Esha Gupta, who is known to have a fearless personality and captivating performances, has finally spoken on long-standing rumors surrounding her and Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. The rumors about their dating life had frequently appeared in celebrity gossip pages, but the actress now openly discussed their short-lived relationship.
Esha Gupta Reveals the Truth Behind Dating Rumors
In an interview a while ago with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Esha Gupta finally broke her silence regarding her speculated romantic relationship with Hardik Pandya. When quizzed about what kind of relationship she shared with Pandya, she simply and maturely gave an answer, ending years of speculation.
"We Were Just Talking": Esha on Her Bond with Pandya
Esha revealed that while she and Pandya were in touch for a short time, it never developed into a full-blown relationship.
“Yeah, for some time we were talking. I don’t think we were dating, but yeah, we were talking for a couple of months. We were at that ‘maybe it will happen, maybe it won’t’ stage.”
She explained that they only saw each other once or twice and things didn’t work out before anything serious could start.
Why Things Didn't Work Out
Asked why the connection never developed into a genuine relationship, the ‘Aashram 3’ actor blamed timing and compatibility as the primary reasons.
“There was no drama or bitterness. It just wasn’t meant to be.”
As per her, there was respect from both sides and an understanding that it was not meant to be, so they separated on good terms.
Her Reaction to the 2019 Koffee With Karan Controversy
The discussion also brought up the 2019 Koffee With Karan show, during which Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul took intense flak for their misogynistic remarks.
Esha Gupta, by then no longer in contact with Hardik, expressed that the controversy didn’t impact her personally. Nonetheless, she was among a lot of public figures who condemned the show for its tone.
Esha Gupta's Latest Projects
Esha Gupta was most recently seen in ‘Ek Badnaam Aashram 3 Part 2’ (2025), a popular MX Player crime series led by Prakash Jha. The series boasted strong casts such as Bobby Deol, Tridha Choudhury, and Chandan Roy Sanyal, among others.
Her acting was commended for its boldness and depth once again, proving her versatility as an actress.
Esha's Career Highlights in a Nutshell
Bollywood Debut: Jannat 2 (2012) with Emraan Hashmi
Calendar Appearance: Kingfisher Calendar Model (2010)
Last Theatrical Release:
1. One Day: Justice Delivered (2019) as DCP Laxmi Rathi
Web Series Hit: Aashram 3 on MX Player
With her breathtaking screen presence and fearless character depictions, Esha Gupta continues to make her own niche in the Indian entertainment industry.
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Conclusion
Though the rumours between Hardik Pandya and Esha Gupta never materialised until recently, the actress has finally cleared the air. There was a phase of exchange of interest, but nothing much transpired from it, she says. Without any rancour and complete sincerity, a much-discussed rumour gets dignity and closure in Esha’s declaration.
When the rumors are left behind, Esha keeps on shining in her professional acting career, demonstrating that she’s way more than the news surrounding her.
