However, post Tell Me O Kkhuda , we had decided that Esha would get settled. We will make an official announcement once we decide the marriage dates," she told reporters and added: "My son-in-law is very good looking.

" The ceremony, which took place at Hema's bungalow in Juhu, was a private affair and was attended by close family members and some friends. Jaya Bachchan, the only prominent name from Bollywood, was seen at the function.

Glowing in a simple and elegant pink sari with green embellishment, Esha chose to keep a simple look. She tied her hair and opted for very minimalist jewellery, while her beau looked smart in a white shirt, white coat and black pair of trousers.

A beaming Esha said: "I am very happy today. Thank you so much.

It is because of your blessings I and Bharat are getting engaged today." Tweet (less)

However, post Tell Me O Kkhuda , we had decided that Esha would get settled. We will make an official announcement once we decide the marriage dates," she told reporters and added: "My son-in-law is very good looking.

" The ceremony, which took place at Hema's bungalow in Juhu, was a private affair and was attended by close family members and some friends. Jaya Bachchan, the only prominent name from Bollywood, was seen at the function.

Glowing in a simple and elegant pink sari with green embellishment, Esha chose to keep a simple look. She tied her hair and opted for very minimalist jewellery, while her beau looked smart in a white shirt, white coat and black pair of trousers.

A beaming Esha said: "I am very happy today. Thank you so much.

It is because of your blessings I and Bharat are getting engaged today." Tweet (less)

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'He loves my daughter!' Ask Hema, who has a reputation of being a perfectionist, what is the best thing about her son-in-law, and she replies: "The fact that he loves my daughter! But, I also love his simplicity and his lack of inhibitions. He is unfazed about the fact that ours is a Bollywood family.

The way he interacts with Dharamji, also speaks volumes about his down-to-earth nature," gushes the MIL-to-be. 'Dharamji cried' Speaking of Dharam paaji, how did he react when the talks of engagement were being finalised? She reminisces with a laugh, "Oh, when we went to Bharat's home to meet him, Dharamji got emotional as we all expected! He had tears in his eyes and he controlled himself with great effort.

" 'Not sunk-in yet!' If papa is emotional at the thought of sending his daughter away from himself, is Hema geared up for her daughter's bidai? "It hasn't sunk-in yet! This is the biggest day of my life, and right now I don't want to think about Esha going away. But, this thought will come to haunt me after the engagement ceremony," says the mommy as her voice gets heavier with emotion.

Pretty woman! As tears threaten to spill over, try changing the topic and rag her about making a gorgeous mother-in-law and getting numerous compliments, and she says with a shy laugh, "I know people are teasing me about it. But, I haven't really thought about the compliments.

It's Esha's big day, and I want her to look the prettiest today!" Esha's engagement dress Going by the way mama is pulling all stops, Hema's baby is definitely going to sparkle today. So, which designer is she patronising for this special occasion? "Esha is not wearing any designer stuff.

All that will happen at the time of wedding! For engagement, she has picked up a dress for herself. Initially, she will wear a traditional South Indian attire.

Later, she will change into whatever dress her in-laws get for her," says Hema and signs off (less)

According to a recent tabloid report, Esha and Bharat are planning to exchange the wedding vows in July, but Hema told IANS: "Wedding dates are not yet confirmed. I know a tabloid has published the wedding dates for May or July.

I would like to stay mum on this matter. Whenever the dates, printings are done, we will make an official announcement.

" Esha got engaged to Bharat Feb 12 in a private ceremony at her Juhu home. Daughter of Hema and Dharmendra, Esha began her tryst with Bollywood in 2002 with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe .

She went on to feature in films like Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne , Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Dhoom . Last year, Hema tried to resurrect her 29-year-old daughter's movie career with Tell Me O Kkhuda , but it failed to strike a chord with the audiences.

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Esha Deol is engaged, see pics The ceremony, which took place at Hema Malini's bungalow in Juhu, was a private affair and was attended by close family members and some friends. Their wedding date is yet to be decided but he wedding date is yet to be finalised, but Esha has said that she will continue to act in films after marriage.

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Esha Deol is engaged, see pics The ceremony, which took place at Hema Malini's bungalow in Juhu, was a private affair and was attended by close family members and some friends. Their wedding date is yet to be decided but he wedding date is yet to be finalised, but Esha has said that she will continue to act in films after marriage.

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It will be a family affair," Esha's manager confirmed. The time of engagement is yet to be revealed, but the family is said to be excited.

Daughter of veteran actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra , Esha began her tryst with Bollywood in 2002 with "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe". She went on to feature in films like "Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne", "Na Tum Jaano Na Hum" and " Dhoom ".

Last year, Hema relaunched her 29-year-old with " Tell Me O Kkhuda ", but it failed to resurrect her career as the movie tanked at the box office (less)

It will be a family affair," Esha's manager confirmed. The time of engagement is yet to be revealed, but the family is said to be excited.

Daughter of veteran actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra , Esha began her tryst with Bollywood in 2002 with "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe". She went on to feature in films like "Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne", "Na Tum Jaano Na Hum" and " Dhoom ".

Last year, Hema relaunched her 29-year-old with " Tell Me O Kkhuda ", but it failed to resurrect her career as the movie tanked at the box office (less)

At the same time, yesteryears' Bollywood beauty Zeenat Aman was in Varanasi to campaign ahead of the polls. Moving around the city, Zeenat was at her gracious best, talking to people and signing autographs.

But when quizzed on her political intentions, she was quick to reply, "Politics was not my cup of tea. Of course, I would love to do films if I get a good role.

" After Zeenat left the city, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt landed in Varanasi on Wednesday for campaigning too. He may have taken time out from making films, but when asked about it, denied an active interest in politics, saying, "It requires a lot of commitment and time, which I am not ready to give.

I am happy with what I am doing - making films." Cameras to campaigning Other parts UP have not been left out in the poll fray either, and stars-turned-politicians add an edge of popularity to their campaigns.

On Wednesday, actors Ravi Kishan and Raj Babbar were in Gorakhpur and Ballia to campaign. And the list does not end here, for the next few days will see Shatrughan Sinha , Smriti Irani, Hema Malini and Navjot Singh Siddhu visiting Lucknow and other parts of UP to campaign for their respective candidates.

Also in UP will be more non-political star supporters, like Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhary . Says Zeeshan Haider, a spokesperson for one of the political parties, "Almost all the stars that have joined hands with us can be expected in Lucknow sooner or later.

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On her first day, however, she had to share the limelight with fellow member Jaya Bachchan, who caught the attention of the House by plunging into a heated discussion started by the BJP. The issue - the plight of Indian workers stranded in the southern African country of Angola .

Her unexpected display of parliamentary feistiness surprised other members, who quipped that it was perhaps due to Rekha's debut. Rekha was greeted with a thumping of desks when her name was called out.

Her seat number was 99, right behind seat 91, where her "Silsila" co-star Jaya used to sit earlier. Rekha sat for part of the question hour session.

Jaya, a second-term MP from the Samajwadi Party , is known for her "active", but quiet conduct. In fact, during her first term (2004-2010), she was almost never heard in any debate.

"We can expect more such fireworks from the Samajwadi MP," quipped a minister. Jaya, who arrived before Rekha, took the House by surprise when she joined BJP members in raising the issue of Indian workers in Angola.

She compelled minister for overseas Indian affairs, K Vayalar Ravi , to give an assurance that he would seek details about the workers. This was perhaps the first time that Jaya, who returned to the House last month after a gap of two years, pushed herself into the parliamentary rough and tumble.

Itni mehnat, eh? Seat change? It's Jaya's Silsila: Amar Reacting to reports that Jaya Bachchan had demanded a change in her seat in the Rajya Sabha after Rekha's nomination, Rashtriya Lokmanch Party president Amar Singh said it was her own "silsila". "I don't want to say anything on why Jaya Bachchan changed her seat.

It's her own silsila, her own business, her own affair. I don't have any comment to make on it," Amar told reporters.

"Amitabh Bachchan is my friend and I have seen Rekha in his films. I congratulated her when I met her today.

I don't have any personal equation with her though," he added. ( Agencies ) Fellow mps not impressed? We have seen far bigger legends, people far more glamorous - Hema Malini , Dharmendra , Rajesh Khanna - in Parliament - Balbir Punj , BJP Fewer MPs thumped their desks when she took her oath today.

More people cheered for me when I took my oath - Najma Heptulla , BJP She is not as beautiful as Hema Malini. She says she is 57, but somehow looks much older - Congress MP from West Bengal (less)