‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ Star Ishita Raj Hits a Six with Her Confession of Love for Cricketer Hardik Pandya

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Love is in the air, or should we say, on the cricket pitch? Ishita Raj, of Pyaar Ka Punchnama fame, has confessed her admiration for none other than the cricket heartthrob, Hardik Pandya. In a recent interview, she couldn’t help but gush about the all-rounder, calling him one of her favorite cricketers and admitting to having a crush on him.

Now, this confession would’ve been just another celebrity crush admission if it weren’t for the fact that Hardik is currently rumored to be dating singer Jasmin Walia. Cue the drama!

Hardik Pandya Has Ishita Raj’s Heart?

In a recent chinwag with Filmigyan, Ishita didn’t mince her words, admitting she’s got a major crush on the cricketing star. “He is a great cricket all-rounder. It is fun to watch him bat. I love him, he is really one of my favourite cricketers,” she revealed, practically gushing about Pandya’s prowess on the field.

This revelation comes at a time when Hardik is allegedly hitting it off with singer Jasmin Walia. Last month, the rumor mill went into overdrive when fans noticed that Jasmin and Hardik seemed to be enjoying a Greek getaway together. Jasmin posted a sultry snap of herself in a blue bikini, complemented by a breezy blue shirt and chic accessories, against the backdrop of Mykonos.

Hardik, not to be outdone, shared a video of himself strolling around the same pool, sporting a stylish ensemble of cream-colored pants and a patterned shirt. Their matching locales set social media abuzz, with fans connecting the dots between their posts.

The Drama of Hardik’s Past

Adding a dash of drama to the mix, Hardik was previously married to Natasa Stankovic. The couple, who said their vows in May 2020 and renewed them in February 2023, announced their separation in July 2024. Their breakup wasn’t a walk in the park, as they described it as a “tough decision” in a joint statement. Despite the split, they’ve pledged to co-parent their son, Agastya, and support each other for his sake.

The statement read, “After 4 years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for the both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family.”

Now, Natasa is back in Serbia with little Agastya, while Hardik is caught in a love triangle with Ishita and Jasmin. With all this drama, it’s hard to keep up with who’s batting for whom! But hey, as they say, all is fair in love…and cricket. Let’s just hope Hardik doesn’t end up caught out on this one!