Divya Bharti’s life on screen
Vikram Sandhu is making a biopic on the life and times of the actress, the circumstances around whose death in April 1993 continue to be a mystery
On April 5, 1993, a promising actress of her time, fell to her death from the balcony of her flat. 20 years later, a biopic is being made on the life and mysterious death of Divya Bharti. The film will be directed and produced by Vikram Sandhu of Shaheed Bhagat Singh fame, who has also written the script for it.
Sandhu disclosed, "My film is based on a young girl in her teens who becomes a star overnight, and how her journey from a small town girl to fame leads her to a drastic stage. It might sound similar to some real character but it is not based on any particular star."
Sandhu further said, "We have just finalised the script. The film is in the pre-production stage. My lead protagonist will be a well known actress or a completely fresh face depending on what the film demands."
Meanwhile, a source close to the venture told Mirror, "The filmmaker is searching for a look alike of Divya Bharti as the female lead. Auditions are on in Karnal, Chandigarh, Jammu and Delhi by their banner Angel Film Creatives."
Actress Divya Bharti debuted in a 1990 Telugu film Bobbili when she was just sixteen. The film, a super hit, was also dubbed in Hindi. Two years later, Divya made her Bollywood debut with Dil hi to hai. She acted in 13 films, including Deewana where she was cast opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She married producer Sajid Nadiadwala. There was a police enquiry around her sudden death which remains a mystery till date. Two of her films Rang and Shatranj were released posthumously.
It is learnt that Sandhu's biopic, to be shot in India and Dubai, is expected to go on floors soon.
Divya Bharti’s films
Shatranj (17 Dec 1993) (Released)
Rang (7 Sep 1993) (Released)
Kshatriya (29 Mar 1993)
Dil Hi To Hai (1 Jan 1993) (Released)
Dil Aashna Hai (25 Dec 1992) (Released)
Dushman Zamana (2 Oct 1992) (Released)
Balwaan (11 Sep 1992) (Released)
Shola Aur Shabnam (2 Jul 1992) (Released)
Deewana (25 Jun 1992) (Released)
Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (31 Jan 1992)
Vishwatma (24 Jan 1992) (Released)
Jaan Se Pyara (1 Jan 1992) (Released)
Geet (1 Jan 1992) (Released)
Vikram Sandhu is making a biopic on the life and times of the actress, the circumstances around whose death in April 1993 continue to be a mystery
On April 5, 1993, a promising actress of her time, fell to her death from the balcony of her flat. 20 years later, a biopic is being made on the life and mysterious death of Divya Bharti. The film will be directed and produced by Vikram Sandhu of Shaheed Bhagat Singh fame, who has also written the script for it.
Sandhu disclosed, "My film is based on a young girl in her teens who becomes a star overnight, and how her journey from a small town girl to fame leads her to a drastic stage. It might sound similar to some real character but it is not based on any particular star."
Sandhu further said, "We have just finalised the script. The film is in the pre-production stage. My lead protagonist will be a well known actress or a completely fresh face depending on what the film demands."
Meanwhile, a source close to the venture told Mirror, "The filmmaker is searching for a look alike of Divya Bharti as the female lead. Auditions are on in Karnal, Chandigarh, Jammu and Delhi by their banner Angel Film Creatives."
Actress Divya Bharti debuted in a 1990 Telugu film Bobbili when she was just sixteen. The film, a super hit, was also dubbed in Hindi. Two years later, Divya made her Bollywood debut with Dil hi to hai. She acted in 13 films, including Deewana where she was cast opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She married producer Sajid Nadiadwala. There was a police enquiry around her sudden death which remains a mystery till date. Two of her films Rang and Shatranj were released posthumously.
It is learnt that Sandhu's biopic, to be shot in India and Dubai, is expected to go on floors soon.
Divya Bharti’s films
Shatranj (17 Dec 1993) (Released)
Rang (7 Sep 1993) (Released)
Kshatriya (29 Mar 1993)
Dil Hi To Hai (1 Jan 1993) (Released)
Dil Aashna Hai (25 Dec 1992) (Released)
Dushman Zamana (2 Oct 1992) (Released)
Balwaan (11 Sep 1992) (Released)
Shola Aur Shabnam (2 Jul 1992) (Released)
Deewana (25 Jun 1992) (Released)
Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (31 Jan 1992)
Vishwatma (24 Jan 1992) (Released)
Jaan Se Pyara (1 Jan 1992) (Released)
Geet (1 Jan 1992) (Released)
