Beyond Divorce: Bharat Takhtani’s Quiet Support for Esha Deol at Dharmendra's Prayer Meet Speaks Volumes

Hema Malini organised a prayer meet in Delhi for late husband and superstar Dharmendra. The gathering was filled with emotion, memories and the quiet ache that follows the loss of a loved one. Amid the people

who came to pay their respects, one presence stood out—Esha Deol’s ex-husband, Bharat Takhtani. He stood beside Esha and Hema Malini with dignity and a comforting steadiness, ensuring Hema wasn’t left alone and that Esha had someone by her side during the difficult moment. It wasn’t performative, it wasn’t dramatic, it was simply thoughtful and spoke volumes about the respect they continue to hold for one another even after their marriage ended.Esha and Bharat were married for 12 years and share two daughters. When they announced their separation, they called it amicable, stressing their commitment to co-parenting. Even earlier, when Esha had once mentioned that Bharat felt neglected after the birth of their second daughter, the conversation never turned bitter or accusatory. Their choices, right from the tone of their announcement to the way they conduct themselves publicly, reflect a shared understanding that a dissolved marriage doesn’t have to destroy the bond between two people, especially when children are involved. Bharat’s presence at the prayer meet reinforced that belief. Losing a parent is one of the hardest emotional blows and the support you receive during that time often reveals the truth of a relationship, not the romantic kind, but the humane one.

When Separations Are Handled With Maturity

There are couples who arrive at the painful decision to part ways but do so with clarity and emotional intelligence. They understand that ending a marriage doesn’t erase the years of companionship, shared homes, intertwined families and the responsibility of raising children who did not choose the separation. Such couples communicate honestly about what went wrong, avoid blaming each other publicly and refuse to weaponise their children or their past. They build new boundaries but maintain respect. Support in moments of grief like what we saw with Bharat and Esha, is an extension of that respect. The maturity shown in such relationships comes from accepting that both partners are hurting, both are adapting and both are trying to do their best for their children. This approach doesn't make the separation painless, but it makes the healing kinder.

When Separations Turn Messy and Why They Often Do

On the other end of the spectrum are separations that become bitter, usually because unspoken issues from the marriage spill out during the breakup. Hurt turns into blame, communication collapses and the need to 'win' overpowers the need to move forward. Couples sometimes involve extended families who add fuel instead of calm or use children as leverage in emotional conflicts. Small misunderstandings snowball into legal battles and dignity becomes the first casualty. Often, this happens because partners do not acknowledge each other’s pain or feel the need to prove who suffered more. Without maturity, separation becomes a battlefield instead of a transition.Bharat Takhtani standing beside his ex-wife at her father’s prayer meet is a reminder that endings can be graceful and that respect, kindness and emotional responsibility can turn pain into something far more dignified.