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The Stars in Divya Dutta's Life

By REDIFF MOVIES DESK
November 11, 2021 18:36 IST
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Love surrounded Divya Dutta as she launched her second book.

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: Divya Dutta and Shabana Azmi have a quick discussion about her book, The Stars In My Sky, while journalist-author Bharathi S Pradhan, Javed Akhtar and Sriram Raghavan look on. All photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
 

Even if you have never met Divya Dutta, there are a few things that stand out about the actress.

One, her incredible talent.

Two, her perseverance to make it in a field she was passionate about but where 'outsiders', as the label goes, find to very different to survive.

Three, her smile.

Four, her humility, which has led to her second book, The Stars In My Sky: Those Who Brightened My Film Journey. About which Shabana Azmi had something to say (do watch the video below to find out what).

Five, the twinkle in her eye about which a certain someone, whom Shabana Azmi fondly calls Jaddu, had this to say.

All videos: Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com

 

If you are wondering why Javedsaab said that last bit about his wife, actor-singer Gurdas Maan has the answer. And, of course, don't miss his amazing singing!

 

At her book launch, which took place in Mumbai on November 11, Divya had planned to read a different excerpt. But Shabana Azmi insisted she read this. Watch the video to find out why.

 

While Javed Akhtar had not read the book, Shabana Azmi had read bits. And this is what she had to say.

 

Film-maker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra made some interesting revelations about Divya. He even decided to say a poem for her. And he chose Subramania Bharati's Nirbhay. Watch to find out why!

 

Candid moments from the event.

Book launch in Divya Dutta

IMAGE: Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar are very fond of Divya Dutta.

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: A quick word with director Sriram Raghavan.

 

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: Shabana Azmi; film editor P S Bharati; Divya Dutta; screenplay writer Pooja Ladha Surti; Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra; Sriram Raghavan; Gurdas Mann and his wife Manjeet.

 

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: Don't you love Shabana Azmi's necklace?

 

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: Eye-to-eye with Rajit Kapur.

 

Divya Dutta book launch

IMAGE: Divya with her latest creation.

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