Veer Zara Se Sheer Korma actress Divya Dutta counts on his blessings and acknowledges the contribution of her mentors to the film industry
“When You Express Gratitude, It Helps You Lead” Brpur (plentiful) life that radiates positivity,” says National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta, whose recently released book The Stars in My Sky: They Who Brighten My Film Journey Getting appreciation from Bollywood stalwarts. Not because he has painted 30 of them, but the book is the kind of person he is – simple, honest and adamant in accepting all those who supported him in his early days.
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In the book, Divya talks about her association with some of the biggest names in the film industry like Gulzar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Salman Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Yash Chopra, Sonu Nigam, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra . Gurdas Maan and many others.
“It doesn’t matter where and how you start. What matters is the end,” she says over a phone call from Mumbai. “It’s the best tribute I can pay to everyone I see I have grown up and admired; They were my pillars of support and are an integral part of my life’s journey today.
From sneaky and immersive interactions with cine stalwarts who have renounced their celebrity and welcomed the newcomer, Divya talks about the impact she had on her and what she learned from her. She also looks at the other side of it filmy Personalities that the audience sees only on the silver screen and often wonders about their aura. The actress, who has done over 100 films in a career spanning two decades and authored two books in five years, says, “I haven’t forgotten anyone who helped me, but I might have to write a sequel because 32 chapters is enough. are not.
Dutta says ever since she achieved success in Yash Chopra’s Hindi films Veer ZaraThe roles he has performed have earned him appreciation, critical acclaim and awards. Divya, who has played an important role in films like, says, “To play a memorable role, it is more important to play the lead role.” Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, The Forgotten Hero, Kargil War And Delhi-6, in his latest short film Sheer Korma, She essays the part of a non-binary who has to deal with her mother’s distrust and non-acceptance of her sexuality. The film, yet to be released in India, recently won the Best Director/Actor/Short Film award at the international film festival circuit in the US.
“I am thrilled that I have been accepted and seen by audiences in my small but diverse roles,” she says., Next, Divya has films with Dibakar Banerjee and Rakesh Sharma. But she is still most excited about her latest book, in which she narrates tales of her shooting sets and the vanity vans of superstars. From the anxiety of facing veteran actors to matching the calm confidence of superstars, the experiences have been varied and unexpected for them. “I’m living the life of my dreams,” she admits openly.
(The Stars in My Sky: They Who Brighten My Film Journey is published by Penguin Random House India)
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