'CHEAP SENSATIONALISM': Hardik Pandya SLAMS papparazzi for clicking OBJECTIONABLE pictures of gf Mahieka

Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma have been one of the most discussed pairs in recent months, drawing attention not only for their public appearances but also for the genuine warmth they share. While both are familiar with the glare that follows well known personalities, they have largely maintained a balance between their private lives and the constant curiosity around them. Their bond has often been appreciated by fans who admire the couple’s grounded approach amid the spotlight.

That balance was shaken this week when Hardik took to Instagram to call out an incident involving Mahieka that he felt crossed all limits of respect and privacy. The cricketer addressed his fans and the media directly, expressing deep disappointment over how paparazzi photographed Mahieka at a popular Bandra restaurant. What should have been an ordinary moment, he said, was turned into something entirely inappropriate, prompting him to speak openly about the discomfort and intrusion it caused.

He writes: I understand that living in the public eye comes with attention and scrutiny, it's part of the life I've chosen. But today something
happened that crossed a line.
Mahieka was simply walking down a staircase at a Bandra
restaurant when
paparazzi decided to capture her from an angle that no woman deserves to be photographed from. A private moment was turned into cheap sensationalism.
This isn't about headlines or who clicked what, it's about basic respect. Women deserve dignity. Everyone deserves boundaries.
To the media brothers who work hard every day: I respect your hustle, and I always cooperate. But I'm requesting you all, please be a little more mindful. Not everything needs to be captured. Not every angle needs to be taken.
Let's keep some humanity in this game.
Thank you.

Hardik’s statement quickly opened up a wider discussion on how far the chase for visuals can go. Many praised him for calling for dignity and restraint, noting that his message underscored the need for empathy at a time when personal space is often disregarded.