Natasa Stankovic says Hardik and her are 'still family' despite split

The actress opens up about maintaining privacy, co-parenting Agastya, and embracing her peace of mind.

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Natasa Stankovic has opened up about her life after parting ways with cricketer Hardik Pandya, revealing that their son Agastya remains the central bond keeping her and Hardik a family. Despite speculation about her future and the end of her relationship, Natasa says that her focus is on co-parenting Agastya and moving forward with her own journey.

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Natasa addressed the rumours surrounding her possible move to Serbia after her separation. She firmly denied these reports, explaining that she cannot relocate because of Agastya’s schooling in India. “We (Hardik and I) are still family. We have a child, and that child will always keep us a family at the end of the day,” she said. Natasa also shared that while she does visit Serbia annually, her main focus remains on raising Agastya in India, where he is enrolled in school.

Despite being in the public eye, Natasa shared that people’s assumptions about her personal life no longer affect her. “People’s assumptions don’t affect me. I’m at peace with myself. I’m at peace with what people assume about me,” she said, reflecting on how being constantly in the spotlight often leads to public scrutiny. “Nothing or no one can shake my resolve,” she added, showing her resilience in the face of public opinion.

The Serbian actress and dancer also discussed the deep love she has for her son, Agastya. “A mother will always be there for her child, no matter the circumstances,” she said, highlighting the unbreakable bond she shares with her son.

Reflecting on her personal journey, Natasa explained that her time spent with Agastya has helped her discover self-love. “Raising Agastya has taught me to love myself,” she said. “Now, I know my worth, and I’m at peace with who I am.”

Natasa also touched upon her decision to keep her private life out of the media spotlight. “It’s not about hiding anything, it’s about respecting our privacy,” she said, explaining that she prefers to focus on her work and her family instead of entertaining speculation. She added with a laugh, “It’s impossible to please everyone. If I tried, I might as well go sell ice cream!”

On July 18, Natasa and Hardik announced their separation in a joint statement, expressing their mutual respect for each other and their commitment to co-parenting Agastya. Despite their split, Natasa’s primary focus remains on her son and the family bond they continue to share.

“I’m just concentrating on being the best mother I can be for Agastya,” Natasa concluded, affirming that no matter what happens in her personal life, she will always remain a mother first.