Before turning 20, Divya Bharti had already starred as the lead in over 20 films, earning both a Best Debut award and a Special Jury award. Regarded as one of the most promising talents of her era, she tragically passed away at 19 on April 5, 1993. Reflecting on her untimely demise, Shah Rukh Khan, who debuted alongside her in the 1992 film Deewana, once shared that he found her incredibly talented and refreshingly different from the typical actor, including himself.
SRK’s Fond Memories of Divya
In an old interview with NDTV, Shah Rukh remembered his late co-star Divya with great affection. He described himself as a serious person and recalled how she brought a fun, spontaneous energy to their interactions. They worked together in the 1992 hit Dil Aashna Hai as well. He once shared a moment when she called him more than just an actor, referring to him as an "institution," something that deeply moved him and stayed with him over the years.
A Sudden Loss That Left SRK Shocked
Recalling the moment he heard about Divya's passing, SRK shared that he was in Delhi at the time. He initially mistook the late-night radio play of their song Aisi Deewangi as a sign of rising fame. However, the next morning brought the heartbreaking news of her death after a fall from a window. It left him deeply shocked, especially since they were expected to work together on another film.
A Remarkable Career in Just a Few Years
The young actress began her acting journey with the Tamil film Nila Penne (1990) and quickly gained recognition through the Telugu hit Bobbili Raja opposite Venkatesh. She starred alongside top Telugu actors like Chiranjeevi in Rowdy Alludu and Mohan Babu in Assembly Rowdy. Her Bollywood debut came with Vishwatma (1991) opposite Sunny Deol, followed by roles in Balwaan with Suniel Shetty, Shola Aur Shabnam with Govinda, and Dil Hi To Hai with Jackie Shroff. In 1992 alone, she featured in 12 films, including Deewana and Dil Aashna Hai with Shah Rukh Khan.
SRK’s Fond Memories of Divya
In an old interview with NDTV, Shah Rukh remembered his late co-star Divya with great affection. He described himself as a serious person and recalled how she brought a fun, spontaneous energy to their interactions. They worked together in the 1992 hit Dil Aashna Hai as well. He once shared a moment when she called him more than just an actor, referring to him as an "institution," something that deeply moved him and stayed with him over the years.
A Sudden Loss That Left SRK Shocked
Recalling the moment he heard about Divya's passing, SRK shared that he was in Delhi at the time. He initially mistook the late-night radio play of their song Aisi Deewangi as a sign of rising fame. However, the next morning brought the heartbreaking news of her death after a fall from a window. It left him deeply shocked, especially since they were expected to work together on another film.
A Remarkable Career in Just a Few Years
The young actress began her acting journey with the Tamil film Nila Penne (1990) and quickly gained recognition through the Telugu hit Bobbili Raja opposite Venkatesh. She starred alongside top Telugu actors like Chiranjeevi in Rowdy Alludu and Mohan Babu in Assembly Rowdy. Her Bollywood debut came with Vishwatma (1991) opposite Sunny Deol, followed by roles in Balwaan with Suniel Shetty, Shola Aur Shabnam with Govinda, and Dil Hi To Hai with Jackie Shroff. In 1992 alone, she featured in 12 films, including Deewana and Dil Aashna Hai with Shah Rukh Khan.
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