Hardik Pandya starts 2026 on a loved-up note with Mahieka Sharma; her New Year video call with his mother Nalini Pandya melts hearts |
A year after confirming his separation from Natasa Stankovic in 2024, Hardik Pandya appears to be settling into a calmer phase of life. The Indian cricketer has been gradually opening up about his relationship with Mahieka Sharma, and their recent New Year celebrations offered a glimpse into a more grounded, personal side of the star.Instead of a grand celebration, Hardik and Mahieka chose to welcome 2026 with understated, intimate moments. Their New Year photo dump featured relaxed selfies, candid frames and time spent with their pets.
Mahieka’s ‘long distance darshan’ with Hardik’s mother
What truly stood out, however, was Mahieka Sharma’s warm New Year moment with Hardik’s mother, Nalini Pandya. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mahieka shared screenshots from a video call with her, captioning one image, “Long distance darshan with @nalinipandya.”The screenshots showed Nalini Pandya smiling warmly during the call, offering a glimpse into a moment that felt personal and heartfelt. The interaction struck a chord online, with many praising the ease and affection visible between Mahieka and Hardik’s family.
Natasa Stankovic celebrates New Year quietly with son Agastya
On the other hand, Natasa Stankovic welcomed the New Year away from the spotlight. The actor-model is currently holidaying with her son Agastya at an undisclosed location and has been sharing glimpses from their vacation on Instagram.
Co-parenting remains central
Hardik and Natasa, who share Agastya born in 2020, announced their separation in 2024 after several years together. Since then, both have maintained that their focus remains on co-parenting their son amicably, even as they move forward independently. Hardik Pandya officially confirmed his relationship with Mahieka Sharma nearly two months ago, ending prolonged speculation.
