star cricketer hardik pandya has issued a strong statement on social media condemning the paparazzi for capturing a humiliating video of his girlfriend Mahika Sharma In a restaurant in Bandra.
Hardik Pandya did not say any words while taking a dig at the paparazzi
In a long note shared on his Instagram story, the India all-rounder said that while he understands that life in the public eye comes with scrutiny, the incident “A line crossed” and turned a private moment into “Cheap sensationalism.”
Hardik wrote that Mahika was just walking down the stairs, when the photographers captured her from an angle. “No woman deserves to be photographed”Emphasizing that the issue is not about headlines or clicks “Basic respect.” led that women deserve respect and “Everyone deserves boundaries” Making it clear that the way the photographs were taken and broadcast was unacceptable to them
addressed to “media brother” More directly, Hardik said he respected their enthusiasm and generally cooperated, but he also urged them to “A little more brainy” And accept that “everything doesn’t have to be owned” and “There’s no need to take every angle.” He concluded by calling “There is some humanity in this game,” Photographers and portals are being asked to rethink how they cover celebrity partners and private moments in the future.
Hardik Pandya’s Instagram story is for this video of his girlfriend Maheeka Sharma. pic.twitter.com/gxR0BpkUjh
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Hardik will return to action with South Africa T20
After being sidelined for two months due to a quadriceps injury suffered during the Asia Cup in September, Hardik is set to make his international comeback in the T20 series against South Africa in Cuttack from this Tuesday, December 9. While preparing for his comeback, the all-rounder recently addressed the paparazzi.
During his recovery time away from cricket, Hardik focused on personal life from public Fashion model confirms his relationship with Mahika Via Instagram in October. The couple made their first joint public appearance on Diwali when they were seen together at the Mumbai airport.
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