Bollywood actress Esha Deol and her husband, businessman Bharat Takhtani, have officially announced their separation after 11 years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 2012 in a private ceremony at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai, confirmed their decision through a joint statement released on Tuesday.
In their statement, as reported by Delhi TimesEsha and Bharat emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their two children and requested privacy during this transition. “We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children is and will be of utmost importance to us. We’d appreciate our privacy is respected,” the statement read. The couple shares two daughters—Radhya, born in 2017, and Miraya, born in 2019—whose well-being remains their priority.
News of their separation follows months of speculation, particularly after Bharat Takhtani was noticeably absent from veteran actress Hema Malini’s grand 75th birthday celebration in October 2023. While neither Esha nor Bharat publicly addressed rumors at the time, their joint statement has now confirmed the split.
Despite maintaining a low profile in recent years, Esha had acknowledged their 11th wedding anniversary in 2023 through an Instagram post, expressing gratitude and affection for Bharat. However, the couple had been seen together less frequently in public, further fueling speculation about their relationship.
Esha Deol, the daughter of Bollywood veterans Dharmendra and Hema Malini, married Bharat Takhtani, a businessman from Mumbai, in a traditional ceremony attended by family and close friends. Over the years, the couple largely stayed away from the public eye, focusing on their personal lives and family.
While the exact reasons for their separation remain private, their statement underscores an amicable split with a shared focus on their children’s well-being. Fans and well-wishers have expressed their support for the couple, respecting their request for privacy.
As Esha and Bharat embark on separate journeys, their priority remains co-parenting their daughters, ensuring a smooth transition for their family.
