Actress-model Natasa Stankovic and cricketer Hardik Pandya have officially announced their separation after months of speculation. The couple, who have been together for four years, shared a heartfelt joint statement on Instagram, revealing their decision to part ways while emphasizing their dedication to co-parenting their son, Agastya.

In their statement, Natasa and Hardik expressed their mutual respect and commitment to ensuring Agastya’s happiness despite their separation. “After four 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 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. We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre 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 privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” read the statement.

Rumours about trouble in their relationship began surfacing when Natasa removed the ‘Pandya’ surname from her Instagram bio and deleted all her wedding pictures with Hardik. Recently, Natasa left Mumbai with her son Agastya and posted a picture from her home in Serbia with the hashtag #homesweethome, further fuelling separation rumours.

Natasa, who has been at the centre of intense media scrutiny regarding her marriage, previously addressed the issue of judgment on social media. In a video shared on her Instagram Stories, she spoke about the tendency of people to judge others without understanding their situations. “Sitting here and having my coffee, just had a random thought,” she began. “As people, how quick are we in judging? We see someone who is acting out of their character. We don’t slow down, we don’t observe, and we have no empathy. We straight jump into judging. We don’t know what has happened, what is behind the whole thing, the whole act, the whole situation. So let’s be less judgmental, observe more, have more empathy, and be patient with people.”

Despite the end of their marriage, both Hardik and Natasa have committed to maintaining a positive and supportive environment for their son. Their joint focus on co-parenting reflects their shared love for Agastya and their desire to provide him with a stable and nurturing upbringing.