Divya Dutta
Biography
Divya Dutta is an Indian actress and model born on September 25, 1977, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She has appeared in Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, and English-language films. Her career in Hindi cinema began in 1994 with the film Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna. This debut was followed by a lead role in the 1995 drama Veergati and a series of supporting roles. She later gained attention for playing the lead role of Zainab, a Muslim wife separated from her Sikh husband, in the 1999 Punjabi film Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh, which was set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India. Her work across cinema includes numerous acting credits and industry recognition.
Career overview
Divya Dutta is an Indian actress and model born on September 25, 1977, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She has appeared in Hindi and Punjabi cinema, in addition to Malayalam and English-language films. Throughout her career, she has received many awards including a National Film Award, a Filmfare OTT Award, and two IIFA Awards.
Dutta debuted in Hindi cinema in 1994 with the film Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna. She followed this up with a lead role in the 1995 drama Veergati, which was succeeded by a string of supporting roles. She later garnered attention for playing the lead role of Zainab, a Muslim wife separated from her Sikh husband, in the 1999 Punjabi film Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh, which was set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India.
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115 titles- Chiraiya (2026) as Kamlesh
- High Heels (2025) as Arya Singhal
- Chhaava (2025) as Rajmata Soyarabai Bhosale
- Yuva: Sapno Ka Safar (2025) as Warden
- Mayasabha (2025)
- Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (2024) as Kaushalya Singh
- Tees (2024) as Usha Handoo
- Shaatar (2023)
- Aankh Micholi (2023)
- Otta (2023)
- Sharmajee Ki Beti (2023) as Kiran Sharma
- Dhaakad (2022) as Rohini
- Nazar Andaaz (2022) as Bhavani
- Maa (2022)
- Anth the End (2022)
- Sheer Qorma (2021) as Saira
- Special Ops (2020) as Sadia Qureshi
- Bandish Bandits (2020) as Nandini
- Zindagi in Short (2020) as Beena
- Gul Makai (2020) as Toor Pekai Yousafzai
- The Relationship Manager (2020) as Kavita Arora
- Ram Singh Charlie (2020) as Kajri
- Hostages (2019) as Ayesha Khan
- Jhalki (2019)
- Interdependence (2019) as Judge (segment "Megha's Divorce")
- 706 (2019) as Dr. Suman Asthana
- Tennis Buddies (2019)
- Manto (2018) as Kulwant Kaur
- Blackmail (2018) as Dolly Verma
- Fanney Khan (2018) as Kavita Sharma
- Music Teacher (2018)
- Plus Minus (2018) as Dimpy
- The Drama Company (2017) as Self
- Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (2017) as Jiji
- Irada (2017) as Ramadeep Braitch, CM- Paddy's mistress
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Traffic (2016) as Maya Kapoor
- Chalk N Duster (2016) as Kamini Gupta
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Badlapur (2015) as Shoba
- Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015) as Amanat
- Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014) as Shrimati Purnima Banerji
- Simply Baatein With Raveena (2014) as Herself
- Ragini MMS 2 (2014) as Dr. Meera Dutta
- Manjunath (2014) as Anjali
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) as Ishri Kaur
- Gippi (2013)
- Special 26 (2013) as Shanti Ji
- Lootera (2013) as Shyama
- Zila Ghaziabad (2013) as Mahenderi
- Heroine (2012) as Pallavi Narayan
- Dangerous Ishhq (2012) as Neetu / Chanda / Tawaif
- Chaloo Movie (2011) as Ms Urmilla Undreskar
- Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) as Rosy Miss (English Teacher)
- Mummy Punjabi (2011) as Muniya - Maidservant
- Monica (2011) as Monica R. Jaitley
- My Friend Pinto (2011) as Reshma
- Haat - The Weekly Bazaar (2011) as Sanja
- Chargesheet (2011) as Mini
- Sukhmani (2010)
- Hisss (2010) as Maya Gupta
- Life Express (2010)
- Delhi-6 (2009) as Jalebi
- Love Khichdi (2009) as Parminder Kaur
- Morning Walk (2009) as Rita
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
- U Me Aur Hum (2008) as Reena
- Summer 2007 (2008)
- The Last Lear (2008) as Ivy
- Oh, My God!! (2008) as Suman R. Dubey
- Kahaani Gudiya Ki (2008) as Gudiya
- Aaja Nachle (2007) as Najma
- Apne (2007)
- Umrao Jaan (2006) as Bismillah Jaan
- Darwaaza Bandh Rakho (2006) as Chameli G. Kale
- Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006) as Saabo
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) as Ila Bose
- Silsiilay (2005) as Diya Rao
- Mr Ya Miss (2005) as Loveleen Kapoor
- Naam Gum Jaayega (2005) as Divya
- Dubai Return (2005)
- Sanyogita - The Bride in Red (2005) as Sanyogita
- Veer-Zaara (2004) as Shabina 'Shabbo' Ibrahim
- Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004) as Guddi
- Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004) as Geetu
- Agni Pankh (2004)
- Baghban (2003) as Reena Malhotra
- LOC: Kargil (2003) as Yogendra Singh Yadav
- Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003) as Dulari
- Joggers Park (2003) as Chatterjee's daughter
- 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) as Durga Bhabhi
- Inth Ka Jawab Patthar (2002)
- Sur: The Melody of Life (2002) as Rita D'Silva
- Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai (2002) as Kitu
- Game (2002)
- Kasoor (2001) as Priti
- Shirdi Sai Baba (2001)
- Shaheed-E-Mohabbat Boota Singh (1999) as Zainab
- Baadshah (1999) as CBI Agent Nathan
- Rajaji (1999) as Sonia
- Tabaahi: The Destroyer (1999)
- Samar (1999)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) as Madhu Sabharwal
- Train to Pakistan (1997)
- Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat (1997) as Sharda's Sister
- Daava (1997) as Deepa
- Chhote Sarkar (1996) as Meena
- Agni Sakshi (1996) as Urmi (as Divya Datta)
- Veergati (1995) as Sandhya
- Surakshaa (1995) as Bindiya
- Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna (1994) as Sapna
- Kuku Ki Kundli
- Ghooskhor Pandat
- Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
- Abhi Toh Jung Hona Baaki Hai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Divya Dutta best known for?
Divya Dutta is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ram Singh Charlie (2020), Jhalki (2019), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Comedy Nights Bachao (2015).
When and where was Divya Dutta born?
Divya Dutta was born on September 25, 1977 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
How many credits does Divya Dutta have?
Divya Dutta has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2026.
What is Divya Dutta's background in cinema and television?
Divya Dutta is an Indian actress and model born on September 25, 1977, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She has appeared in Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, and English-language films. Her career in Hindi cinema began in 1994 with the film Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna. This debut was followed by a lead role in the 1995 drama V...