Divya Dutta recalls kidnapping threat: ‘Har Jagah Aisa Hota Hai'
Divya Dutta
recently opened up about a terrifying chapter from her childhood during the turbulent Punjab insurgency of the 1980s. In a candid conversation with Hindi Rush, the actress revealed that she once received a kidnapping threat when she was young, claiming that the incident deeply impacted her and her family.
Divya explained that during the time of unrest, some individuals took advantage of the prevailing fear and uncertainty. She revealed that a letter threatening to kidnap her, was sent to their home, leaving her family distressed.
Despite the fear, Divya emphasised the power of community support in small towns helped her pull through. 'Chote sheheron mein support system bahut strong hota hai,' she remarked, adding that people often came together to help each other.
Her mother, who was raising her alone, found strength in the close-knit bonds of the neighbourhood.
'Small town ki beauty yeh hoti hai ki aapke sab rishtedaar aapke aas pass hote hain. Meri mummy akeli thi, toh har koi unke saath khada tha... Jab aap akele hote huye bhi akele nahi hote, woh shayad ek khoobsurat neighbourhood hota hai,' Divya recalled, reflecting on the warmth and solidarity they received from their small-town community during that difficult time.
Eventually, it turned out that the letter was a fake—sent by someone hoping to stir fear during already unstable times.
Divya Dutta, for over three decades, has moved effortlessly between different film genres and roles. Whether it was her tender presence in 'Veer Zaara', her strength in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', or the darker shades she explored in Badlapur, Divya never once played it safe. She's been part of ensemble hits like 'Delhi-6' and 'Baghban'.
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