Esha Deol refuses to interact with paparazzi as she makes first public appearance after her father Dharmendra’s demise

Actress Esha Deol stepped out in public for the first time following the passing of her father, veteran actor Dharmendra, on November 24. Nearly a month later, her quiet appearance at the Mumbai airport drew attention online.

The moment felt heavy yet dignified, with social media users noting the silence in her body language and the restraint in her presence.

What Esha Deol wore during her airport appearance

Esha opted for a simple, muted look for the outing. She wore an all-black outfit that reflected the solemn phase she is going through. A fitted black crew-neck T-shirt paired with black pants kept the look understated. She avoided heavy accessories and completed the outfit with aviator-style sunglasses.

Minimal gold jewellery, including a bracelet and a ring, added a subtle touch, keeping the overall styling restrained.

When a paparazzi question caught her off guard

As Esha briefly paused for photographs, she did not smile, a moment that stood out to onlookers. A photographer then asked her, “Kaise ho aap?” The question appeared to catch her off guard. Esha looked visibly taken aback, gestured with her hand as if questioning the need for the query, folded her hands politely, and walked inside without offering any further response.

Dharmendra’s final film and emotional farewell

Dharmendra’s final on-screen appearance will be in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama 'Ikkis', directed by the filmmaker known for Andhadhun and Badlapur. The film stars

Agastya Nanda

in the lead role, alongside Simar Bhatia, who makes her debut, and

Jaideep Ahlawat

. Initially slated for release on December 25, the film has now been rescheduled and is set to hit theatres on January 1, 2026.