Esha Deol recalls she was not allowed to worship in temples during periods: ‘It’s a conservative way and I follow it’

Actress Esha Deol, known for her versatility in films like Dhoom, Dus and No Entry, has often spoken candidly about her personal and professional experiences. In a recent interview, Esha opened up about her upbringing, revealing how she was raised following the traditional values ​​of her family. She revealed that one of the conservative restrictions she faced was being prohibited from visiting temples during menstruation. She said, “It’s just a conservative way and I follow it”.

Speaking to Hauptfly, Esha revealed that she learnt about menstruation and periods during sex education in school as she realised what restrictions were placed on girls when she was growing up. She said, “I learnt about it in school. We had sex education in school and they taught us well and at the right time. And that is important. There are some parents who feel uncomfortable and shy. We were not allowed to go to the temple and pray. When that is done, you can wash your hair and then you can pray. That is a conservative way and I follow it. If that is a part of your home then I respect it.”

During the same conversation, Esha Deol revealed how she has been lucky to avoid uncomfortable situations in the film industry, mainly due to the guidance of her mother Hema Malini, who had extensive experience in dealing with such challenges.

Esha revealed that her mother gave her important advice on how to avoid situations like wearing short or revealing clothes. She recalled how, earlier, the only women on the sets were actresses and hairdressers. Esha revealed that, thanks to her mother’s wisdom, she always had practical tips to avoid discomfort.

For example, when she wore short skirts on set, her assistant would place towels on her lap in between shots, and if she wore low-cut tops, she would cover herself with a cloth in between shots. She also developed a hugging technique in which she would place her arms in front of her and hug around the neck, creating space to avoid direct body contact when needed.