In a rare and unexpected moment, Bollywood actress Esha Deol was seen alongside her former husband Bharat Takhtani at the Mumbai airport on Friday, marking their first public appearance together since announcing their separation in February 2024. The two were captured by paparazzi as they arrived in the same vehicle.
A video shared by celebrity photographer Sneh Zala shows Bharat stepping out first and attending to their luggage before making his way toward the terminal. Esha, maintaining her characteristic grace, briefly walked in the opposite direction before pausing to acknowledge the waiting photographers with a quick pose. Moments later, she joined Bharat at the airport entrance, and the pair proceeded inside together.
Their joint appearance follows closely on the heels of another noteworthy moment, Esha recently shared a family photo on Instagram in honour of Father’s Day. The image featured her seated between her father, legendary actor Dharmendra, and Bharat. Captioning the post, she wrote, “Happy Father’s Day. Here with my darling papa & Dada to my babies,” offering a glimpse into the respectful rapport the former couple continues to maintain.
Previously, in a conversation with the YouTube channel Mamaraazzi, Esha was asked whether “being a single mom is more rewarding or if it takes a toll.” In response, Esha shared that she doesn’t see herself as a single mother and explained: “I don’t like to think of myself as a single mother because I don’t behave like one, nor do I allow the other person to behave that way with me. Sometimes in life, due to certain circumstances, roles change. And if a particular equation between two people no longer works, especially when children are involved, it’s important for both mature individuals to take responsibility and find a new dynamic, one that keeps the family unit intact for the sake of the children. That’s exactly what Bharat and I do.”
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani were married on June 29, 2012, in a traditional ceremony at Mumbai’s ISKCON temple. During their 11 years together, they became parents to two daughters, Radhya (born in 2017) and Miraya (born in 2019). In February this year, the couple publicly confirmed their separation through a joint statement that emphasized mutual respect and a shared commitment to co-parenting.
