Bollywood actress Esha Deol, daughter of iconic film industry veterans Dharmendra and Hema Malini, along with her businessman husband Bharat Takhtani, have publicly disclosed their decision to dissolve their marriage of over a decade. In a joint statement, the couple delineated the mutual and amicable nature of their separation, emphasizing the paramount importance of their children’s well-being and asking for privacy during this transition.
“We have mutually & amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children are and will be of utmost importance to us. We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected throughout. Thank you,” they expressed. Despite the couple’s openness about the split, the reasons prompting their decision to separate remain concealed from the public eye.
The couple’s journey together began with a unique, low-key wedding ceremony at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai on June 29, 2012, which marked the union of a Bollywood star and a business magnate. Their family expanded with the birth of their first daughter, Radhya, in 2017, followed by the arrival of their second daughter, Miraya, in 2019.
Esha Deol, widely recognized for her roles in blockbuster hits such as ‘Dhoom’, ‘Dus’, and ‘No Entry’, recently graced the screens with her performance in the thriller series ‘Rudra: The Edge of Darkness.’ Starring alongside Ajay Devgn, this series marked a significant return for Esha to the acting field and was well-received upon its premiere on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.
Looking ahead, Esha’s career remains in motion, with an intriguing project on the horizon. She is set to feature in the upcoming series ‘Invisible Woman’ alongside the seasoned actor Suniel Shetty. Yoodlee Films, the cinematic division of Saregama India, is backing this endeavor, which is under the direction of Rajesh M Selva, whose previous works ‘Thoongaa Vanam’ and ‘Kadaram Kondan’ have established him as a formidable talent in the industry.
The personal lives of celebrities are often under intense scrutiny, and as such, the dissemination of this news has reverberated through the corridors of Hindi cinema. The couple’s request for discretion alludes to the pervasive glare of the public eye, one that often complicates the already challenging process of navigating personal upheavals.
As the industry and their fan base process this development, it’s worth noting the professional strides both Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani have made in their respective fields—the former as an established actress of Indian cinema and the latter as a successful entrepreneur.
The couple’s tenure together, adorned by familial joy and professional achievements, illustrates a shared history that now diverges into two separate paths. The grace with which they’ve approached this separation suggests a respectful end to their partnership, one that will subsequently reconfigure their public and intimate landscapes.
Their announcement embodies the reality that relationships, even in the most glamorous spheres, face trials similar to any other. As the couple embarks on separate journeys, the legacy of their union through their children and film contributions remains impactful. With careers still in full swing, the focus shifts to how both Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani will continue to advance in their pursuits, finding new narratives in their work, and emerging from this phase with resilience and poise.
