Natasa Stankovic opens up About Co-Parenting with Hardik Pandya and life after divorce

Natasa Stankovic has broken her silence about her recent divorce from cricketer Hardik Pandya, addressing key questions about her future and co-parenting their son, Agastya. In a candid interview with Bombay Times, Natasa spoke about her life after their separation and clarified the ongoing rumors about her moving back to Serbia.

Natasa recently said she wishes to live a simple life and wants to keep her private life out of news. "I know that in the profession that I've chosen, you are somewhere in the spotlight. People’s assumption doesn't affect me. I am at peace with myself. I'm at peace with people assuming about me. I know how much I have done in life, where I come from and nothing can shake me. Nobody can shake me," she said.

Setting the record straight, Natasa mentioned that she will stay in India with her son Agastya. The actress also said that she and Hardik are co-parenting him.

"There's a talk in the city that I'm going back. How would I go back? I have a child. The child goes to school here. There is no chance... That won't happen. The child needs to be here. He belongs here. The family is here at the end of the day. We (Hardik and I) are still a family. We have a child, and the child will always make us a family at the end of the day. I haven’t done that anyway because Agastya needs to stay with both parents."

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic tied the knot in a private ceremony on May 31, 2020, and welcomed their son Agastya just two months later, on July 30, 2020. The couple had enjoyed a relatively low-key relationship before their marriage and the birth of their child. In 2023, they celebrated their renewed commitment with a grand vow renewal ceremony in Udaipur.

However, despite their efforts to make the marriage work, the couple announced their separation in mid-2024. In their joint statement, Hardik and Natasa wrote, "After 4 years of being together, we 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." They added, "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."

While their relationship may have ended, Hardik and Natasa remain committed to their roles as parents, ensuring that their son’s happiness remains their top priority. As she embarks on this new chapter of her life, Natasa is focused on her career and her family, determined to create a balanced, fulfilling life for herself and Agastya.