Daughter of Hema Malini and Dharmendra. She has inherited her mother's beauty and her father's acting talents.

Half-sister of Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol, and elder sister of Ahana Deol. Granddaughter of Jaya Chakravarthy.

Classically-trained Indian dancer in the Odissi style, along with her mother and sister. Her mother is also trained in the Bharatanatyam style, and together, they have performed in many dance recitals.

Favourite Perfume: Estee Lauder's Pleasure

Speaks Tamil fluently, which caused Mani Ratnam to offer her a role in his Tamil film, Ayitha Ezhuthu (2004).

Has received over eight awards for her performance in her film debut in Boney Kapoor's Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), a love story while exploring the relationship between a mother and a daughter.

As a part of the _LOC Kargil (2003)_ cast, Esha received a national award for being a part of the film.

Her favorite actresses are Kajol and Julia Roberts.

Has a Masters Degree in Media Arts and a Bachelor Degree In Computer Technology at Oxford University

Prefers to speak English, as she is not too fluent in Hindi.

Great friends with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan

The name 'Esha' comes from Sanskrit and is derived from the Upanishads to mean "the divine beloved".

Longtime close friends with actress Kareena Kapoor.