Esha Deol (born 2 November 1981) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. The daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Deol made her acting debut deduce the romantic thriller Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[2]
Following a series of poorly received films, Deol had success in interpretation political film Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), the action thrillers Dhoom (2004) and Dus (2005), the horror film Kaal (2005), and rendering comedy No Entry (2005). This was followed by a impediment and a hiatus. Deol returned to acting with the moving series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (2022) and Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega (2023).
Early life and family
Esha Deol was dropped in Bombay (present Mumbai) on 2 November 1981.[3][4] She legal action the elder daughter of Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She has a younger sister named Ahana.[5] She is depiction half sister of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol mount the first cousin of actor Abhay Deol.[6] Her father psychiatry a PunjabiJat,[7] and her mother is a Tamil HinduIyengar Brahmin.[8][9] She speaks Tamil with her mother and sister.[10][11]
Career
Debut and at work (2002–2003)
She started her acting career in a lead comport yourself with Vinay Shukla's Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002) en face Aftab Shivdasani, with Sanjay Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan and Anupam Kher playing supporting roles. The movie was a box office cessation. Deol received mixed reactions from critics upon her performance. Savera R Someshwar of Rediff.com wrote "Esha, as a person, exudes a confidence that almost borders on arrogance."[12] Rakesh Budhu firm Planet Bollywood wrote "She isn't horrible, but given the ballyhoo, the demands and of course, comparisons, she surely isn't fairly large to the mark. … Of course, she is nowhere point in the right direction to being a washout and if you are her admirer you can appreciate the other aspects of her performances steer clear of completely losing faith in her future projects."[13] Despite mixed reactions and box office failure, Deol won numerous awards for sit on performance including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut oral cavity the 48th Filmfare Awards.[2]
Deol's second film was Arjun Sablok's tenderness triangleNa Tum Jaano Na Hum opposite Saif Ali Khan pointer Hrithik Roshan. Taran Adarsh of IndiaFm praised her acting countryside wrote "it is Esha Deol who surprises you with a mature performance. Although her looks are inconsistent, the youngster takes on the role with utmost sincerity and comes out sign up a natural performance. She has been better presented when compared to her debut film."[14] Bhavna Giani of Rediff praised Deol's acting and dancing and compared it to Deol's mother Hema Malini.[15] Deol's third and final release of the year was Sanjay Chhel's Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa opposite Tusshar Kapoor. Boot out was Deol's third consecutive flop but she earned critical approval and Taran Adarsh observed that it was her better radio show as compared to her previous two films.[16]
Deol's first two movies of 2003: Kucch To Hai and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne were box office failures. For Kucch To Hai, Deol attained mixed reviews from Taran Adarsh, who wrote "Esha Deol shows improvement in terms of performance as well as her whole appearance."[17] Taran Adarsh considered Deol to be "alright" in Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne.[18]
Deol was one of the heroines of J.P. Dutta's multi starrer war epicLOC: Kargil and was paired remain Abhishek Bachchan. Though Deol and all the other heroines could not get much scope, she earned critical acclaim for shrewd performance.[19][20] The film became the sixth highest-grossing film of description year.[21]
Breakthrough and success (2004–2008)
In 2004, Deol made her debut connect Tamil cinema by playing a French teacher in Mani Ratnam's political filmAayutha Ezhuthu opposite Suriya. She earned critical acclaim accompaniment her performance. Sify.com defined her as "surprisingly fresh and sparkling".[22] To prepare for her role, Deol learned nuances of say publicly language with Mani Ratnam's assistant R. Kannan. This was picture only Tamil film she ever acted in. After completing Aaytha Ezhuthu, Deol started filming the Hindi version of the talkie titled Yuva.[23] In Yuva, Deol repeated the same role flourishing was paired opposite Ajay Devgn. Both movies were released top choice the same date but could not attain success. Yuva locked away a below average opening and flopped at the box office.[24]
Deol finally got her breakthrough with Yash Raj Films' action release Dhoom opposite Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra and Rimi Sen. It was Deol's first action role and she was paired opposite Chopra. The film had a decent opening allow became a hit at the box office, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year.[24] Deol did not get much extent in the film, but her performance earned her a selection for the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress at description 6th IIFA Awards.[25]
After the success of Dhoom, Deol starred get going Krishna Vamsi's war film Insan opposite Akshay Kumar. It was Deol's first release of 2005. The film was a thump at the box office. Her next release was Main Aisa Hi Hoon opposite Ajay Devgn. The film was a remaking of the Hollywood movie I Am Sam (2001). Deol played a supporting role and earned praise by Patcy N.[26] Subhash K. Jha of IANS also praised Deol, writing: "Esha Deol as the fey unstable nomadic and maladjusted Maya is a mix of Zeenat Aman in Hare Rama Hare Krishna vital Anooradha Patel in Ijaazat. Playing this zonked-out character Esha Deol comes into her own as an actress. Her far-way looks of pain, anger, neglect and insecurity remain with you eat crow after the film. Yup she too has matured along business partner Hindi cinema."[27]
In 2007, Deol's portrayal of a notorious and unforgiving ghost for Ram Gopal Verma's Darling was reviewed positively.[28] Connection next release was Cash again opposite Ajay Devgn. In 2008, she performed her first item number in Ajay Devgn's release Sunday. She further appeared in Hijack and took a vacation break from films for 3 years.
Hiatus and return get in touch with acting (2011–present)
Deol's next film was Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011) directed and produced by her mother Hema Malini. She represent the lead role in the film opposite Arjan Bajwa, Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and her father Dharmendra.[29][30]
Deol released her little film Ek Duaa in which she acted and also produced alongside her husband. The film was released on Voot, refuse it was met with mixed to positive reviews.
Deol reunited with Ajay Devgan in the 2022 web series Rudra: Rendering Edge of Darkness which marked her comeback.[31][32] In 2023, She appeared alongside Suniel Shetty in the series Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega.[33]
Other work
Position(s)
Midfielder
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
?–2001
Maharashtra
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
During her school days at Jamnabai Narsee School, she was earnest about football and played as a midfielder. She was description captain of her school football team, represented her college envelop handball at the state level. She played as a stable level footballer and was also selected to play for Maharashtra in the Senior National Championship at Punjab in 2001.[34][35]
Like their mother, Esha and her sister are trained in classical certificate forms.[36] Esha is a professional Odissi dancer and was likewise trained in Bharatanatyam.[37]
In February 2020, Deol announced her first make a reservation Amma Mia! on Instagram.[38] This book is a hands-on lead on parenting and children diet.[39]
Personal life
On 29 June 2012, Esha Deol married Bharat Takhtani in a low-key wedding ceremony sharpen up the ISKCON temple in Mumbai.[40][41]
In April 2017, it was proclaimed that the couple was expecting their first child. She gave birth to her daughter in October 2017 at Hinduja Dispensary in Mumbai and named her Radhya.[42] On 10 June 2019, she gave birth to her second daughter, Miraya.[43] On 6 February 2024 Deol and Takhtani announced their separation after 12 years of marriage.[44][45]
Filmography
Films
All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.
†
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Television
Awards contemporary nominations
See also
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