After 11 years of marriage, Bollywood actor Esha Deol and businessman Bharat Takhtani have officially confirmed their separation. The couple, who tied the knot in a private traditional ceremony on June 29, 2012, at Mumbai’s ISKCON temple, decided to part ways after sharing 11 years of marriage and raising two children together. Esha is the daughter of the Bollywood couple Dharmendra and Hema Malini.
Speculation about their separation had been circulating for some time, especially after Bharat was noticeably absent from Esha’s birthday celebration in 2023. Further fueling the rumors, Esha removed all photos of Bharat from her Instagram account. Additionally, a Reddit post on January 17 suggested that the couple had split much earlier, alleging Bharat’s presence at a party in Bengaluru on New Year’s Day with an alleged girlfriend.
Despite these rumors, neither Esha nor Bharat made any public statements regarding their marital status until now. The couple’s confirmation comes as a significant development after a period of speculation and social media scrutiny.
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani’s marriage was characterized by occasional social media updates, showcasing their bond and family moments. However, the absence of Bharat from Esha’s social media posts and public appearances raised questions about the state of their relationship.
The couple’s wedding in 2012 was a modest affair, reflecting their preference for simplicity. Over the years, Esha and Bharat have become parents to two girls, Radhya and Miraya. In 2020, Esha penned a book titled “Amma Mia: Stories, Advice and Recipes from One Mother to Another” in which she discussed how Bharat felt “neglected” after the birth of their second daughter.
With the confirmation of their separation, Esha and Bharat are navigating a new chapter in their lives after more than a decade together. While the details surrounding their separation remain private, their decision marks a significant transition for the once inseparable couple.
The rumors of Esha and Bharat’s separation had been making headlines for a long time. It all started after the latter skipped his mother-in-law Hema Malini’s birthday bash last year. He was also not seen at Esha’s birthday bash.