After a rollercoaster year marked by personal upheaval and public scrutiny, the model-actor has turned the page with fierce honesty and unshakable self-belief. In a powerful Instagram note, she opened up about life after her divorce from cricketer Hardik Pandya, embracing her strength, setbacks, and the possibility of love once again.‘This Version of Me Didn’t Come from Luck’On Sunday, Natasa penned a note for herself. She flaunted her toned body in a mirror selfie and wrote, “This version of me didn’t come from luck. She came from showing up, again and again – even when it was hard, even when no one noticed. And if you’re doing the same? I see you. Keep going.”Check out the post here:As soon as she shared the post, likes and comments poured in from all sides. While one user wrote, ‘You know you are inspiring’, another one added, ‘You are doing amazing please keep going’. A fan also commented, ‘Slaying forever Myhh Sunshine’.Grateful for the ChallengesEarlier this year, the DJ Wale Babu star opened up about navigating a tough 2024. While acknowledging the challenges, Natasa Stankovic shared that every experience comes with a lesson. She added that she’s choosing to move forward—with an open heart and a willingness to embrace love again.“Last year was quite challenging and I am grateful for it. As we grow wiser while going through challenges, and I just love it. Had many experiences (good and bad) so I believe that we mature with experiences and not with age,” Natasa told ETimes.Looking ahead, Natasa Stankovic shared that she’s open to new experiences, opportunities—and maybe even love. While she’s not actively seeking it, she believes meaningful connections happen when the time is right. For her, love should complement her journey, not define it.Growth Through SetbacksReflecting on the ups and downs in her life, Natasa said that while things don’t always go as planned, it’s our response to challenges that shapes our growth. She believes setbacks aren’t failures but redirections toward something better. For her, holding onto grudges only disturbs one’s peace—it’s better to forgive and move on.A New Chapter After DivorceNatasa Stankovic was earlier married to cricketer Hardik Pandya. The couple tied the knot in May 2020 and renewed their vows in a grand celebration with Hindu and Christian rituals in February 2023. However, the marriage hit a rough patch, and they officially announced their separation in July 2024. Post-split, Natasa faced intense trolling online, but despite the personal setback, she and Hardik continue to co-parent their son, Agastya, with mutual respect.
