Esha Deol facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Esha Deol
Deol in 2023
Born	(1981-11-02) 2 November 1981 (age 43) Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Other names	Esha Esha Deol Takhtani
Alma mater	Mithibai College
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2002–present
Spouse(s)	Bharat Takhtani ​ ​ (m. 2012; div. 2024)​
Children	2
Parents	Dharmendra (father) Hema Malini (mother)
Family	Deol family

Esha Deol (born on November 2, 1981) is an Indian actress. She is famous for her roles in Hindi films. Esha is the daughter of well-known actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She started her acting journey in 2002 with the movie Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe. For this film, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, which is a big award for new actors.

After her first film, Esha starred in several successful movies. These include the action thrillers Dhoom (2004) and Dus (2005), the horror film Kaal (2005), and the comedy No Entry (2005). After a break from acting, Esha returned to the screen in 2022 with the web series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. She also appeared in Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega in 2023.

About Esha Deol's Family and Early Life

Esha Deol performing with her mother and sister in 2010

Esha Deol was born in Bombay (now called Mumbai) on November 2, 1981. Her parents are famous Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Esha has a younger sister named Ahana. She also has two half-brothers, actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and a cousin, actor Abhay Deol.

Esha's father is from a Punjabi family, and her mother is from a Tamil family. Esha speaks Tamil with her mother and sister.

Esha Deol's Acting Career

Starting Out in Films (2002–2003)

Esha Deol at an event in 2007

Esha Deol began her acting career in 2002. Her first main role was in the film Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe. In this movie, she acted alongside Aftab Shivdasani. Even though the film did not do well at the box office, Esha received an important award. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance.

Her next film was Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, where she acted with Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan. Critics liked her acting and dancing in this movie. Esha's third film in 2002 was Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa.

In 2003, Esha starred in Kucch To Hai and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. Later that year, she was part of the big war film LOC: Kargil. This movie was one of the highest-grossing films of 2003.

Becoming a Popular Star (2004–2008)

In 2004, Esha Deol acted in her first Tamil film, Aayutha Ezhuthu. She played a French teacher in this movie. She also starred in the Hindi version of the film, called Yuva.

Esha had a big success with the action film Dhoom in 2004. This movie was a huge hit at the box office. Her role in Dhoom earned her a nomination for the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2005, Esha appeared in several films. These included Insan, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Kaal, Dus, and the comedy No Entry. In 2007, she played a ghost in the film Darling, which critics liked. She also appeared in Cash. In 2008, Esha performed a special dance number in the film Sunday. After this, she took a break from films for three years.

Returning to Acting (2011–Present)

Esha Deol returned to films in 2011 with Tell Me O Kkhuda. This movie was directed and produced by her mother, Hema Malini. Esha played the main role alongside her father, Dharmendra.

More recently, Esha released a short film called Ek Duaa. She acted in it and also produced it with her husband. The film was released online and received good reviews.

In 2022, Esha reunited with actor Ajay Devgan in the web series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. This marked her comeback to acting after some time. In 2023, she also appeared in the series Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega with Suniel Shetty.

Other Interests and Activities

When Esha was in school, she loved football. She played as a midfielder and was the captain of her school's football team. She also played handball for her college at the state level. Esha even played football at a national level and was chosen to play for the Maharashtra team in 2001.

Like her mother, Esha and her sister are trained in classical Indian dance. Esha is a professional Odissi dancer and has also learned Bharatanatyam.

In 2020, Esha Deol announced her first book, Amma Mia!. This book is a helpful guide for parents about raising children and their diet.

Esha Deol's Personal Life

Esha Deol with her ex-husband Bharat Takhtani on their wedding day in 2012

Esha Deol married Bharat Takhtani on June 29, 2012. Their wedding was a small ceremony held at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai.

In October 2017, Esha gave birth to her first daughter, named Radhya. On June 10, 2019, she had her second daughter, Miraya. Esha and Bharat Takhtani announced their separation on February 6, 2024, after 12 years of marriage.

Esha Deol's Films and TV Shows

Here are some of the films and TV shows Esha Deol has been a part of:

Films

• Most films are in Hindi.

Television Shows

Awards Esha Deol Has Won

Esha Deol has received several awards for her acting:

See also

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