Divya Dutta

Divya Dutta is one of Bollywood's most reliable and respected supporting actresses, quietly building an impressive career since her 1994 debut. The Ludhiana-born performer has carved out a niche for herself across Hindi and Punjabi cinema, delivering memorable turns in films like Veer-Zaara, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Stanley Ka Dabba. Her breakthrough came with the powerful 1999 Punjabi film Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh, where she played a Muslim woman torn between love and communal conflict during Partition. But it was her gutsy supporting role in the 2017 social drama Irada that earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, cementing her status as a powerhouse performer who elevates every project she's part of. What makes Divya special isn't just her acting chops—it's her willingness to take on unconventional roles that challenge both her and the audience. She's equally comfortable in intense dramas and lighthearted comedies, bringing depth to characters that could've been one-dimensional in less capable hands. Beyond the big screen, she's proven her versatility in web series, winning a Filmfare OTT Award for the spy thriller Special OPS. More recently, she's been crushing it with compelling work in streaming projects while maintaining her presence in quality Hindi cinema. Divya's also an author, having written The Stars in My Sky, proving she's an artist in the truest sense—someone who refuses to be confined to a single medium.

Awards & Nominations

;National Film Awards • 2018 – National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – Irada ; Filmfare Awards • 2005 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Veer-Zaara • 2010 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Delhi-6 • 2014 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ;Filmfare OTT Awards • 2020 – Won – Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress (Drama Series) – Special OPS ; Zee Cine Awards • 2005 – Won – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female – Veer-Zaara • 2014 – Won – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ; IIFA Awards • 2005 – Nominated – IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Veer-Zaara • 2010 – Won – IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Delhi-6 • 2012 – Nominated – IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Stanley Ka Dabba • 2013 – Nominated – IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Heroine • 2014 – Won – IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ; Global Indian Film Awards • 2005 – Won – GIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Veer-Zaara ; Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards • 2004 – Nominated – Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Joggers' Park • 2012 – Nominated – Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Stanley Ka Dabba • 2014 – Won – Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ; Screen Awards • 2005 – Nominated – Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Veer-Zaara • 2010 – Nominated – Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Delhi-6 • 2014 – Nominated – Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Gippi • 2019 – Nominated – Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Blackmail ; Other awards • 1993 – Won – Best Actress & Best Dancer Award in Punjab Youth Festival