On 1st January 2020, Hardik Pandya grabbed all the headlines. The cricketer got engaged to his love Natasa Stankovic in Dubai. They exchanged the rings with each other in a speedboat as the performers sang a Bollywood song in the background. The family of the cricketer and well-wishers were present as this mesmerising event took place and even cheered the newly-engaged.

Both Hardik and Natasa shared pictures and videos on social media as they made an announcement. Soon, their social media handles were flocked with congratulatory messages. Celebrities from Bollywood and the cricketers wished the couple the best for their future.

Here are a few facts that you need to know about Natasa Stankovic:

1. Born on 4 March 1992

Natasa Stankovic was born on 4 March 1992 and hails from Serbia. She is about a year and a half older than her fiance Hardik Pandya.

2. Moved to India in 2012 to pursue an acting career

Natasa Stankovic moved to India in the year 2012 to pursue her Bollywood dreams. She started off as a model for various famous brands where she gained popularity. She made her Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Satyagraha’.

3. Gained popularity with Bigg Boss

In 2014, she was one of the housemates in the reality show Bigg Boss. That is when she gained a lot of popularity and became a household name. She gained a lot of fans and stayed in the house for a month.

4. The career-changing video song

Natasa Stankovic won a lot of hearts when she featured in the music video ‘Bandook’ by Badshah. However, her moment of stardom came when she joined hands once again with the singer for the video song ‘DJ Waley Babu‘.

5. A cameo alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif

Natasa featured in various Bollywood songs through these years. Another breakthrough in her career came when she got a play a cameo in the movie ‘Zero’ along with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif.

6. Web Series debut in 2019

She also made her web series debut in 2019. Natasa played the role of Sara in a series called ‘The Holiday’ which also featured Adah Sharma. She is also a contestant in the dance show ‘Nach Baliye 9’.

Here are a few pictures of her

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Forever yes 🥰💍❤️ @hardikpandya93

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#ablastfromthepast ✨💙

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Stay tuned… 💚

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✨ 💄 @kinjal_joshi81 @lamba.hitesh #nachbaliye9 #alyna

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