Celebrities, often seen as living lives of glamour and perfection, have surprised their fans in 2024 with unexpected relationship difficulties. Several high-profile couples have made headlines with their sudden breakups. Here’s a look at some of the notable separations this year.
Cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress-model Natasa Stankovic ended their relationship in 2024. The couple got engaged on January 1, 2020, and later married. They have a son named Agastya. They announced their separation through social media, where they assured their fans that they are committed to co-parenting their child, a decision that should reassure their fans about the well-being of their son. They shared, “We tried our best and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for both of us.” Rumors about their split began earlier in the year, especially after Natasa removed Hardik’s surname from her Instagram profile. Despite their breakup, they are focused on raising their son together.
Another major breakup of 2024 involves Bollywood stars, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora. Known for their glamorous public appearances and affectionate posts, the couple began facing trouble in May. Speculation about their relationship grew when Malaika did not attend Arjun’s birthday celebration, which led fans to question their status. Although neither Arjun nor Malaika has directly addressed the rumors, their cryptic social media posts seemed to confirm the split. Arjun shared an Instagram story saying, “We have two choices in life. We can be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities,” while Malaika posted a note that read, “The greatest treasure on Earth are people who love and support us. They cannot be bought or replaced, and each of us only have a few of them.”
Esha Deol, daughter of Bollywood legends Dharmendra and Hema Malini, and businessman Bharat Takhtani have announced their separation after nearly 12 years of marriage, a decision that has surprised many given their long-standing relationship. The couple, who married on June 19, 2012, have two children. They released a joint statement saying, “We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children is and will be of utmost importance to us. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected throughout.”
Actress Isha Koppikar and businessman Timmy Narang have also ended their marriage early in 2024. The couple, who wed in 2009, have been married for over a decade. They remain committed to co-parenting their daughter, Rianna, and aim to maintain a cordial relationship for her sake. Their divorce, granted in November last year, was on amicable terms, a testament to the maturity and respect in their relationship. While the exact reasons for their split have not been disclosed, sources suggest that irreconcilable differences were the main issue. Timmy Narang spoke to TOI, revealing, “After contemplating divorce for almost a year and a half, we proceeded to file for it. Both of us are now free to move on with our lives, which is a fact.”
These publicized breakups serve as a reminder that even those who seem to live in a world of glamour and perfection face their own relationship challenges, just like the rest of us.
