Natasa Stankovic was born on 4 March 1992 in Pozarevac, Republic of Serbia, Yugoslavia (Serbia), and is a Serbian dancer, model, and actress based in Mumbai, India. She gained fame in India through her work in Bollywood and the Indian television industry. She made her debut in Bollywood films with the political drama Satyagraha directed by Prakash Jha. In 2014, she participated in Bigg Boss 8. She also participated in Nach Baliye 9.
Natasa Stankovic Personal Details
- School: Ballet High School, Novi Sad, Serbia
- Hobbies: Reading Books, Travelling, Horse Riding
- Home Town: Pozarevac, Serbia Europe
- School name: Ballet High School, Navi Sad, Serbia
- University/ Institute: Skola Igre Ashen Ataljanc (Ashen Ataljanc Dance School), Belgrade
- Educational Qualification: Graduate
- Son name: Agastya ( July 2020 born)
- Tattoo: Left Forearm: “Faith”
- Food Habit: Vegetarian
- Mother: Radmila Stankovic
- Father: Goran Stankovic
- Net Worth: INR74 lakh
- Cars: Audi 6
- Siblings: Neenad Stankovic(Brother)
Natasha Career
Modeling and Dance
- Nataša began her career as a model and dancer in Serbia.
- Stankovic moved to India in 2012 to explore opportunities and make her career in acting in India.
- In India, she started her career as a model, appearing in various advertisements like Johnson & Johnson and other print campaigns.
Bollywood and Television
- In 2013, she made her Bollywood debut with the political drama film “Satyagraha”, directed by Prakash Jha, where she appeared in the dance number “Aiyo Ji” opposite Ajay Devgn.
- She gained popularity after participating in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 8 in 2014, where she stayed in the house for one month. During her one-month stay, she was a cheerful and sweet contestant in Big Boss. Due to her foreign origin, she was not comfortable with Hindi as compared to other candidates in the house. But her friends like Diandra and Sushant always stood behind her and taught her the Hindi language. (Bigg Boss OTT Candidates)
- Natasa has also appeared in various Bollywood films, including:
- “Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty” (2014)
- “Action Jackson” (2014)
- “Fukrey Returns” (2017)
- Zero (2018)
- She was also part of the dance reality television series Nach Baliye 9 alongside Aly Goni. Both were in relationships, later they parted ways. She was the 3rd runner-up of the show.
Music Videos and Web Series
- Natasa has been featured in several music videos, including the popular song “DJ Waley Babu” by Badshah and “Nai Shad Da” by Gippy Grewal.
Less Known Facts about Natasa Stankovic
- Does she consume alcohol? Yes
- She developed an interest in dancing from the age of 3 years old.
- She has been to Serbia’s Ballet Dance School for 17 years and has learned specialization in various dance forms.
- Nataša is trained in ballet dance, which adds to her versatility as a performer.
- Along with dance, she also started taking up modeling assignments in Serbia.
- She shifted to Mumbai to try her luck in acting and modeling.
- Stankovic is a recipient of the “Miss Sports of Serbia”.
- She started her journey in Mumbai as a model, being featured in various advertisements for brands like Johnsons and Johnsons, Durex, Philips, Cadbury, Tetley, and J Hampstead.
- She earned recognition when she appeared in Baadshah’s song “DJ Waley Babu.”
- She was featured on the “Just Urbane Magazine” cover page in the 2018 October Edition.
- She has walked the ramp for many fashion shows like India Runway Week.
- Natasa is very fond of dogs and has a pet dog named Curly.
- She considers her mother a source of inspiration.
Personal life
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya’s love story
Stanković became engaged to Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya on 1 January 2020. Natasa and Hardik first met at a party, and Hardik fell in love at first sight. Later they started partying a lot together, and they became good friends with time.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and Serbian actress and model Natasa Stankovic made headlines when they announced their engagement. The couple shared their joyous moment on social media, with Hardik proposing to Natasa on a yacht. Their engagement marked the beginning of a highly publicized relationship.
On 31 May 2020, amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the couple tied the knot at a low-key court wedding.
July 2020: Birth of Their Son
The couple welcomed their son, Agastya on 30 July 2020. Both Hardik and Natasa frequently shared adorable pictures and videos of their newborn, delighting their fans with glimpses into their family life.
February 14, 2023: Grand Wedding Ceremony
On 14 February 2023, Stanković and Pandya renewed their wedding vows at a ceremony in Udaipur. The lavish wedding was attended by family, friends, and celebs, celebrating Hardik and Natasa’s love more traditionally and elaborately.
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya’s Divorce
Despite being so much active on social media, the public displays of affection, and their seemingly happy family life, rumors of trouble in their relationship began circulating in May. Speculation about their relationship status intensified when Natasa removed Hardik’s surname from her Instagram account.
The couple mutually separated in July 2024.
“After four years together, Natasa and I have mutually decided to part ways. We gave it our all, but we believe this is best for both of us. This was a tough decision, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we shared,” Hardik wrote in his Instagram post. Despite parting ways, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic remain committed to co-parenting their son.
Natasa Stankovic Previous Relationship
Natasha was in a relationship with TV actor Aly Goni. The duo later parted ways but participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye 9 in 2018. To note, Natasa and Aly ended their relationship due to cultural differences. Currently, Aly is dating television actress Jasmin Bhasin.
She also dated a guy named Sam Merchant, a hotelier. This relationship too did not work.
