Esha Deol Biography Born on November 2, 1981, Esha Deol is an Indian actress that primarily works in Hindi films. Her parents are actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She made her acting debut in the romantic thriller Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. After a string of critically panned films, Deol found success in the political drama Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), the horror film Kaal (2005), the action thrillers Dhoom (2004) and Dus (2005), and the comedy No Entry (2005). These were followed by a setback and a break. Deol then resumed acting in the streaming series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (2022) and Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega (2023).
Esha Deol Biography
Model and actress Esha Deol is from India and mostly appears in Hindi-language films. She made her acting debut in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe, for which she won awards such as the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and was nominated. With Dhoom, she achieved her first-ever hit in 2004. She went on to create hits with Kaal No Entry and Dus. She agreed to portray a villain in the 2006 movie Ankaee, showcasing her flexibility. She made an appearance in the Tamil motion picture Aiyatha Ezhuthu. Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan are two of her Bollywood pals. She enjoys working out and listening to music. She also starred in the films Honeymoon and Just Married Cash Darling.
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About Esha Deol
Esha Deol is a Bollywood actress known for her roles in Hindi movies. She is the daughter of popular actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Deol started her acting career in the romantic thriller Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe and received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
On November 2, 1981, in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Esha Deol was born. She is the older child of Dharmendra and Hema Malini, well-known Bollywood actresses. Ahana is the name of her younger sister. She is actor Abhay Deol’s first cousin and the half-sister of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Her mother is a Tamil Hindu Iyengar Brahmin, and her father is a Punjabi Jat. Along with her mother and siblings, she speaks Tamil. She was an enthusiastic football player and midfielder at Jamnabai Narsee School throughout her time there. She played handball for her college at the state level and captained the football team at her school. In addition to competing at the national level in football, she was chosen to represent Maharashtra in the Senior.
With Vinay Shukla’s Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), she made her acting debut opposite Aftab Shivdasani in the lead role. Sanjay Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan, and Anupam Kher played supporting parts. The film did not do well at the box office. Critics had differing opinions about Deol after her performance. Rediff.com writer Savera R. Someshwar observed, “Esha, as a person, exudes a confidence that almost borders on arrogance.” “She’s not bad, but considering the hype, the expectations, and the inevitable comparisons, she definitely isn’t up to the mark,” wrote Planet Bollywood’s Rakesh Budhu. She is by no means a washout, of course, so fans may still have trust in her future endeavours while still enjoying the other facets of her performances.
Other work
Esha and her sister are trained in traditional dance styles, just like their mother. Esha received training in both Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance and is a professional dancer. Deol made the announcement of her debut book, Amma Mia!, on Instagram in February 2020. This book offers practical advice on child nutrition and parenting.
Personal life
At the ISKCON temple in Mumbai, on June 29, 2012, Esha Deol wed Bharat Takhtani in a low-key ceremony. It was revealed that the couple was expecting their first child in April 2017. At Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital in October 2017, she gave birth to a girl she named Radhya. She gave birth to Miraya, her second daughter, on June 10, 2019. After 12 years of marriage, Deol and Takhtani announced their split on February 6, 2025.
Bio/Wiki
Profession
Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height
5′ 2″ (158 cm)
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Black
Debut
Debut
Film, Hindi: Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)
Film, Tamil: Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004)
Film, Kannada: Care of Footpath 2 (2011)
TV, Judge and Mentor: MTV Roadies X2 (2015)
Personal Info
Date of Birth
2 November 1981 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025)
43 Years
Birthplace
Mumbai
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Nationality
Indian
Hometown
Sahnewal, Ludhiana, Punjab
School
Jamnabai Narsee School Mumbai
College/University
University of Oxford, UK
Educational Qualification
Masters in Media Arts and Computer Technology
Food Habit
Vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
• Blazing sun with Om on her left shoulder
• Gayatri Mantra on her right shoulder
Controversy
In 2006, she slapped the Bollywood actress, Amrita Rao while shooting for the film ‘Pyare Mohan.’ In an interview, Esha said,
Yes, I slapped Amrita. One day after pack-up, she abused me in front of my director, Indra Kumar and my cameraman and I thought that was totally out of line. To protect my self-respect and dignity, in the heat of the moment, I slapped her. I have no regrets because she totally deserved it for her behaviour towards me at that point in time. I just stood up for myself and my dignity.”
Relationships
Marital Status
Separated
Affairs/Boyfriends
Bharat Takhtani (Businessman)
Engagement Date
12 February 2012 (Sunday)
Marriage Date
29 June 2012 (Friday)
Marriage Place
ISKCON temple, Mumbai
Family
Husband/Spouse
Bharat Takhtani (ex-husband) (m. 2012; sep. 2025)
Note: Esha and Bharat announced their separation in an interview in February 2025.
Children
Daughter(s)-
• Radhya (born on 20 October 2017)
• Miraya (born on 10 June 2019
Parents
Father- Dharmendra (Actor and Politician)
Mother- Hema Malini (Actor and Politician)
Siblings
Sister(s)-
• Ahana Deol
• Vijeeta Deol and Ajeeta Deol (Half-sisters)
Brother(s)- Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol (Half-brothers)
