Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his Serbian dancer and model wife, Natasa Stankovic, recently announced their separation on social media on July 18, ending their four-year marriage.
The couple’s journey began during the Covid-19 pandemic, with their first wedding in 2020 followed by the birth of their son, Agastya. They had a formal wedding ceremony in Rajasthan in 2023. A video from their Udaipur wedding is now going viral, featuring Hardik discussing the patience he learned during their relationship, stating, “It takes a lot of patience to live with Natasa.”
He shared, “The warmth she gave me helped me find more solutions. Her influence taught me to achieve more in life and become more patient because living with Natasa requires a lot of patience.”
Natasa reminisced about their first meeting, saying, “I went out with friends, and one of them knew Hardik. He walked in with a hat, a shawl, and lots of bling. I had never seen anyone like him in India. I was like, ‘Who is this?’ When we first met, I extended my hand, but he went for a hug. He was very friendly from the start.”
Before their separation announcement, Natasa left Mumbai with their three-year-old son, Agastya, and is now in her hometown in Serbia. She recently shared a picture postcard from Serbia on her Instagram story.
In their divorce announcement, the former couple released a joint statement: “After 4 years together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best and believe this is in the best interest of both of us. This was a tough decision given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we enjoyed as we grew our family.”
The statement continued, “We are blessed with Agastya, who will remain at the center of our lives, and we will co-parent to ensure his happiness. We request your support and understanding for our privacy during this difficult and sensitive time.”
