When Esha Deol revealed she gave blood test to prove she wasn't on drugs to mom Hema Malini: 'I was so depressed and hurt that...'

Esha Deol grew up under constant scrutiny despite the absence of social media or paparazzi. When rumors about her exploring a risky lifestyle emerged, it deeply affected her, leaving her feeling "depressed."

In the early 2010s, false rumours claimed Esha was using drugs, with some speculating about rehab. Shocked by these baseless accusations, Esha revealed in Hema Malini's biography that she even offered a blood test to assure her mother of her innocence, highlighting the emotional toll of such allegations.



The actress expressed her strong opposition to drugs and recalled feeling deeply hurt by false accusations of being a drug addict. She reassured her mother by offering to undergo a blood test and emphasized that while she enjoyed partying and drinking occasionally, she never did anything to tarnish her parents' reputation.

Esha Deol debuted in Bollywood with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe in 2002. While she has been less active in films in recent years, she appeared in the 2023 web series Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega.