black trousers, while Sharma wore a red bandhani salwar suit with black leggings. Their coordinated outfits were labeled a "total win" by observers.
This public appearance follows their recent confirmation of their relationship on social media earlier in October. Pandya's Instagram posts, featuring intimate photos from a beachside getaway celebrating his 32nd birthday on October 11, further fueled the rumors. The couple had previously been spotted together at Mumbai airport on October 10, adding to the speculation.
Rumors of a romance between Pandya and Sharma first surfaced in September 2025. Eagle-eyed fans noticed Pandya's faint reflection in one of Sharma's selfies and pointed out that they follow each other on Instagram. Sharma's presence in Dubai during the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 also deepened the speculation.
Maheika Sharma is a successful model known for her work with brands like Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo. She has also appeared in magazines such as ELLE and Grazia and was named Model of the Year at the Indian Fashion Awards.
Hardik Pandya's personal life has been subject to public interest following his divorce from Natasa Stankovic in July 2024. Following his divorce, he was briefly linked to Jasmin Walia after the two shared pictures from a holiday in Greece.
Pandya is currently recovering from an injury and is not participating in the ongoing India vs Australia ODI series. Despite his absence from the field, his relationship with Sharma has kept him in the headlines.
Neither Pandya nor Sharma initially confirmed the dating rumors, but their recent public appearances and social media activity suggest that they are now comfortable making their relationship known. Their Diwali celebration has gone viral, with many fans labeling them the "new power couple" of cricket and fashion.
