New Delhi: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa Stankovic shocked fans when they publicly announced their separation on social media. While the couple has chosen not to disclose the reasons behind their split, reports have surfaced suggesting that Natasa found it difficult to adjust to Hardik's personality, branding him as 'too self-absorbed.' Despite her best efforts to keep pace with him, Natasa allegedly felt drained from the constant effort it demanded.
“He was too flamboyant for her, too full of himself. Natasa could not handle it anymore. She realised that there was a major gap between how they were as people. She tried to match it up to him but it made her feel uncomfortable. This was a never-ending process so it became tiring after a while. Natasa was not able to keep pace hence she decided to take a step back,” a source was quoted as saying by Times Now.
“She mulled over it but her decision became firm when he did not change. It was a very painful decision by Natasa but it didn’t come in one day/ one week. It was a slow but gradual wound that kept hurting her,” the insider added.
Since Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announced their separation, their son Agastya has moved to Natasa’s hometown in Serbia, where the two currently reside. Meanwhile, Hardik is rumored to be dating singer Jasmin Walia.
“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,” Hardik and Natasa’s joint statement read on July 18.
“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,” it added.