'This has been a knockout year for me'
India, Nov. 12 -- Actor Divya Dutta calls 2026 a "knockout" year, with the success of the web show Chiraiya and films Gajab Raat and Last Man In Tower. "When people come and say that you have ruled the OTT, it feels nice, as I wanted that for a long time and it happened. It's rare to get praise and success together," she says.
Released in March, Chiraiya set the tone for the year. "It created a wave, and to date people come to me relating themselves to the show. My character became a phenomenon. I have had admiration with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Veer-Zaara (2004), but this went on a different level," she says.
Dutta also worked with Manoj Bajpayee on three projects this year. "I wanted to work with Manoj for so long, and this year I only worked with him. The best thing is all three have been distinctive roles for us," she says, referring to Gajab Raat, Last Man In Tower and the upcoming Gandhi And My Mother, directed by Sudhir Mishra.
She recently reunited with veteran actor Waheeda Rehman for a film. "I love her warmth. We spent quality time together and even shopped. It couldn't have gotten better than this," shares Dutta....
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