Natasa Stankovic, Aleksandar Alex Just Made Workout Selfies A Competitive Sport
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Aleksandar Alex shared a new picture with Natasa Stankovic from their workout session, but their matching gym clothes caught fans' attention.
Natasa Stankovic has been in the spotlight since she and Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya split in 2024. Even after parting ways, they continue to raise their son, Agastya, together. In recent months, Natasa has been seen spending time with Aleksandar Alex. While they say they are just good friends, many think something's brewing between them. Recently, Natasa shared a new picture with Aleksandar from their workout session. What caught everyone's attention was that both were wearing matching gym clothes, making people wonder about their bond.
In the photo, the BFFs are seen posing side by side after their gym session. Aleksandar is wearing black shorts with a green vest, while Natasa looked gorgeous in black pants and a green gym top. Their matching colours quickly caught everyone's attention and fans couldn't help but notice how well-coordinated they looked. Taking to Instagram, Aleksandar wrote, 'We slay."
Natasa Stankovic faced a tough time after her separation from Hardik Pandya. In a past interview with ETimes, she opened up about how the year was filled with ups and downs. The actress said, 'Last year was quite challenging and I am grateful for it. As we grow wiser while going through challenges, and I just love it. Had many experiences (good and bad), so I believe that we mature with experiences and not with age."
Speaking about finding love, she adds, 'As I look to the year ahead, I am definitely open to new experiences, opportunities and maybe love. I am not averse to it (falling in love). I want to embrace whatever life brings my way. I believe that the right connection happens naturally when the time is right. I value meaningful relationships, the ones that are built on trust and understanding. I think love should compliment my journey and not define it."
Natasa Stankovic shared that the difficult moments in her life have taught her some important lessons. She said that things don't always happen the way we hope, but what matters is how we deal with those situations. She also believes that trying to prove others wrong only brings more stress. For her, it's better to let go, forgive and keep moving forward.
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