Hardik Pandya Calls Out Papara...

Cricketer Hardik Pandya has hit again publicly at paparazzi after a video of his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, exiting a restaurant in Bandra, went viral. In what he described as an “inappropriate” and disrespectful seize, Pandya mentioned the images had been taken “from an angle no girl deserves to be photographed from.”

The incident reportedly occurred when Mahieka was strolling down the steps in a classy little black costume. Onlookers and paparazzi ready exterior the restaurant recorded her, however the angle chosen for filming centered on a wardrobe second, capturing greater than only a stroll. That clip then unfold throughout social media, drawing each consideration and criticism.

Pandya addressed the matter on his Instagram story. He acknowledged that residing within the public eye invitations scrutiny: “It’s a part of the life I’ve chosen,” he mentioned. However on this occasion, “one thing occurred that crossed a line.” The cricketer referred to as the footage “low cost sensationalism,” condemning the intrusion into what ought to have been a non-public second. He harassed it wasn’t about headlines or publicity, “it’s about primary respect.” Pandya appealed to the media: “Ladies deserve dignity. Everybody deserves boundaries.” He requested paparazzi to point out extra sensitivity and empathy fairly than capturing “each angle.”

This isn’t the primary time Pandya and Mahieka have been beneath public scrutiny. Rumours about their relationship gained traction final month following studies of a non-public ritual (a Hanuman pooja) with their shut circle. Whereas some speculated about engagement, it was later clarified that the couple shouldn’t be but engaged. Earlier than Mahieka, Pandya was married to Natasa Stanković; they’ve since parted methods however proceed to co-parent their son.

The cricketer’s statements, particularly coming from somebody within the public gaze, have resonated with many. Critics of paparazzi behaviour argue that viral content material generally crosses moral and ethical boundaries within the title of media protection. On this case, an off-the-cuff exit from a restaurant spiralled into an invasive spectacle for public consumption. As Pandya put it, “Not each angle must be taken.”

The controversy has sparked renewed debate round privateness, consent, and dignity, particularly for ladies within the public sphere. Whereas celebrities perceive consideration comes with the territory, many consider there ought to nonetheless be a line that the media should not cross. In any case, a fleeting second shouldn’t grow to be fodder for exploitation.