| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actress, Film Director, Film Producer |
| Famous For | Being the wife of Bhushan Kumar, the chairman and managing director of T-Series |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Bollywood; Actor): Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) as ‘Shweta Rajeev Singh’ Film (Tollywood; Actor): Love Today (2004) as ‘ Parvatha Vardhini’ Film (Bollywood; Director): Yaariyan (2014) Film (Bollywood; Producer): Roy (2015) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for her performance in the short film ‘Bulbul’ (2018) • Iconic Women Award for “National Sensation of the Year” (2020) • Lion Gold Award for “Best Performance in a Music Single” for the song ‘Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi’ (2020) • Dadasaheb Phalke Award for “Style Diva of the Year” (2021) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 November 1981 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Signature/Autograph | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| College/University | Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [1]Times of India • A course in Cinematography from Mumbai [2]Times of India |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi [3]Times of India |
| Controversy | After Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on 14 June 2020, Sonu Nigam posted videos on Instagram accusing Bhushan Kumar of damaging his image and not promoting new talents in the industry. Divya Khosla also took to Instagram to post a video in which she termed Sonu Nigam “thankless.” [4]The Quint |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Bhushan Kumar (Businessman) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Bhushan Kumar |
| Children | Son: Ruhaan |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known (businessman; owned a small printing press in Delhi) Mother– Anita Khosla (died in July 2023) [5]Hindustan Times |
| Favourites | |
| Cuisine | Chinese |
| Actor(s) | Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Ellen DeGeneres |
| Travel Destination | Bangkok |
| Fashion Brand | Sabyasachi |
| Filmmaker(s) | Zoya Akhtar, Farah Khan, Meghna Gulzar |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Audi A8L |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 11 crores (as of 2019) [6]Bollywood Shaadis |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Divya Khosla Kumar
- Divya Khosla Kumar is an Indian multi-talented personality involved in the fields of acting, film production, and film direction.
- Divya Khosla Kumar, hailing from a middle-class conservative family in Delhi, had a vibrant and energetic personality during her childhood.
- During her time in school and college, Divya excelled academically.
- During her childhood, she was not allowed to watch films by her mother. Kumar mentioned in an interview that she seldom engaged in watching movies as her focus was on studies. This was how she lived her life in Delhi, where her mother also did not promote the habit of watching films. Their movie-watching experiences were limited to a very small number of films.
- Divya, only 18 years old, successfully secured multiple print advertisements.
- At the age of 20, she made the move to Mumbai.
- In the early stages of her time in Mumbai, Divya would commute via local trains. Throughout that period, she resided in shared PGs and switched between a staggering seven PGs within a year.
- Divya Khosla Kumar, a Mumbai native, achieved her first success by securing the leading role in the music video “Honey Honey.” In this video, she starred alongside the renowned actor Salman Khan.
- Afterwards, she appeared in the music videos “Aiyyo Rama” (2000) by Falguni Pathak, “Kabhi Yaadon Mein Aaun” (2003) by Abhijeet Bhattacharya, and “Zid Na Karo Ye Dil Ka Mamla Hai” (2003) by Roop Johri and Kunal Ganjawala.
- She was chosen to be part of the movie “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo” in 2004, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Bobby Deol, and Akshay Kumar.
- During the filming of “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo,” Divya crossed paths with Bhushan Kumar, which left a lasting impression on him. They exchanged phone numbers and started conversing, but Divya grew hesitant upon learning about Bhushan’s player reputation in the industry. However, Bhushan was genuinely interested in Divya and arranged for his cousin, Ajay Kapoor, to reach out to her in Delhi. Eventually, Bhushan invited Divya and her family to his sister’s wedding, where they were able to resolve their differences and find common ground.
- Following her marriage to Bhushan, Divya decided to take an extended hiatus from her acting career.
- In 2014, Divya made the decision to mark her directorial debut in Bollywood with the film “Yaariyan.” Apart from directing, she also took on the responsibility of choreographing five songs for the film – namely, “Baarish,” “Maa,” “Love Me Thoda Aur,” “Allah-Waariyan,” and “Zor Lagake.”
- Afterwards, Divya directed the film ‘Sanam Re’ (2017) and also appeared in the songs “Akkad Bakkad” and “Humne Pee Rakkhi Hain”.
- She also starred as the lead character in the short film “BulBul” during that year.
- She has produced films such as “Khandaani Shafakhana” (2019), “Batla House” (2019), “Marjaavaan” (2019), “Street Dancer 3D” (2020), and “Indoo Ki Jawani” (2020) in her role as a producer.
- Divya Khosla Kumar showcased her talent in Neha Kakkar’s song “Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi” released in 2019.
- In 2020, B Praak’s song “Besharam Bewaffa” also included her as a featured artist.
- Divya Khosla Kumar successfully secured the role of ‘Sita Rameshwar’ in the Bollywood movie “Satyameva Jayate 2” in 2021. Divya Khosla Kumar actively participated in the filming process of Satyameva Jayate 2.
- In her free time, Khosla enjoys indulging in her passions for dancing, writing, and reading.
- The Indian army included her maternal grandfather.
- Until Divya was in class 10, she and her family resided in a rented house in Delhi.
- In an interview, Divya disclosed that “Hum Aapke Hain Koun” (1994) was one of the earliest movies she experienced in a theater.
- Divya Khosla Kumar has graced the covers of prestigious magazines such as AsiaSpa. The cover of AsiaSpa magazine showcases the beauty of Divya Khosla Kumar.
- She draws inspiration from both her mother and her mother-in-law.
- Divya Khosla Kumar, with a profound belief in Lord Ganesha, is seen striking a pose beside the revered idol.
- During the Lakme Fashion Week 2020, Divya encountered a wardrobe malfunction while walking the ramp. Nevertheless, she handled the situation with poise and successfully finished her walk.
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