Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya, Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik to Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani: Celebrity divorces that left fans shocked in 2024

2024 saw some surprising splits in the world of celebrity couples, leaving fans stunned and the media buzzing. From Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya, Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik to Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani, this year marked the end of many high-profile partnerships. Here’s a look at the celebs whose love stories came to a close in 2024, sparking headlines and igniting discussions across the globe.

Popular South Indian ex-couple, Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, announced their separation on January 17, 2022, leaving many heartbroken. The couple has two children, Linga and Yatra. After 18 years together, they ended their marriage with a mutual divorce. Reports suggest that Dhanush's busy work life as an actor and producer led to the separation, as he struggled to give enough attention to Aishwarya.

Once seen as one of Bollywood's most beloved couples, Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani left fans stunned when they announced their divorce in February 2024. The couple shared a joint statement, confirming their separation while emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting their daughters, Radhya and Miraya. After 12 years together, their split shocked many, but fans respected their decision and gave them the privacy they needed.

Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman left his fans in shock on November 19, 2024, when he and his wife, Saira Banu, announced their divorce after 29 years of marriage. The couple did not disclose the reasons behind their separation. AR Rahman and Saira Banu have three children: AR Ameen, Khatija, and Raheema Rahman.

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his actress wife, Natasa Stankovic, announced their divorce on July 18, 2024, through a joint statement. While the separation was mutual, Natasa faced significant backlash from Hardik's large fanbase. The couple has a son, Agastya, and despite going their separate ways, they continue to co-parent him.

Iconic tennis player Sania Mirza and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik announced their separation on January 21, 2024. Reports suggest that their divorce proceedings began in 2022, and they officially ended their 13-year marriage in 2024. The couple shares a son, Izhaan Mirza Malik. The split reportedly caused significant distress to both families. Shortly after the divorce, Shoaib married Sana Javed.

Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir made headlines with their inter-faith marriage on February 4, 2016. Despite facing criticism from certain sections of society, the couple remained strong over the years. However, after eight years of marriage, Urmila filed for divorce, leaving fans shocked. The reasons behind their separation remain undisclosed.