Esha Deol took everyone by surprise in February 2024 when she announced her separation from husband Bharat Takhtani , ending 11 years of marriage. Fans were left shocked, and while the couple remained graceful in their joint statement, reports revealed that her father, veteran actor Dharmendra , was struggling with the news. Dharmendra was reportedly saddened by daughter’s separationKnown for his deep love for his family, Dharmendra was reportedly ‘sad’ and hoped his daughter and her husband might reconsider their decision.

Back then a Bollywood Life report revealed, “No parents can be happy seeing their children’s family being broken. Even Dharmendra ji is a father and one can understand his pain. It’s not that he is against his daughter’s decision to get separated but what’s her to rethink over it.” The veteran actor’s sadness was not about opposing Esha’s choice but about the emotional impact the separation could have, particularly on the children.