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India.com
6 days ago
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This actress, who looked like Sridevi, became a superstar in her teens, won multiple awards, died at 19, and left 12 hit films unfinished, she was...
In the fast-changing world of Bollywood, stars come and go, but some leave behind an imprint that time cannot erase. Divya Bharti was one such phenomenon—an actress whose beauty, charm, and talent captivated millions. Her facial features often drew comparisons to the legendary Sridevi, and her rise was so swift that even established names like Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon reportedly felt her growing presence in the industry. During the 1990s, Divya became the face of youthful charm, winning hearts with her innocence and grace. But her journey came to an abrupt, tragic halt at just 19, leaving behind questions that remain unanswered. Divya's entry into films was nothing short of meteoric. She made her debut at just 16 in Telugu cinema before stepping into Bollywood. Within a span of two to three years, she delivered one hit after another, becoming a reigning queen of the box office. In 1992, Vishwatma released, and its iconic track Saat Samundar Paar turned into a timeless anthem. Movies like Deewana, Shola Aur Shabnam, and Dil Ka Kya Kasoor cemented her position as a rising superstar. At an age when most are just starting their careers, she already had a Filmfare Award for Best Debut in her hands. The night that changed everything On the night of April 5, 1993, tragedy struck. Divya fell from the balcony of her Mumbai apartment. She was rushed to the hospital but declared dead before arrival. At the time, she was just 19—and working on 12 films, many of which were left incomplete. Her sudden death sent shockwaves across the film industry. Questions and theories arose, but the exact circumstances of that night remain clouded in mystery. What happened to her incomplete films? One of her unfinished projects, Laadla, was eventually completed with Sridevi stepping into the role. Other films saw actresses like Juhi Chawla, Karisma Kapoor, and Raveena Tandon taking over. The 'what if' around Divya's career is one of Bollywood's most enduring conversations. Had she lived, she might have stood alongside or even surpassed the biggest names of her generation. More than three decades later, Divya Bharti's story still tugs at Bollywood's heart. She remains frozen in time—forever young, forever loved, and forever a mystery.
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7 days ago
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Meet Sridevi's doppelganger, who won many awards at a young age, left behind 12 hit films, died at 19; she is…
Home Entertainment Meet Sridevi's doppelganger, who won many awards at a young age, left behind 12 hit films, died at 19; she is… Meet Sridevi's doppelganger, who won many awards at a young age, left behind 12 hit films, died at 19; she is… This actress of the 80s-90s looked a lot like Sridevi. Her popularity increased to such an extent that many top actresses started feeling intimidated by her. Many stars come to the world of Bollywood and win people's hearts with their acting. But some stars shine on the cinematic scene for a very short time. Even after that, their name is remembered for years. One such actress was Divya Bharti. People used to compare her looks with Sridevi. She became so famous at a young age that even actresses like Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon started fearing her stardom. In the 90s, Divya won millions of hearts with her talent, innocence and beauty. But at the age of 19, her life's journey ended suddenly. Superstar and award winner at a young age Divya Bharti's film career was very short. But what she achieved is difficult even for many big stars. She debuted in Telugu films at the age of 16 and soon moved towards Hindi cinema. In a career of just 2-3 years, she became the queen of superhit films. Her film 'Vishwatma' was released in 1992. Its song Saat Samundar Paar is still on people's lips. Apart from this, films like 'Deewana', 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Dil Ka Kya Kasoor' made her a star overnight. She also won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut at such a young age. Tragic death and unfinished films On the night of 5 April 1993, Divya Bharti's life took a turn that no one can forget. She fell from the balcony of her Mumbai flat and died before reaching the hospital. This incident shook the entire film industry. At that time, she was only 19 years old and was working on 12 films, which remained incomplete. One of these was Ladla movie. Which was later completed by Sridevi. Similarly, heroines like Juhi Chawla, Karisma and Raveena were cast in her other films. There were many questions and discussions about her death, but even today it remains a mystery. If Divya's career had continued, she would probably have been one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Entertainment News on
Indian Express
09-08-2025
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‘Divya Bharti came crying to my office': Director Rajiv Rai recalls launching late actor without a screen test, says he rejected her in first meeting
The 1992 film Vishwatma, starring Sunny Deol, Chunky Panday, Divya Bharti among others continues to be remembered for its iconic music by Viju Shah, which also gave Divya her most famous dance number, 'Saat Samundar Paar'. In a recent interview, director Rajiv Rai recalled launching Divya in Bollywood with Vishwatma, without a screen test, and shared that even though Divya has passed away, the song still belongs to her. Talking to Radio Nasha Official, Rajiv shared, 'I'm the person responsible for bringing Divya to Bollywood.' He recalled meeting her at his office and said, 'She came to my office once or twice. I was worried talking to her, as I wasn't convinced. The second time she came, she cried. And then I realised, she is sincere. She will not give me trouble. First time I couldn't gauge her. Second time, I thought, she is a very good girl. I didn't even take her screen test.' He further recalled, 'I thought the role wasn't good, so I signed her for two-three films. She was very happy, and we became good friends. She gave no trouble. I knew I was giving her a song, but I didn't know that it would be the best song of her life, and in fact, for all of us. So I often feel happy that she might not be here with us anymore, but I have contributed to her life with that song. That song belongs to Divya Bharti. And people will always recall her for that, because she danced very well.' Also Read | Pahlaj Nihalani recalls Divya Bharti continued to shoot after stepping on a nail, would shoot for 20 hours: 'Mujhse dekha nahi jaa raha tha' Actor Sonam Khan, who shared screen space with Divya Bharti in the 1992 action drama Vishwatma, also recently opened up about her experience working with the late star. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Sonam reflected warmly on their bond: 'It was my last film. We used to joke and laugh a lot. She would have been a very, very huge star,' Sonam said. Divya Bharti's rise after Vishwatma was meteoric. She had 12 releases in the same year, including Deewana and Dil Aashna Hai, both opposite Shah Rukh Khan, who also made his film debut that year. By the time she was just 19, Divya had already acted in over 20 films across languages. It was on the sets of Shola Aur Shabnam that she met producer Sajid Nadiadwala through actor Govinda. They got married the same year. But just as her star was ascending, tragedy struck. On April 5, 1993, Divya Bharti died after falling from the balcony of her Mumbai apartment, at the age of 19. It was a shocking news that stunned the industry and her fans alike. In an old interview with NDTV, Shah Rukh Khan recalled the moment he heard the devastating news: 'I pray for her soul. I was sleeping in Delhi and they were playing my song, Aisi Deewangi (from Deewana). I thought I've become a big star… I woke up in the morning and I saw that she had died. She had fallen off from a window. It was one of the biggest shocks, because I think I was supposed to do another film with her.' Following her death, theories and speculations of foul play began to circulate. However, Divya's father firmly dismissed those claims, calling it a tragic accident.
India.com
07-08-2025
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This actress was advised by Sanjay Dutt to leave Bollywood, has special relationship with Divya Bharti, her name is...
This actress stepped into world of dreams with stars in her eyes and courage in her heart. But amid the shimmer of fame and flashing cameras, two seasoned voices quietly hinted, perhaps your light belongs elsewhere. It wasn't rejection, just a redirection, one that would leave a lasting echo in her journey, who has been associated with star actress Late Divya Bharti. Which actress is this? Here we are talking about Kainaat Arora, the cousin of the late Bollywood actress Divya Bharti, who recently shared insights into her challenging journey in the film industry. Despite her familial connection to celebrated star, Kainaat faced significant hurdles in establishing her own identity in cinema. In a interview with IANS, Kainaat revealed that both Sanjay Dutt and Ajith Kumar had advised her against pursuing a career in Bollywood. During the filming of Mankatha, Ajith Kumar remarked, 'Kainaat, you are too simple. You need to be fully prepared because the journey is not easy.' Similarly, Sanjay Dutt cautioned her about the industry's challenging nature. Kainaat also spoke about the support she received from co-stars like Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Mohanlal, and Gippy Grewal, who provided guidance and encouragement throughout her career. Who is Kainaat Arora? Originating from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Kainaat's path to the film industry was unconventional. She moved to Delhi for studies, pursued a course at NIFT, and began modeling to support herself financially. This modeling experience eventually led her to opportunities in cinema. Kainaat's entry into Bollywood began with Khatta Meetha alongside Akshay Kumar, followed by a notable role in Grand Masti. Despite these opportunities, she struggled to achieve the same level of success as her cousin Divya Bharti. More about Kainaat Arora Previously, in many interviews, Kainaat has openly discussed the struggles she faced in the industry, including rejection and typecasting, which led her to step back. She remains active on social media and occasionally in public appearances, still carrying herself with the grace and confidence that marked her early days. Despite a promising start, Kainaat's filmography remains limited, with her roles primarily being guest appearances or supporting characters.
India.com
29-06-2025
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9 films were incomplete after Divya Bharti's death, were later offered to..., made huge box office collections, films were…
Late actress Divya Bharti's film career was very short but superhit. She came into films in the year 1990 and died mysteriously in the year 1993. Before coming to Bollywood, Divya had worked in six films in the South cinema. With the death of the actress, many of her incomplete films were given to many different actresses. The actress has another record in her name, in which she did 12 films in a year. This record has not been broken till date. We will talk about those films that were offered to different actresses after Divya Bharti's death. Which was Divya Bharti's debut film? Divya made her debut in Tamil cinema with the film Nilli Panne (1990). After this, the actress made her Tollywood debut and then entered Bollywood in the year 1992 with the film 'Vishwatma'. In her short film career, Divya gave hits like Shola Aur Shabnam, Deewana, Balwan and Rang. It is worth mentioning that the film Laadla was released 11 months after Divya's death (17 March 1994), which proved to be a superhit. Divya had shot half of the film, but after her death, the film went to Sridevi. Which actresses got the film after Divya's death? After Divya Bharti's death on 5 April 1993, her films which were left incomplete include Sridevi in Laadla (1994), Karisma Kapoor in Dhanwan (1993), Raveena Tandon in Mohra (1994), Tabu in Vijaypath (1994), Mamta Kulkarni in Andolan (1995), Juhi Chawla in Kartavya (1995), Manisha Koirala in Kanyadaan (1993), Kajol in Hulchul (1995) and Pooja Bhatt in Bodyguard (1995). Let us tell you about Divya Bharti that when she was in 9th class, she started getting offers for modeling and films. During this time she was 14 years old. After doing Tamil and Telugu films, Divya made a splash in Bollywood in 1992 with Rishi Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan starrer film 'Deewana'. Divya Bharti is still popular for her party song Saat Samandar from her Bollywood debut film Vishwatma.
