‘I listen to Hanuman Chalisa in my Ferrari,' Hardik Pandya reveals his source of positive energy ahead of IPL 2026

In a surprising turn from his "rockstar" image, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has flashed a massive talk online after displaying the spiritual anchor behind his high-octane lifestyle. During a recent event alongside MI batting coach Kieron Pollard, Pandya shared that despite his love for luxury supercars and global fame, his source of strength remains deeply conventional and spiritual.

The revelation: Hanuman Chalisa in a Ferrari

Hardik Pandya, who is often seen in the headlines for his collection of expensive watches and cars, stunned the audience by discussing his spiritual side.

"It's so fascinating that I have a Ferrari and I still listen to the Hanuman Chalisa inside the car. God has been kind. I think everyone will agree that no song can give you as much positive energy as the Hanuman Chalisa," Pandya commented.

The statement was met with loud chants of "Jai Shri Ram" from the crowd, signalling a rare moment where the dazzling cricketer connected with fans on an extremely personal and spiritual level.

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A career of contrast

The revelation adds yet another layer to one of Indian cricket's most complex characters.

Known for driving his million-dollar Feraries and Lamborghinis, Hardik Pandya has always been in the news, be it for his flamboyant nature or lifestyle.

But now this revelation has given the fans a contrasting sight of Hardik Pandya, who leads a spiritual life even while leading a lavish lifestyle or showing a flamboyant character.

As IPL 2026 approaches, the pressure to deliver a trophy for the Blue-and-Gold will be at an all-time high.

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For Pandya, the "positive energy" from the Hanuman Chalisa is a mental toolkit to handle the noise of the cricketing world. Pandya had a tough outing during IPL 2024, where he was booed by their own Mumbai Indians fan. During that time, he also went through a personal mishap.

But with his mental strength, Pandya overcame everything and helped India win two T20 World Cup titles. Now, with his revelation, it is quite evident that being spiritual has helped him do well even during tough times.