India all-rounder Hardik Pandya rung in the New Year by announcing his engagement with actress-girlfriend Natasha Stankovic on social media.
Pandya, who is on an injury break due to a back surgery, is expected to be back to competitive cricket later this month with the India A team in New Zealand which will also be his extended fitness test before he is drafted into the senior team.
Pandya took to Instagram to announce his engagement with Stankovic, who is a former reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ contestant and featured in Badshah’s music video ‘Bandook’, apart from a few dance numbers in Bollywood movies.
The colourful Pandya, quoted a hit Bollywood song from Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Shaan’ as the 27-year-old Stankovic flaunted the engagement ring sitting by his side.
View this post on InstagramMai tera, Tu meri jaane, saara Hindustan. 👫💍 01.01.2020 ❤️ #engaged
A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on Jan 1, 2020 at 4:02am PST
View this post on InstagramStarting the year with my firework ❣️
A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on Dec 31, 2019 at 9:29am PST
Since Wednesday, a lot of wishes have been bestowed upon the couple on social media, but it's actress Urvashi Rautela's comment which grabbed the maximum eyeballs.
"Best wishes on your engagement. May your relationship always be filled with lots of love and happiness. On your engagement, I wish you both a wonderful life and an everlasting love," Urvashi commented on Hardik's post.
It was earlier reported that Urvashi and Hardik were dating each other.
India’s cricket captain Virat Kohli, who tied the knot with actress Anushka Sharma in 2017, also sent the heartwarming wishes for the newly-engaged couple on social media.
"Congratulations H. What a pleasant surprise. Wish you guys great times ahead. God bless," Kohli commented on Pandya's Instagram post.
Sakshi Dhoni, wife of former India captain MS Dhoni, also extended her heartfelt wishes to Pandya and his fiancee.
Pandya’s teammates from the Indian cricket team and Indian Premier League (IPL) Mumbai Indians came forward to congratulate the cricketer on his engagement. KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Ishan Kishan were among those who joined Pandya’s celebration on Instagram.
Natasa too posted a couple of pictures and videos, making her relationship with Hardik official.
TV actor Aly Gony, who dated Natasa in the past, too reacted on her engagement news in a positive way.
He posted a few heart emojis on Natasa's post.
Aly and Nasta recently participated in "Nach Baliye".
Krunal Pandya congratulated brother Hardik Pandya on Thursday after the latter announced his engagement with Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic. Krunal tweeted a sweet message congratulating the couple and welcoming Natasa into the family.
"Big, big, congratulations @hardikpandya7 and Natasa. Natasa, we're so happy to have you join our crazy fam," the all-rounder tweeted. "Welcome to the madness!! Love both of you guys," he added. Krunal also shared a photo with Hardik and Natasa from their New Year's celebrations. Hardik Pandya announced his engagement to Natasa Stankovic on Wednesday through an Instagram post.
Big, big, congratulations @hardikpandya7 and Natasa ❤🤗 Natasa, we're so happy to have you join our crazy fam ❤ Welcome to the madness!! Love both of you guys 🤗 pic.twitter.com/iKFAbqyl42
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) January 2, 2020