Esha Gupta is finally setting the record straight. Years after rumours linked her to cricketer Hardik Pandya, the actress has candidly opened up about what really went down between them. In a recent interview, she addressed their brief connection, why it never blossomed into a relationship, and how the infamous Koffee With Karan controversy factored into it all.Esha opened up about her equation with Hardik Pandya, clarifying that while they were in touch briefly, it never turned into a full-fledged relationship. She said they were “talking” for a couple of months and were in that “maybe it’ll happen, maybe it won’t” phase. Ultimately, it fizzled out before it could become anything serious, with the two meeting just once or twice.When asked if there was ever real potential for a relationship with Hardik Pandya, Esha Gupta said it “maybe could have happened,” but felt it wasn’t meant to be. She added that by the time Hardik faced backlash over his controversial TV remarks, they had already stopped talking.The actress also addressed the controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya’s appearance on Koffee With Karan alongside KL Rahul. She said the episode didn’t affect her, as she had become thick-skinned by then. “Those poor guys were already going through so much—what good would it have done if I made a fuss?” she added.When asked how things ended between them, Esha shared that their connection naturally faded out. She said they realised they weren’t truly compatible and had different priorities. While she values her career, Esha admitted she prefers a grounded life rooted in family, rather than a relationship focused on appearances or constant public attention.She also clarified that her remarks weren’t aimed at Hardik Pandya specifically, but were more about general dynamics in showbiz. She explained that they were only in the talking stage and never progressed to actually dating. Esha said there was no fault on either side—they simply realised within a couple of months that they weren’t each other’s type.Back in 2018, rumours swirled that Esha Gupta and Hardik Pandya met at a party and instantly connected. However, after Hardik’s controversial remarks on Koffee With Karan sparked backlash, Esha publicly criticised the misogynistic tone of his comments, further distancing herself from the cricketer amid the speculation.
