Star Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and model-turned-actor Natasa Stankovic have announced their separation after four years of marriage. The couple, who had a whirlwind romance and a fairytale proposal on a yacht in 2020, have decided to part ways mutually, citing that it is in the best interest of both parties.
Relationship timeline of Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic
The beginning and a romantic yacht proposal
Hardik and Natasa first met in 2018 at a nightclub in Mumbai. Their friendship blossomed, and in 2019, Natasa publicly referred to Hardik as her “best friend” on Instagram. The couple broke the internet on New Year’s Day 2020 by confirming their engagement. Hardik romantically proposed to Natasa on a yacht and shared his elation with the world through a post on his Instagram handle.
Couple to parents
In May 2020, the couple revealed that they were expecting a baby. Wishes poured in from all quarters, including Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Hardik and Natasa married on May 31, 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown. On July 30, 2020, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Agastya.
Renewal of vows
In February 2023, Hardik and Natasa renewed their wedding vows in a grand celebration at the luxurious Raffles Hotel in Udaipur on Valentine’s Day. The dreamy vow renewal ceremony became the talk of the town as the wedding ceremony took place in Christian and Hindu rituals.
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The separation
After months of speculation surrounding their relationship, Hardik and Natasa officially announced their separation on July 18, 2024. In a joint statement shared on Instagram, the couple revealed that despite their best efforts, they have decided to part ways mutually.
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Speculations about their separation had been circulating for some time, fuelled by Natasa’s removal of the ‘Pandya’ surname from her Instagram bio and the deletion of all her wedding pictures with Hardik. Her recent departure from Mumbai with their son Agastya, accompanied by a picture of an empty road from her house in Serbia with the hashtag #homesweethome, further added to the rumours.
The separation of Hardik and Natasa has left fans and followers in disbelief. Their relationship, which began with a romantic proposal and blossomed into marriage and parenthood, has now come to an end. Despite the heartbreak, the couple vowed to prioritize their son’s well-being and co-parent him. As they navigate this difficult chapter, they have requested privacy and understanding from their supporters.
