Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya turned up the romance a notch higher as he celebrated his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday on February 19, 2026. The all-rounder took to Instagram at midnight, posting a loving tribute that quickly captured the attention of fans and followers. Sharing an intimate photograph of the couple embracing in an infinity swimming pool, Hardik captioned the moment, “Happy Birthday my princess.”
The post instantly attracted thousands of likes and comments because fans were impressed by the couple’s visible chemistry. Mahieka responded by resharing the photo in her own Instagram stories, adding diamond and evil-eye emojis which showed her special connection with him. She shared her birthday celebration through social media, displaying a heart-shaped cake which suggested she had a romantic birthday celebration.
The couple spends their special day at a luxurious sea-facing resort in Sri Lanka while Hardik takes his break from the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule. The picturesque location added an extra touch of magic to the celebrations which used the infinity pool and ocean views as their ideal setting to show affection.
The birthday tribute shows deep love when combined with Hardik’s earlier romantic gesture from this month. He showed his relationship with Mahieka through his new tattoo which shows an ‘M’ design on his neck. Fans have extensively talked about the tattoo which he uses to express their deepening relationship.
Hardik and Mahieka show their love through their social media posts which continue to entertain their followers. The couple shows that they can find time for romantic moments despite their active sports schedule.
