Esha Deol recently spoke about her relationship with her ex-husband, Bharat Takhtani, following his public announcement of dating Meghna Lakhani. Esha and Bharat tied the knot in 2012, but in 2024, they decided to part ways. Once considered one of Bollywood’s most romantic couples, their split after over a decade of marriage came as a shock to many. While the exact reasons behind their separation remain private, it was reported that changes in their dynamic contributed to their divorce.
Esha Deol Talks About Her Relationship With Bharat Takhtani, Days After His New Relationship Announcement
While making the announcement, Bharat and Esha emphasized that their top priority would always be their two daughters. A year later, Bharat took to social media and appeared to make his relationship with girlfriend Meghna Lakhani official. Following this, Esha opened up about her current relationship with her ex-husband, Bharat Takhtani. When asked about being a ‘single mother,’ Esha said she doesn’t like to label herself that way. She explained that she neither acts like a single parent nor allows the other person to do so. Esha was quoted saying: “I don’t like to think of myself as a single mother because I don’t behave like one nor do I let the other person behave that way with me.”
Esha Deol shared that in life, circumstances often change, and sometimes the dynamics between two people shift. If a previously established relationship doesn’t work out, when children are involved, it becomes essential for the parents to adapt and find new ways to function—while keeping the family unit intact for the sake of the children. That’s exactly what she and Bharat have been doing, Esha revealed:
“It’s just that in life, sometimes, due to certain things, roles change. And if it doesn’t work out in a certain equation of what two people were at one point, you must take it upon you, especially when you have children, the two mature individuals must take it upon them to work out in another dynamic but keep the unit together for the sake of the children. And that’s exactly what Bharat and I do.”
For those unaware, Bharat and Esha first met back in their school days. It was Esha who shared her phone number with Bharat, and soon after, they began dating—but eventually, they parted ways. Later, Bharat stayed in touch with Esha’s sister, Ahana, who kept him updated about Esha’s trip to the US. Seizing the opportunity, Bharat met Esha, and their romance was rekindled. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and went on to welcome their first child in 2017, followed by their second in 2019.
Bharat Takhtani Officially Confirms His Relationship With Meghna Lakhani
A week ago, on August 30, 2025, Bharat Takhtani took to Instagram to share a heartfelt photo with entrepreneur Meghna Lakhani. In the post, he welcomed Meghna into his family, while she shared a picture with him from Madrid, Spain—the city where their relationship began. Soon after, Bharat fueled marriage rumors by posting a casual washroom selfie, tagging Meghna as his ‘better half.’
Bharat shared a photo of himself with Meghna and their family in Dubai. Although details about their relationship remain scarce, Bharat’s posts have already stirred plenty of buzz. For those unfamiliar, Meghna is an entrepreneur with 15 years of international experience and a lifelong passion for sustainability, driven by her dream of making the world a better place.
