A birthday wish can speak volumes even after a relationship has changed. Actor Esha Deol offered a warm public greeting to her former husband, Bharat Takhtani, on October 12, sharing a rare post that highlighted their continuing connection as parents to their two daughters. The Dhoom actor shared a picture of Takhtani on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Happy birthday Dadaa. Stay blessed, happy, healthy & strong.” The message comes more than two years after the former couple announced their separation, and follows other public moments suggesting they have maintained a cordial relationship.
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani’s divorce
Esha and Bharat announced their separation in February 2024, ending their marriage of nearly 12 years. In a joint statement reported by The Indian Express, they said they had “mutually and amicably decided to part ways” and emphasised that the welfare of their children would remain their priority. The former couple married in June 2012 in a traditional ceremony at Mumbai’s ISKCON temple. They have two daughters, Radhya, born in 2017, and Miraya, born in 2019.
Although their marriage ended, their public interactions have indicated that they continue to share parenting responsibilities. In May 2026, The Indian Express reported that Esha and Bharat reunited for lunch with friends. The gathering offered another glimpse into their relationship after separation.
‘For your Kids, you have to be a unit’
Esha Deol has previously spoken about the importance of maintaining a healthy family environment after a separation. In an interview with The Indian Express, she explained that parents should continue to support their children together, even when their relationship as a couple has ended.
“For your kids, you have to be a unit. That unit can’t break,” she said, adding that parents should keep trying to preserve that bond for their children.
Her latest birthday message has drawn attention in the context of those comments. While a social media post cannot reveal the full nature of a private relationship, its affectionate wording reflects the cordial public equation the former couple have maintained.
