1 minute agoEntertainment
37LENS
5 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsEsha Deol and Ex-Husband Bharat Takhtani Reunite for Casual Lunch with Friends
Actor Esha Deol and her ex-husband Bharat Takhtani reunited for a casual lunch with close friends, sharing a cordial and comfortable atmosphere despite their 2024 separation. The gathering, described as a relaxed afternoon of "top-tier gossip," included friends like Smriti Khanna and Jackky Bhagnani. Both have emphasized prioritizing the welfare of their two daughters and maintaining a respectful co-parenting relationship. Bharat has since found a new partner, Meghna Lakhani.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a personal and social event without political framing, focusing on the amicable relationship between Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani post-divorce. Sources highlight their co-parenting efforts and mutual respect, with no partisan viewpoints or political interpretations. Coverage centers on celebrity lifestyle and family dynamics, reflecting neutral entertainment reporting.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive and warm, emphasizing cordiality and mutual respect between the former couple. The coverage highlights friendly interactions and supportive relationships, with no negative or contentious language. Sentiment is consistently lighthearted, focusing on friendship and family harmony following separation.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| english | Esha Deol And Bharat Takhtani Spotted Together For A Fun Afternoon With Friends After Separation | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Esha Deol Reunites With Ex-Husband Bharat Takhtani And Friends For 'Gossip' Session Photo | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Esha Deol reunites with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani as they enjoy a 'top-tier gossip session' with friends. See pic | Center | Positive |
| ndtv | Esha Deol Reunites With Ex-Husband Bharat Takhtani Over Sunday Lunch And 'Top-Tier Gossip' | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | Inside Esha Deol's 'fun afternoon and top-tier gossip' with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 25 May, 03:57 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress25 May, 03:57 amInside Esha Deol's 'fun afternoon and top-tier gossip' with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani
- 2ndtv25 May, 05:54 amEsha Deol Reunites With Ex-Husband Bharat Takhtani Over Sunday Lunch And 'Top-Tier Gossip'
- 3hindustantimes25 May, 06:11 amEsha Deol reunites with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani as they enjoy a 'top-tier gossip session' with friends. See pic
- 4news1825 May, 07:25 amEsha Deol Reunites With Ex-Husband Bharat Takhtani And Friends For 'Gossip' Session Photo
- 5english25 May, 08:50 amEsha Deol And Bharat Takhtani Spotted Together For A Fun Afternoon With Friends After Separation
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 5
- Last analysed
- 25 May 2026
- Key entities
- Esha DeolZayed KhanJackky BhagnaniGautam GuptaRakul Preet SinghInstagramSmriti KhannaSocial mediaSatyaHindi cinemaThe QuintDharmendra
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