Hardik Pandya has revealed a new tattoo ahead of the India vs Pakistan decider in the T20 World Cup 2026. However, it is not directly related to cricket. Rather, it carries a deep personal meaning.
The artwork was created at Aliens Tattoo by celebrity Sunny Bhanushali and completed by lead artist Tushar Marane. The tattoo is inspired by Hardik Pandya’s fiancee, Mahieka Sharma.
What began as a small plan to place the letter M on the nape of the neck slowly developed into a richer symbolic design. The couple is said to have had an emotional discussion with the artists.
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The final tattoo shows two leopards representing their journey together. One leopard is bold and realistic, expressing strength, ambition and visible self-confidence. The second appears in soft, flowing lines, circling the first like a shadow, gently forming Mahieka’s initial.
The numbers together indicate a partnership without losing individuality. It shows two independent people moving forward in balance, trust and emotional connection. Hardik Pandya’s new tattoo is a lasting symbol of love and shared purpose.
Aliens Tattoo founder Sunny Bhanushali said, “Hardik came up with the idea of the initials, but the conversations revealed something much deeper. They described themselves as partners who amplify each other’s strength.”
“The leopard has become the perfect metaphor, powerful alone, unstoppable together. This tattoo is not a decoration, it is a story transmitted permanently. Some tattoos are requested, some are discovered. This piece was built through trust and emotion,” he added.
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Sharing a video of the Aliens Tattoo process on Instagram, he wrote: “You guessed it. It was Hardik Pandya. He walked in at 2am with a gift for Mahieka. No flowers. No post. No promise that fades away. Just a quiet idea. “M” on the back of the neck. But the design didn’t stop at the letter.”
“It became two leopards, running as one force. One brave. One made of lines. And within that movement her early lives.”
A love story, kept where it belongs. On the skin. Not in the headlines,” he added.
Hardik Pandya Tattoo
One of the most inked sportsmen in India, Hardik Pandya has at least 13 visible tattoos on his body. Apart from his Valentine 2026 tattoo for fiancee Mahieka Sharma, his other tattoos include a peace sign and dog paw prints on his neck, a tiger, a knight and “Never give up” on his right arm and his son Agastya’s name with his date of birth.
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His left arm bears a lion and the word ‘Believe’. Additional ink features a clock, a motivational line (“Live to succeed or die trying”) and a detailed chest design.
Who is Mahieka Sharma?
Mahieka Sharma is a 24-year-old Indian model, actress and certified yoga instructor. Her relationship with cricketer Hardik Pandya became public in late 2025 after his divorce from Natasa Stankovic.
She grew up in Delhi and studied at the Navy Children School. She studied economics and finance in Gujarat and later studied community psychology in the United States.
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As a model, Sharma has walked for leading designers such as Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Tarun Tahiliani and Sabyasachi. She won the title of New Age Model of the Year at the Indian Fashion Awards 2024.
She has appeared in advertisements for Tanishq, Vivo and Uniqlo. She even acted in PM Narendra Modi starring Vivek Oberoi.