- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 25 May 2024 06:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Social media (especially Reddit) is buzzing with rumours of a possible separation between cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic. Speculation began when eagle-eyed fans noticed Natasa had removed 'Pandya' from her Instagram handle and deleted photos of the couple. These actions have fueled rumours, but no official statements have been made by either party.
Also, a Reddit post titled 'Natasa and Hardik separated?' added to the speculation. One user pointed out that the couple hadn't been posting about each other on Instagram Stories recently. The user noted, "This is just speculation. But both of them aren’t posting each other on stories. Earlier, Natasa used to have Natasa Stankovic Pandya on her Instagram, but now she completely removed his name."
Natasa Stankovic, a Serbian model and actress, married Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya on May 31, 2020. They welcomed their first child, Agastya, on July 30 of the same year. In March 2024, Natasa faced online bullying due to Hardik's poor performance in the IPL. Trolls flooded her Instagram comments with derogatory remarks, blaming her for Mumbai Indians' poor start in IPL 2024.
Adding to the speculation, the Reddit post highlighted that Natasa's birthday on March 4th passed without a post from Hardik. Additionally, she removed all recent photos of them together except one where Agastya was present. She also wasn't seen in the stands during the IPL, nor did she post stories about the team. Despite these changes, Krunal Pandya and his wife Pankhuri Sharma still comment on her posts, leaving fans puzzled.
The Reddit post sparked varied reactions. One user commented, "Not surprised at all." Another added, "Okay, so someone commented on that Gill expose post that Hardik cheats on her. And that he was seen in London with some other girl." However, some users felt it was too early to speculate. One wrote, "But she hasn’t deleted all the pics with him so as of now I think too early to speculate. With regards to the IPL thing I think Hardik must have asked her not to be part of it as she was being trolled anyways just because she is his partner."
Another user defended the couple, saying, "I think it’s because of the IPL trolling and hate that Hardik has been getting and maybe he’s asked her to stay lowkey. People in this country are very quick to insult or give hate to the wives of cricketers. The way people harassed Dhoni’s 5-year-old daughter back then. Maybe they’re just being cautious."
While the rumours continue to swirl, neither Hardik Pandya nor Natasa Stankovic has officially commented on the status of their relationship. The online community remains divided, with some believing the couple might have separated, while others urge caution against jumping to conclusions based on social media activity alone.