Actress Esha Deol is engaged

Mumbai: Hema Malini and Dharmendra`s eldest daughter actress Esha Deol got engaged to her businessman beau Bharat Takhtani in a quiet ceremony today. The private ceremony took place this morning at Hema`s Juhu bungalow. The function was attended by relatives and close friends. Only Jaya Bachchan was one of the prominent faces from Bollywood seen at the do.

"We are very happy today for Esha and Bharat. It is a happy moment for all of us. Bharat is a very nice person. It is a private function," Hema, 63, told reporters here. An ecstatic Esha, 29, said, "I am happy and I thank everyone for their blessings."

The `Dhoom` star was dressed in a pink sari with green embellishments, teamed with minimalist jewellery. Her beau Takhtani donned a white shirt, white jacket and a pair of black trousers. When asked about the marriage dates, Hema said, "It will happen soon and we will make an announcement."