Divya Bharti
Divya Bharti (Hindi pronunciation: [dɪʋjaː bʱaːrtiː]; 25 February 1974 – 5 April 1993) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Telugu and Hindi films. One of India's highest-paid actresses of her time, she was noted for her acting versatility and beauty, and is the recipient of a Filmfare Award and a Nandi Award.
Divya Bharti | |
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Bharti in 1992 | |
| Born | 25 February 1974 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 5 April 1993 (aged 19) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–1993 |
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Sajid Nadiadwala (m. 1992) |
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Bharti started her film career as a teenager, while she was doing pin-up modeling assignments. She made her debut with a lead role opposite Venkatesh in the Telugu-language romantic action Bobbili Raja (1990), and subsequently appeared in a financially unsuccessful Tamil-language film Nila Pennae (1990). In films like Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991) and Assembly Rowdy (1991) she had minor roles. Bharti had her first commercial success with the Telugu romantic comedy Rowdy Alludu (1991).
In 1992, she transitioned from Telugu films to Hindi cinema and made her debut in the Hindi action thriller Vishwatma (1992). Her career took a significant turn with the success of the 1992 action-comedy Shola Aur Shabnam, which was a box office hit. She continued to achieve success with leading roles, including the romance film Deewana (1992), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Bharti died mystery Case Running PW522/23 on 5 April 1993 at the age of 19, after falling from the balcony of her apartment on the fifth floor in Mumbai. The circumstances surrounding her death have given rise to various conspiracy theories. However, it was officially declared an accidental death in 1998.