Happy Birthday Divya Dutta: Award-Winning Movies of the Versatile Actress

Divya Dutta is celebrating her 47th birthday today, September 25. She is undeniably one of the finest actresses in the film industry, who has left an indelible mark with her versatile on-screen performances. Divya, who made her acting debut in 1994 with the film Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna, has worked in several hit films, television shows, and web series. She has also appeared in Malayalam, Punjabi and Nepali films, in addition to Hindi cinema. In her career spanning over 30 years, Divya has received numerous accolades for her outstanding performances.

On the occasion of her birthday, here is a list of her award-winning movies.

Divya Dutta’s Award-winning Movies

1. Veer-ZaaraDivya Dutta was catapulted to fame after her role in Yash Chopra’s romantic drama Veer-Zaara. In the film, she plays Shabbo, Zaara’s house helper and friend. The actress received nominations for her supporting role in the 2004 film in Filmfare, IIFA, GIFA, Screen and Zee Cine awards. She bagged the trophy for Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female and GIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005.
2. Delhi 6Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starrer Delhi 6 was not a success at the box office. However, Divya’s performance as Jalebi led her to earn the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2010.
3. Stanley Ka DabbaDivya Dutta played Ms. Rosy, an English teacher in Amole Gupte’s Stanley Ka Dabba, which was released in 2011. The actress was honoured with the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2012 Lions Gold Award.
4. Bhaag Milkha BhaagFarhan Akhtar’s sports drama Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has attained a cult status among the cinephiles. The 2013 movie revolves around the real-life story of Milkha Singh, an Olympian who was a champion of the Commonwealth Games. Divya played Isri Kaur, Milkha’s elder sister, in the film. She received the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female, the Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014.
5. IradaThe Aparnaa Singh-directed thriller stars Naseerudin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Divya Dutta and Sharad Kelkar in the main roles. Irada revolves around the contemporary issue of eco-terrorism. Divya won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017.
6. Sheer QormaFaraz Arif Ansari’s Sheer Qorma, starring Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta and Swara Bhasker, is an LGBT short film about the lives of a woman and a non-binary person. In 2021, Divya bagged the Golden Glory Awards for Best Actress in a Lead Role.
7. DhaakadMore recently, Divya bagged the News18 Showsha Reel Awards for Best Performance in a Negative Role in Kangana Ranaut’s Dhaakad. In the action film, released in 2022, she portrayed an evil Rohini.

Divya Dutta’s Upcoming Movies

The actress was last seen in Tahira Kashyap’s comedy-drama Sharmajee Ki Beti alongside Sakshi Tanwar and Saiyami Kher. At present, Divya has Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Chhaava in the pipeline.