• By Ridhi Suri
  • Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:28 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Shocking Celebrity Breakups Of 2024: This year has been marked by several surprising splits among Indian celebrities, which have reverberated throughout the industry. From Bollywood couples like Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora, to the separation of sports personalities Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik and TV's Dalljiet Kaur and Nikhil Patel, these high-profile relationships have abruptly ended, leaving everyone in deep shock. The splits have significantly reshaped the celebrity landscape of 2024.

Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic

After four years of marriage, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have formally announced their divorce. Although rumours of their separation circulated for months, they have now confirmed the news through a joint official statement. Hardik and Natasa expressed their commitment to co-parenting their son Agastya and appealed for privacy during this sensitive period.

"After 4 years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for the both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family," the statement read.

"We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the center of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness. We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time," it added.

 
 
 
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Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora

The couple, known for their longstanding relationship and frequent public appearances, often attracted attention for their affectionate displays and stylish outings. However, in May, rumours began circulating about trouble in their relationship. Speculation heightened when Malaika was not a part Arjun's birthday. Adding to the speculation, Malaika was spotted vacationing with a mystery man, fueling further rumours of their separation.

 
 
 
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Dalljiet Kaur-Nikhil Patel

Television actress Dalljiet Kaur and her husband Nikhil Patel have decided to end their marriage in 2024. Dalljiet married Nikhil, a businessman based in Kenya, in an intimate ceremony. The couple's split became highly publicised, marked by mutual accusations.

Dalljiet accused Nikhil of infidelity, while he claimed that it was former's decision to return to India with their son Jaydon strained their blended family's foundation.

 
 
 
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Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza entered matrimony in 2010 with a traditional Muslim ceremony in Hyderabad, followed by a Walima ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan. They welcomed their son, Izhaan, in 2018. However, they recently separated, and Shoaib Malik subsequently married Sana Javed.

According to a statement by Sania's family, "Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead!." Adding, "At this sensitive period of her life, we would like to request all fans and well-wishers to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy."

Esha Deol and businessman Bharat Takhtani

The separation of Esha Deol and businessman Bharat Takhtani came as a surprise to many. The couple, who married in a simple ceremony at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai on June 29, 2012, shares two daughters, Radhya and Miraya.

Esha and Bharat announced their split through a joint statement, emphasising their dedication to peacefully co-parenting their children. "We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children are and will be of utmost importance to us. We’d appreciate our privacy is respected," the statement reads.

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