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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dia Mirza recalls sharing room with her hairdresser to ward off unwanted visitors: 'We have to find our ways to survive'
Dia Mirza who made her debut with 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' paved a path for herself in the industry as an outsider with no support. In a recent interview, Dia has opened up on how she had to find her own ways to survive here and create a safety net for herself. She admitted that it was scary initially when she started out young but her team was her constant support through the years. When asked about surviving in the industry, without any backing, Dia said in an interview with Official People Of India, "I'll have to write a book about that someday. There's so much, there are so many layers to that question. But, if I have to be simple, it was hard and terrifying." She also spoke about saving herself from unwanted situations or attention sometimes and said, "My hairdresser used to share my room with me for many years to ward off unwanted visitors. It was really hard. I myself look back now and think I don't know how I managed.' The actress added, "A lot of the women in the industry have always had some parent around. Somebody's father or mother have always been a very active participant in their film career. I never had that. My team – hairdresser, makeup artist, and spotboy were my safety net. Which is why I never changed those technicians and that support group for years." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Colonia La Yerba (ver precio) Verisure Undo The actor continued, 'Prasad anna was my spotboy for all of the years that I worked until he passed away. I lost him during Covid. My hairdresser worked with me for 16-17 years straight, from my first film. That kind of created a safety net for me. We have to find out own ways to survive.' Dia also added that today when she looks back, she regrets some of her characters. "There are so many things that I have done as scenes or the kind of characters that I have played in my earlier films, without even realising how regressive some of that was or how I was being objectified, or how patriarchal the mindset was in the projection of the character. All of that only becomes something that you learn about and become aware of, therefore you can make better choices later. ' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ira Khan enjoys coffee with Nupur Shikhare, Junaid Khan and mom Reena Dutta in 'perfect family photo' from Germany
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan is soaking in some quality family time during her stay in Germany. She recently stepped out for a cosy coffee outing with her husband, Nupur Shikhare, and was joined by her brother Junaid Khan, mother Reena Dutta, and mother-in-law Pritam Shikhare. Ira gave fans a glimpse of their heartwarming get-together through a sweet post on social media. (Also Read: Ira Khan on being a star kid: Being a part of the family I am, has affected my mental health) On Tuesday, Ira took to Instagram and shared a lovely picture of herself spending quality time with her family. The picture showed her sitting beside her mother, Reena, and husband, Nupur, while her brother, actor Junaid, was seen sitting with Ira's mother-in-law. They were seen enjoying coffee at a street-side eatery and posed together for a sweet picture. In the caption of her post, Ira dropped just a bunch of red heart emojis. The internet couldn't stop gushing over the adorable family picture. One of the comments read, "Oh this picture made my heart happy." Another wrote, "Wow ... Family gathering brunch." A third user commented, "Perfect family picture." Another said, "Such a beautiful picture." One added, "Love the pic. Especially your mum on his side and his mum next to Junaid. How comfortable, wholesome, inclusive – how beautiful. +10 points to the one who did the seating arrangement." A post shared by Ira Khan (@ Earlier, in an interview with Official People Of India, Ira had spoken about her bond with brother Junaid and said, "I don't know whether this happens with all siblings, but either I wanted to be exactly like him in some aspects, while in some aspects I had to be exactly the opposite. He liked Manchester United. So I had to not like Manchester United. We fought every single day till he finished school. When he went to college, he got a life, so he stopped troubling me and then we actually became very close. So it was a very big shift but it was a fun shift." While Ira is not a part of the film industry, her brother Junaid made his Bollywood debut with the film Maharaj and was praised for his performance. He followed it up with his first theatrical release, Loveyapa, alongside Khushi Kapoor. Although the film failed to make a mark at the box office, it received some love after its OTT release. It is available to stream on JioHotstar.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dia Mirza recalls ‘hard, terrifying' years of sharing room with her hairdresser to ward off unwanted midnight knocks on door: ‘Had to find a way to survive'
Dia Mirza, who started her film journey as a background dancer in a Tamil film, has had her own share of ups and downs as an outsider in the industry. After winning the title of Miss Asia Pacific International title in 2000, she marked her debut in Hindi cinema with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, alongside R. Madhavan. She has often shared losing several films because the opportunities were offered to others with industry backing. In a recent interview, Dia revealed that she had to share her room with her hairdresser to avoid unwanted knocks at night. The actor, whose parents got divorced when she was four and father passed away at nine, also spoke about how female actors in the industry had parents to support them, but she didn't. During a conversation with Official People Of India, Dia was asked about navigating her path as an outsider in the film industry. 'I'll have to write a book about that someday. There's so much, there are so many layers to that question. But, if I have to be simple, it was hard and terrifying,' she smiled and replied. She went on to reveal sharing her room for the longest time. 'My hairdresser used to share my room with me for many years to ward off unwanted visitors. It was really hard. I myself look back now and think I don't know how I managed.' ALSO READ | 'Priyanka Chopra had solid support from parents…me and Lara Dutta ate instant noodles because we had no money', recalls Dia Mirza It was Dia's team that stood strong with her at all times. 'A lot of the women in the industry have always had some parent around. Somebody's father or mother have always been a very active participant in their film career. I never had that. My team – hairdresser, makeup artist, and spotboy were my safety net. Which is why I never changed those technicians and that support group for years,' she said. The actor continued, 'Prasad anna was my spotboy for all of the years that I worked until he passed away. I lost him during Covid. My hairdresser worked with me for 16-17 years straight, from my first film. That kind of created a safety net for me. We have to find out own ways to survive.' Talking about how women characters today are better developed by female writers than how men wrote their roles years ago, she said, 'There are so many things that I have done as scenes or the kind of characters that I have played in my earlier films, without even realising how regressive some of that was or how I was being objectified, or how patriarchal the mindset was in the projection of the character. All of that only becomes something that you learn about and become aware of, therefore you can make better choices later.' On the work front, Dia Mirza was last seen in the Netflix film Nadaaniyan, with Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Health
- Pink Villa
'I couldn't hold him until...': Dia Mirza recalls son Avyaan had hole in his intestine and underwent life-saving surgery
While motherhood is a blissful phase for a woman, becoming one is never easy! Bollywood actress Dia Mirza turned mother after welcoming her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, in 2021. After his birth, the little boy was immediately taken to the ICU and underwent life-saving surgery, as revealed by Dia in a recent interview. She opened up about her life-threatening pregnancy at 39. The Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein actress said that she delivered Avyaan in a 'crazy' situation as she developed an acute bacterial infection. Talking to the Official People Of India, Dia Mirza disclosed that the bacterial infection was likely due to a side effect of an appendix surgery, which she underwent during the fifth month of her pregnancy. "By the end of my sixth month, we realised that my placenta was haemorrhaging and my body was going into sepsis. If the baby wasn't delivered, neither of us could be saved. It was quite scary," said the 43-year-old. Revealing more about her complicated delivery, Dia added that she just wanted the doctor to save her baby. After Avyaan was born, he weighed only 810 grams. At the same time, the actress was on IV antibiotics, and later doctors concluded that the bacteria she had were life-threatening. However, owing to the medication, things were under control. Further, Mirza recalled remaining on antibiotics for 21 days. On the other hand, her premature son had to undergo life-saving surgery 36 hours after his birth, as he had a hole in his intestine. Sharing how doctors performed the surgery, the actress mentioned, "They put a stoma on him. They basically pulled the intestine out of the body, and it was an exposed stoma." Taking the conversation forward, the Bheed actress mentioned COVID-19 and said that she was allowed to visit Avyaan only twice a week, and mentioned how the pandemic increased her concerns. Dia could not hold him until he was 2.5 kg, and then she brought him home for exactly 20 days. After the little boy gradually gained strength and weighed 3.5 kg, he underwent another surgery, and the stoma was corrected. In the same interview, the Nadaniyaan actress made a heartfelt revelation about writing a book for her son. The book compiles her pregnancy journey and details every aspect of her complicated delivery. Stating how Avyaan has taught her 'grace,' Dia said that it takes a lot of grace to survive, endure, and smile through the pain that Avyaan has experienced. For the unversed, Dia Mirza was earlier married to her longtime business partner, Sahil Sangha. They got separated in 2019, and later she got hitched to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021. The couple turned parents to Avyaan the same year. Well, the actress also has a stepdaughter, Samaira, from Vaibhav's previous marriage.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dia Mirza Reveals She, Her Son Nearly Died During Childbirth: 'Pulled Intestine Out And...'
Last Updated: Dia developed a life-threatening bacterial infection, and as such, had to give birth to her son prematurely. Dia Mirza gave birth to her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, when she was 39 years old. She revealed in a recent interview that she nearly lost her life when she was pregnant. Dia developed a life-threatening bacterial infection, and as such, had to give birth to her son prematurely. Avyaan also had to undergo life-saving surgery, and Dia wasn't allowed to hold him as he was delicate. Dia Mirza told Official People Of India, 'I developed an acute bacterial infection, which could have been a side effect of my appendix surgery that I underwent during the fifth month of my pregnancy. By the end of my sixth month, we realised that my placenta was haemorrhaging and my body was going into sepsis. If the baby wasn't delivered, neither of us could be saved. It was quite scary." When the actress was rushed to the hospital, she asked her doctor to save only her baby. However, her gynaecologist asked her to trust him. As Avyaan was born, he was taken to the ICU as he weighed just 810 grams. Meanwhile, Dia was on IV antibiotics. She added, 'They discovered 48 hours later that the bacteria in me were life-threatening. Avyaan had to go through life-saving surgery 36 hours after he was born. My son had a hole in his intestine and underwent surgery. They put a stoma on him — they basically pulled the intestine out of the body, and it was an exposed stoma." 'I was allowed to visit him only twice a week; I could not hold him until he weighed 2.5 kg. I brought him home for exactly 20 days, and no nurse was willing to touch him because it was a really terrifying visual. So I handled the dressing. After he became 3.5 kg, he underwent another surgery that lasted 3–4 hours, and the stoma was corrected," the actress added. Dia Mirza, the renowned Bollywood actress and environmental activist, has journeyed through love, motherhood, and personal growth over the past decade. In October 2014, Dia married her long-time partner and business associate, Sahil Sangha, in a peaceful Arya Samaj ceremony at his farmhouse in Chhatarpur, Delhi. However, in August 2019, after five years of marriage, the couple announced their separation. In February 2021, Dia found love again with businessman Vaibhav Rekhi. Their wedding was a private event in Mumbai, featuring a unique Vedic ceremony conducted by a female priest, a gesture that aligned with Dia's values of inclusivity and empowerment. The couple had met during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, and their relationship blossomed from there. In May 2021, Dia announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, who was born prematurely in May. He spent two months in the NICU before being discharged. Dia described the experience as humbling and joyful, highlighting the challenges and gratitude she felt during this time. First Published: June 02, 2025, 18:29 IST
