Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya went romantic on social media, when he took to facebook to congratulate girlfriend Mahieka Sharma on her 25 th birthday. Posting an invisible yet personal image of the two who are in an infinity pool and having a cosy moment, Hardik had a simple yet to the point caption: Happy birthday my princess, and he added heart and nazar emojis. The post immediately attracted the attention of fans, as there was a flood of comments on the post with congratulations on the birthday and messages of love to the couple.

The image was a candid and loving image of the cricketer, where he is embracing Mahieka against a picturesque background. Mahieka repinned the post on her own profile with the loving emojis, which is a subtle sign of the kind gesture. This is after months of the couple making their relationship official that they are publicly displaying their passion, slowly providing the fans with glimpses into their life together.

The birthday wish of Hardik is especially interesting since it demonstrates the openness of the man when it comes to expressing his feelings. The cricketer seems to have regained happiness after a difficult personal experience that occurred after he divorced actor Natasa Stankovic in 2024. He has already spoken in earlier interviews of being in a better state of mind, and this is attributed to good personal support that has helped him back on track both on and off the field.

The birthday post is also during a period when Hardik is occupied with his cricketing engagements and striking a balance between his work and personal achievements. However, with the busy schedule, he took time to mark the special day of Mahieka in a personal and authentic way.

To fans, the post was not only a birthday wish but also a peep into a new less aggressive, gentler part in the life of Hardik, one that was characterized by an open heart, love, and a sense of renewed optimism.