Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic have announced that they are ending their four-year marriage. They released a joint statement on Instagram confirming their decision to part ways but vowed to continue co-parenting their three-year-old son, Agastya.
Details of the Divorce Announcement
– Date of Announcement: Thursday
– Statement from the Couple: “After four years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best and believe this is the best decision for both of us.”
– Co-Parenting: They both emphasized their commitment to raising their son, Agastya, together.
Soon after the divorce announcement, a video of Hardik Pandya’s emotional speech from the T20 World Cup went viral on social media. In the video, Hardik struggles to hold back tears as he reflects on the difficult past six months and his personal struggles. He said, “Jab mujhe rona bhi tha, mein nahi roya” (“Even when I felt like crying, I did not cry”).
The people of the entire country love my brother. Hardik Pandya has endured this pain alone for the last several months.❤️❤️#HardikPandya𓃵
Natasha#divorce pic.twitter.com/oWA2aYUASj— Nagendra pandey (@nagendr_24) July 18, 2024
Public Reaction: The news of their separation has shocked many fans and sparked a mix of surprise and support online.
Trolling: Following the announcement, Natasa faced significant online trolling, with some fans calling her names and blaming her for the breakup.
Background of Their Relationship
– Marriage Date: Hardik and Natasa got married on May 31, 2020.
– Scrutiny: Their marriage and family life were often in the public eye, and rumors of their split began when Natasa removed Pandya’s surname from her social media profiles and deleted their wedding photos.
– Marriage Duration: 4 years
– Son: Agastya, 3 years old
– Hardik’s Speech: Emotional reflection on personal challenges
– Public Response: A mix of surprise, support, and trolling
Despite the end of their marriage, Hardik and Natasa are committed to working together as parents for their son, Agastya.