Esha Deol and her husband Bharat Takhtani have announced their divorce after 11 years of marriage. In a joint statement, the couple stated that the separation is "amicable". Esha, the daughter of Bollywood stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini, has decided to part ways from her husband, with whom she shared over a decade of married life.

The statement issued to us reads, “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.” Esha and Bharat are parents to daughters Radhya, 6, and Miraya, 4. Esha and Bharat got married in 2012.

In June of last year, Esha and Bharat commemorated their wedding anniversary, with Esha expressing her affection for her husband by sharing a series of photos on social media. She captioned the post with, "For keeps for eternity ♥️🧿 @bharattakhtani3 #weddinganniversary #11 gratitude ♥️". Nonetheless, rumors regarding their divorce surfaced following Bharat's absence at Hema Malini's birthday celebration last year, and his non-attendance at Esha's birthday celebration further fueled speculation.

In her parenting book released in 2020, Esha discussed how her husband felt overlooked following the arrival of their second daughter. She described a period where Bharat became cranky and irritable, expressing feelings of neglect. Esha admitted that she was preoccupied with various responsibilities, including managing their older daughter's schooling, attending to their newborn, and juggling writing her book and production meetings.

Reflecting on moments where she unintentionally neglected his needs, like forgetting to buy him a toothbrush or not checking his lunch before work, Esha recognized the importance of attending to her husband's needs. She acknowledged Bharat's simplicity in his desires and promptly made efforts to address his concerns.