Ishita Raj confesses ‘LOVE’ for Hardik Pandya amidst his dating rumors with Jasmin Walia

'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' fame actress, Ishita Raj, during her latest candid session, expressed extreme fondness and love for accomplished cricketer Hardik Pandya who is currently in dating rumors with British singer Jasmin Walia.

Hardik Pandya has many admirers, and many girls go gaga over his looks. Recently, Kartik Aaryan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama co-star, Ishita Raj, expressed her love for Hardik. In a recent interview with Filmygyan, Ishita was asked about Hardik, and she admitted to having a crush on him. She shared: “He is a great cricket all-rounder. It is fun to watch him bat. I love him, he is really one of my favourite cricketers.”

Hardik Pandya's dating rumours with Jasmin Walia

Meanwhile, on the personal front, Hardik Pandya ignited his dating rumours with Jasmin Walia, a month after his separation from Natasa Stankovic. The speculation began when eagle-eyed netizens noticed that Hardik and Jasmin follow each other on Instagram. Fans also discovered that the duo might be vacationing together in Greece, and their identical photos seemingly confirmed it. However, Hardik and Jasmin are yet to react to the ongoing buzz around their dating life.

Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya's official divorce announcement

On July 18, 2024, Natasa Stankovic posted a picture note on her IG handle and announced her separation from Hardik Pandya. She shared that she and Hardik had decided to mutually part ways after four years of being together and that they tried their best to save the relationship. Natasa also added that they would continue to co-parent their son, Agastya. An excerpt from her note could be read as: "After four 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. We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be part of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness."

The real reason for Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic's divorce

Earlier, a report by Times Now revealed the possible real reason for Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya's divorce. A source close to the couple mentioned that Natasa found it overwhelming to deal with Hardik's high-profile celebrity aura, and he was too full of himself. Though the cricketer's wife tried to make peace with it over the years, Hardik didn't change himself. Natasa even re-considered her decision to part ways with Hardik over and over again, but the wound was so deep that it continued to hurt her, and eventually leading her to decide to divorce the cricketer.