Dia Handrich famously known as Dia Mirza is an Indian actor, model, producer and social worker who mainly works in Bollywood.
She was born on December 9, 1981, in Hyderabad to Frank Handrich, a German graphics and interior designer based in Munich and Deepa, a Bengali interior designer. Her parents got divorced when she was about four years old.
Her mother married Ahmed Mirza, a Muslim man from Hyderabad, following which she adopted her step-father's surname.
Dia Mirza attended Vidyaranya High School and later enrolled into Nasr School in Khairtabad. She later went to Stanley Junior College before graduating from Ambedkar Open University in Hyderabad.
Before acting in films, Dia Mirza worked for a media firm and also did modeling and TV commercials for brands.
She made her Bollywood debut in 2001 with the film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. She then appeared in several movies including Alag, Dum, Deewaanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Parineeta, Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Salaam Mumbai, Sanju (2018), Thappad (2020) among others.
Besides acting, Dia Mirza won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000 after being crowned Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 2000.
On the personal front, Dia Mirza got married to her longtime business partner Sahil Sangha on October 18, 2014 however the actress announced their separation in August 2019.
On February 15, 2021, Dia Mirza married businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in Mumbai.
The actor had a premature birth to a baby boy, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi on May 14, 2021. She also has a step-daughter, Samaira Rekhi from her first marriage.
In this India Today Democratic Newsroom panel discussion, an editorial team examines India's recurring air pollution crisis as air quality index (AQI) levels reach hazardous marks across Delhi-NCR and multiple metropolises ahead of Diwali.
Actors Dia Mirza, Shriya Saran, Nikki Galrani Pinisetty, and Aadhi Pinisetty attended the launch of Ray, an experiential jewellery community and centre in Bengaluru. Speaking about the initiative, Dia Mirza highlighted how the space amalgamates fine jewellery, art, and culinary experiences while reflecting on how jewellery represents financial independence, heritage, and emotional legacy. Shriya Saran described jewellery as an emotional purchase that connects generations, noting the value of exploring bespoke pieces in an immersive setting. Founder Shikha Dada and co-founder Saad Salman detailed the vision behind Ray, describing it as India's first jewellery community where patrons can spend leisure time exploring gemstone collections, rose-cut diamond jewellery, and art. Marketing head Ritesh explained the mansion-style layout, featuring an art gallery alongside luxury collections, while Nikki Galrani Pinisetty emphasised the venue's exclusive, appointment-only model.
A political controversy erupted in Mumbai after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation took down a cracker-free Diwali awareness video featuring actor Dia Mirza following objections from BJP leaders. The Bombay High Court intervened, criticising the decision and observing that festivals belong to everyone and cannot be isolated by religion. Emphasising that India is a secular nation, the court called Mirza's appeal a positive environmental message and noted it was ideal to restore the video. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the civic body's move, stating the BMC holds the right to decide content on its social media handles.
The Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure over the removal of actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali awareness video by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, asking the civic body to restore it. The civic body had taken down the video following objections and political backlash from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including MLA Amit Satam, who alleged an anti-Hindu bias. Dia Mirza had appealed to citizens to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers to safeguard the environment and public health. The High Court observed that pollution poses a severe public health hazard and urged collective efforts to tackle deteriorating air quality. NCP-SP leader Clyde Crasto defended Mirza, alleging that the BJP communalised an environmental initiative despite similar appeals made by other prominent personalities. The High Court stressed the need to prioritise air quality concerns over political controversies.
A political row has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation over a Diwali awareness campaign. The civic body had recorded videos featuring influencers, celebrities such as Madhuri Dixit, cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, and actor Dia Mirza, following Bombay High Court directives to encourage a pollution-free festival. However, Mumbai BJP leader Ameet Satam strongly objected to Mirza's anti-firecracker appeal, asserting that traditions are rooted in culture and outside advice is unnecessary. Following the political backlash, the civic administration removed the video featuring Mirza from its platforms.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Dia Mirza, actor and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, shared her thoughts on the rising air pollution crisis across the country, why it's rising and on how to tackle it.
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Dia Mirza, R Madhavan, and Saif Ali Khan's beloved classic, ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’, is making a comeback to theaters.
Dia Mirza addressed the systemic issues that contribute to environmental degradation, criticising the economic systems driven by consumerism.
The actress Dia Mirza has been named PETA India’s ‘Person of the Year 2023’.
Shah Rukh Khan’s third film of the year, Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, hit the screens on Thursday, riding on the massive success of SRK’s first two movies this year, Pathaan and Jawan, both of which grossed over Rs 1,000 crore globally. One of the most anticipated films of the year, Dunki, which marks the return of Hirani after five years, also casts Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Anil Grover, Vikram Kochhar and Dia Mirza in key roles. The move has received a grand welcome from the people with cinema theatres going full even for the early morning show.
Amid the ongoing Bollywood Drug nexus, NCB is currently grilling Sushant Singh Rajput's talent manager Jaya Saha. Jaya's chats have revealed the names of many Bollywood's A Listers So, who are these Bollywood celebs? Deepika Padukone, Shraddha kapoor, Dia Mirza, Rakulpreet Singh etc. These are the names of some big bollywood actors named in SSR drug link. Watch to find out more.
As NCB widens its probe into the alleged Bollywood-drug nexus case, after Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh, now Deepika Padukone, Dia Mirza are on the probe agency's radar.
After Deepika Padukone, now Dia Mirza is on Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) radar in connection with Bollywood drugs case, according to sources.
Dia Mirza, whose name came up in NCB's investigation in connection with Bollywood drug case, has denied the charges against her.
Masked goons entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University and thrashed students and professors there. Directors Vishal Bhardwaj, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu and Richa Chadha were among the host of Bollywood personalities who turned up in solidarity with those protesting against the violence at the JNU, in Mumbai. In a peaceful gathering of hundreds, Bollywood was at the forefront .....including Swara Bhasker, Rahul Bose, Dia Mirza, Ali Fazal, Hansal Mehta joined the protesters. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone also visited the JNU campus and stood in solidarity with the students thus giving momentum to the protest.
