While celebrity romance is always evolving, one thing that stays the same is the impact of going
public. Forever changed by the digital era, a public Instagram post can send the internet into a
frenzy, confirm months of public speculation, and spark up the next chapter for a star couple.
Most recently, all eyes turned to the sporting world after cricket sensation Hardik Pandya took
the leap, went public, and declared his new romance.
Hardik Pandya Makes It Instagram Official
After ending his relationship with Natasa Stankovic in July 2024, Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya
faced heavy media scrutiny surrounding his new personal life narrative. The conversations
surrounding his dating status reached a culmination when he went public on social media.
Just before his 32nd birthday on October 11, 2025, Pandya took to Instagram to introduce his
girlfriend, model Mahieka Sharma, through pictures from a private beach trip. One photo
displayed him and Mahieka in an embrace, Pandya with his arm around her shoulder. He
tagged Sharma and captioned one of the pictures with a blue evil-eye emoji, which many fans
and followers believed was a great way to symbolize protection, simultaneously confirming their
relationship status and ending months of speculation.
Mahieka Sharma, an award-winning model and certified yoga trainer, also only 24 years old,
has navigated the fashion industry, traveling to meet with leading designers with her modeling
career. The public reactions of admiration and support made it clear that the fans and followers
like this new chapter for the star all-rounder.
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal Confirm Wedding Plans
In the midst of the recent excitement in the cricketing world, official confirmation arrived
regarding the frequent sightings of Smriti Mandhana with music director and filmmaker Palash
Muchhal. The couple had been seen together for some time and had shared snippets of their
lives on social media, but remained coy about their relationship status.
Official confirmation of the couple’s engagement was given by Palash Muchhal at a public event
in October 2025. Muchhal, who is from Indore, publicly stated that Mandhana would soon be
“the daughter-in-law of Indore,” confirming their wedding plans. There was universal excitement
surrounding the announcement of the union of one of the country’s best cricketers and one of
India’s best-known musicians.
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok’s Private Engagement
In another feel-good news from the world of sport, cricketer Arjun Tendulkar, the son of
legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has gotten engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Saaniya Chandhok.
The couple chose a simple range, less public, and done modestly. They simply got engaged
privately in the company of their closest families, took some lovely photos, and wanted their
followers to have an insight into the special moment. Despite the quiet engagement
announcement, well-wishes were extended from the entire sports and celebrity world.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala Go Public with
Engagement
The film business witnessed another important relationship development with the official
engagement of South Indian actor Naga Chaitanya and actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The couple
had previously been reported to be dating quietly and had been seen together since 2022.
Finally, they made the next step in their relationship public in August of 2025.
They shared their news with pictures showcasing the lively culture and luxury of their
engagement ceremony. After the couple publicly announced their engagement and shared a
peek into their engagement celebration, their fans are now highly anticipating what will
undoubtedly become one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in the near future.