Hardik Pandya Remains Calm After Abusive Selfie Demand; Video Goes Viral
Star India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya kept his cool and refused to respond when an aggressive fan asked for a photo with him as he left a Mumbai-based restaurant with Mahieka. The video has gone viral, and the cricketer is praised for maintaining his calm.
Hardik Pandya left a restaurant with Mahieka after celebrating Christmas. He obliged some fans by taking selfies. A crowd gathered quickly outside before he walked to his car. One fan tried to take a photo with the cricketer, but the crowd and security blocked his attempt. The fan became frustrated by his inability to approach the cricket star and shouted, “Bhaad Mein Jao”. Pandya remained unperturbed despite the provocations. He stayed calm and did not engage in any conflict, whether he didn’t hear it or chose to ignore the comment.
𝗚𝘂𝘆𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 🤬🙏
— Jara (@JARA_Memer) December 25, 2025
A fan tried to approach Hardik Pandya for a selfie but couldn’t get close.
𝗙𝗮𝗻: 𝗕𝗛𝗔𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗢 (Go to Hell) 😡
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗸: Either didn’t hear it, or heard it and chose to ignore.
This incident happened… pic.twitter.com/B929w11Iwi
Hardik Pandya’s calm and collected demeanor in the face of a potentially explosive situation earned him praise almost instantly. The incident highlighted the challenges that athletes have in managing fame, public expectations and maintaining personal space.
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The display of calmness off the pitch follows an impressive performance on it. Hardik Pandya’s second-fastest T20I 50 for India and Tilak Varma’s fluent score of 73 recently helped India secure a 30-run win over South Africa. Pandya scored a 63-run knock off just 25 balls, including a half-century in 16 deliveries. His savage innings featured five sixes and fours. It is the second fastest Indian half-century, just behind Yuvraj’s 12-ball milestone against England in 2007 at Kingsmead. Pandya and Tilak put on a 105-run stand in just 44 balls, a remarkable fourth-wicket partnership. This came at the time when India’s momentum was waning. They finished with a staggering 231/5.
Hardik Pandya has shown resilience in both his public and professional life. The maturity of Hardik Pandya, as India’s top athlete, is evident in his ability to remain focused, even when facing an aggressive bowler or a riotous crowd.
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Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya, a well-known Indian cricketer and all-rounder in the Indian National Cricket Team, is an international player. He is renowned for his effective bowling and aggressive batting. In domestic cricket, he plays for Baroda and is the captain of the Mumbai Indians (IPL) in the Indian Premier League. Pandya, who made his debut in 2007, has become a key player for the Indian Premier League (IPL) team. He is known as an asset with his bat and his ball.
