Bollywood actress Divya Dutta recently shared a chilling memory from her childhood during the 1980s Punjab insurgency. She recounted that amid rising unrest, she received a kidnapping threat at home.
Reflecting on those tense days, Divya said, “Uss time pe joh insurgency thi, kuch log local hote the apne jaan pehchaan wale. Woh bhi kuch mauko ka fayda uthate hai. Har jagah aisa hota hai. Unhone aisa khat bheja tha ghar par. Chote sheheron mein support system bahut strong hota hai (During insurgency, there were some locals, people we knew, who took advantage of the situation. One such person sent a threat letter to our house. But in small towns, the support system is very strong)”.
Divya clarified that it was a fraudster behind the threat. She added, “He was a fraud who sent that letter. I still remember how people came and helped us at that time. When you're alone but don't feel alone, that's the beauty of a wonderful neighbourhood,” the 47‑year‑old actress said.
She emphasized the strength and solidarity of her small‑town upbringing, especially in moments of crisis. Speaking about her mother, Divya remarked, “The beauty of a small town is that all your relatives live nearby. My mother was alone, but everyone stood by her. That was a beautiful feeling.”
Divya began her acting journey in 1994 with the Hindi film Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna. Since then, she has appeared in numerous successful and critically acclaimed films, including Chhaava, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Badlapur, Lootera, Umrao Jaan, and Veer‑Zaara. Most recently, she appeared opposite Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava, playing the role of Soyarabai, and she is reportedly set to feature in an upcoming project titled Nastik—though details remain undisclosed.
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