Esha Deol
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| Full name | Esha Deol Takhtani |
| Born | 2 November 1981 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Bharat Takhtani (m. 2012; sep. 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Dharmendra (father) Hema Malini (mother) |
| Known for | Dhoom, No Entry, Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe |
Esha Deol (born 2 November 1981) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She made her acting debut with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Early Life and Background
Esha Deol was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a well-known film family. Her father, Dharmendra, and mother, Hema Malini, are famous actors.[1]
She has a younger sister, Ahana Deol, and is the half-sister of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
She studied at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and later attended college in Mumbai. She is trained in classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Odissi.[2]
Career
Esha Deol started her film career with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002). She received recognition and awards for her debut performance.
She appeared in films such as Dhoom (2004), which was a commercial success, and No Entry (2005), which became popular among audiences.
She also acted in Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), marking her entry into Tamil cinema.
After appearing in several films, she took a break from acting and later returned with projects in films and web series.
In recent years, she appeared in web series like Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega.
Other Work
Apart from acting, Esha Deol is also a trained classical dancer. She has performed in various stage shows along with her mother.
She has also written a book related to parenting and lifestyle.
Personal Life
Esha Deol married businessman Bharat Takhtani in 2012. The couple later separated in 2024. They have two daughters.
She prefers to keep her personal life private and focuses on her family and professional work.
Filmography
Films
- Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)
- Dhoom (2004)
- Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004)
- No Entry (2005)
- Dus (2005)
Impact and Outlook
Esha Deol is known for her background in a film family and her work in early 2000s Bollywood films. She continues to remain active through selective projects.
References
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-esha-deol-recalled-meeting-dharmendras-first-wife-prakash-kaur-for-the-first-time-after-30-years-i-touched-her-feet-and-she-blessed-me/articleshow/125253114.cms
- ↑ https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/when-esha-deol-recalled-meeting-dad-dharmendra-s-first-wife-prakash-kaur-for-the-first-time-i-touched-her-feet-she-left-me-after-article-13700430.html