Sunday will see a mega battle in the World Cup. Team India will take the field against Pakistan in a mega match. Star cricketer Hardik Pandya is one of India's biggest hopes in this match. This time, he has maintained 'balance' with an all-round performance in his personal life outside the field as well. On Valentine's Day, he gave his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma a special gift. Not a dinner at some luxury hotel or an expensive present. Hardik made headlines with a special tattoo. It features the initial of Mahieka's name, that is 'M', in a special way.
What tattoo did Hardik get?
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma have been in a relationship since 2025. Hardik has repeatedly credited Mahieka for his comeback to the national team after recovering from injury and returning to form. They have been seen together in everything from home pujas to private birthday celebrations. This time, Hardik got a special tattoo near his neck in Mahieka's name.
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The studio where Hardik got this tattoo has publicly released the picture. The tattoo shows two leopards together. One is clear. The other is a silhouette, through which the initial 'M' of Mahieka's name has been highlighted. This decision was essentially to show how valuable their relationship is.
"Powerful alone, Unstoppable together." ❤️✨
— Rao Amit 🇮🇳 (@RoyalRao47) February 14, 2026
Hardik Pandya just raised the bar for Valentine's Day! 🌹
He inked a stunning Leopard tattoo with a hidden "M" on his nape for his lady love, Mahieka Sharma.
More than just ink... it’s a story of strength, love, and soulmate energy.… pic.twitter.com/mtpxgkGlRX
Why did Hardik choose such a tattoo?
The owner of that tattoo studio, Sunny Bhanushali, has spoken about this. He revealed that Hardik initially talked about getting a tattoo with his initials. However, the plan changed after their conversation. Sunny said, "Hardik and Mahieka see themselves as partners who enhance each other's strengths. From that thought, the leopard was chosen, who are powerful alone and unstoppable together. This tattoo will remain as a symbol of the real story of Hardik-Mahieka's life."
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He further revealed that Hardik finalised the design of this tattoo after lengthy discussions in a session that went on until late at night. Hardik, known for his aggressive mentality on the cricket field, caught attention this time with a symbolic message in his personal life as well.
