In a candid revelation that has caught the attention of Bollywood and cricket fans alike, actress Esha Gupta has finally addressed the long-standing rumours about her alleged relationship with cricketer Hardik Pandya. During a recent appearance on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel, the actress opened up about their brief connection and cleared the air once and for all.
Esha Gupta on dating rumours with Hardik Pandya:
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“We spoke, but we never dated.”
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🎙️ 1 Interview, Many Truths: What Esha Gupta Really Said
For years, fans speculated about a budding romance between Esha and Hardik. While neither party had spoken openly before, Esha chose this moment to set the record straight. She confirmed that she and Hardik were indeed in touch a few years ago, but clarified:
“Yeah, for some time we were talking. I don’t think we were dating, but yeah, we were talking for a couple of months,” said Esha.
Bollywood actress Esha Gupta has addressed the long-standing rumours about her and cricketer Hardik Pandya. In a recent interview, Esha confirmed that while they were in touch and spoke for a couple of months, their connection never developed into a relationship.
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She described the connection as being in the “maybe it will happen, maybe it won’t” phase. The duo met only once or twice and before things could escalate, it simply faded away.
❤️ 2 Celebs, 0 Drama: “It Just Wasn’t Meant To Be”
Unlike most celebrity splits or scandals, Esha emphasized that there was no bitterness, no heartbreak, and no drama involved. She said with clarity:
“There was no drama or bitterness. It just wasn’t meant to be.”
This honest and mature take from the Raaz 3 actress reflects the nature of two people realizing things weren’t aligning, rather than clinging to something forced.
🗣️ Esha vs Hardik: Calling Him Out with Grace
Interestingly, back in 2019, Esha was among the few celebrities who called out Hardik Pandya for his controversial comments on Koffee With Karan. However, she clarified in this interview that she wasn’t in touch with him during that time and the incident didn’t affect her personally.
🎬 What’s Esha Up To Now?
Professionally, Esha continues to make waves. She was last seen in:
- Ek Badnaam Aashram 3 (Part 2) opposite Bobby Deol on MX Player
- As DCP Laxmi Rathi in One Day: Justice Delivered
Clearly, while some relationships didn’t pan out, Esha is moving ahead strong in her career.
🧠 5 FAQs About Esha Gupta & Hardik Pandya’s Rumoured Relationship
Q1. Were Esha Gupta and Hardik Pandya in a relationship?
No, Esha clarified they were just in touch for a short while and it never reached the dating stage.
Q2. How long did Esha and Hardik talk?
They spoke for a few months, but met only once or twice before things ended naturally.
Q3. Was there any bitterness between them?
No, Esha said there was no drama or hard feelings — it simply wasn’t meant to be.
Q4. Did Esha react to Hardik’s Koffee With Karan controversy?
Yes, she was among those who criticized his comments, but she wasn’t in contact with him at the time.
Q5. What is Esha Gupta doing now?
Esha was recently seen in the series Ek Badnaam Aashram 3 and the film One Day: Justice Delivered.