Esha and Bharat made their separation public via social media on February 6. Their love story traces back to their school days, when they first crossed paths at an inter-school competition. Allegedly, Esha took the initiative by sharing her phone number with Bharat on a tissue paper. Despite limited face-to-face interaction, they maintained regular communication through phone calls. Esha recounted their romantic journey in an interview with India Today, reminiscing about their initial meeting and Bharat's affection for her, even with braces. However, a significant incident, where Bharat attempted to hold Esha's hand and received a slap in return, resulted in a ten-year separation. Ahana, Esha's sister, played a crucial role in reuniting them by informing Bharat of Esha's whereabouts while she was traveling in the US. Upon reconnecting, Esha introduced Bharat to her parents, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, who welcomed him into the family. With their parents' approval, the couple decided to formalize their relationship through engagement. Bharat proposed to Esha in February 2012, and they exchanged vows on June 29, 2012. Despite their separation, Esha and Bharat have chosen to co-parent their two daughters.