Hardik Pandya reacts to Natasa Stankovic's Instagram post amid separation, silences critics for 1st time

Days after announcing her separation from Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic shared her first Instagram post. The post features heartwarming photos of her and her son, Agastya, enjoying a fun-filled day at a theme park in Serbia. Hardik notably commented on the post with a red heart emoji, followed by an evil eye, heart eyes, and an okay hand emoji.

Hardik's show of support comes as Natasa faces unwarranted online hate. Amid the negativity, many supportive messages have emerged. One user wrote, ‘Stop spreading hate about her. Even Hardik is not showing any kind of hate. It’s their personal life and decision to get separated. So just don’t get into it.’ Another commented, ‘Ma’am, stay strong. My prayers are with you and your son.’

Natasa, who left Mumbai for her hometown in Serbia last week with Agastya, appears to be finding solace and strength in her family and friends during this challenging period.

The heartwarming post comes soon after Natasa and Hardik released a joint statement confirming their separation. ‘After 4 years together, Hardik and I have mutually decided to part ways. We tried our best and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest of both of us,’ the statement read. ‘This was a tough decision, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we shared as we built our family,’ the statement further added.

Emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting, the couple stated, ‘We are blessed with Agastya, who will remain the center of our lives. We will co-parent to ensure his happiness and provide everything we can for him. We sincerely request your support and understanding to grant us privacy during this difficult and sensitive time.’

Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya tied the knot on May 31, 2020. Their marriage, celebrated with both Hindu and Christian rituals, saw a renewal of vows in February 2023. However, speculations about their separation began circulating in May this year when netizens noticed Natasa had removed the ‘Pandya’ surname from her Instagram handle.

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