Esha Deol and former husband Bharat Takhtani pose together at a Mumbai Diwali celebration in November 2026.
MUMBAI, November 8, 2026 — Bollywood actor Esha Deol made a public appearance with her former husband, Bharat Takhtani, at a Diwali celebration in Mumbai on Saturday, November 7, more than two years after the couple announced their separation. The former couple posed together for photographers before entering the event, drawing attention to their cordial relationship following the end of their 12-year marriage.
Esha attended the celebration wearing a pastel-pink saree, while Bharat opted for a beige bandhgala. Their joint appearance quickly attracted attention, particularly because they have largely maintained separate public lives since announcing their decision to part ways in February 2024.
Key Points
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani attended a Mumbai Diwali party together on November 7.
The former couple posed for photographers before entering the venue.
They announced their separation in February 2024 after 12 years of marriage.
They share two daughters, Radhya and Miraya, and have previously spoken about prioritising their children’s well-being.
However, Esha and Bharat’s appearance together became one of the notable talking points from the gathering.
According to reports and videos from the event, the former couple arrived at the celebration and posed for the paparazzi. Their appearance offered another public glimpse of their apparently cordial equation after their separation.
Why Their Appearance Is Drawing Attention
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani announced their decision to separate on February 7, 2024, ending their 12-year marriage.
In their joint statement, they described the decision as mutual and amicable. They also made clear that the welfare and best interests of their two children would remain their priority.
The couple’s statement read: “We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways.”
They also requested privacy as they navigated the change in their family circumstances.
Since then, their occasional public interactions have attracted attention, particularly because both have indicated that maintaining a positive family environment remains important.
Their Daughters Remain a Priority
Esha and Bharat are parents to two daughters, Radhya, born in 2017, and Miraya, born in 2019.
In an earlier interview with The Quint, Esha discussed the importance of keeping parental responsibilities separate from changes in a couple’s relationship. She emphasised that parents should continue presenting a united front for their children.
Bharat has also been seen attending social gatherings with Esha and her friends following their separation.
These occasions provide context for their latest appearance, suggesting that their relationship as parents can continue despite their decision to separate as a couple.
Does Their Diwali Appearance Mean They Are Back Together?
Their appearance together has naturally generated interest, but there is no verified announcement that Esha and Bharat have reconciled or resumed their marriage.
A joint appearance at a social celebration does not, by itself, establish a change in their relationship status.
For now, what is confirmed is that the former couple attended the same Diwali celebration, posed together for photographers and continued to maintain a cordial public relationship.
Their appearance has once again brought attention to how the two have navigated their family responsibilities following their separation.
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