Divya Dutta is on cloud nine. And why shouldn’t she be? The actress won the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Irada at the 65th National Film Awards today (April 13). This is her first National Award. She released a statement for the media in which she is feeling grateful and the actor in her is alive again.”The actor in me feels alive again and grateful that there is appreciation pouring in. I am overjoyed with the news,” said Divya. She further added, “First, my film Manto going to Cannes Film Festival and now the National Award…I am overwhelmed. After a 100 odd films, this is my first National Award and I am going to treasure this moment. It means the world.”
In Irada, Divya played the role of a minister. The movie also featured Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. The film was also awarded with the Best Environment Film Award. ALSO READ: 65th National Film Awards full winners list 2018: Sridevi named Best Actress for Mom, Vinod Khanna honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Director Anubhav Sinha, who is directing Divya for their upcoming movie Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai, took to his Instagram account congratulating the actress. Check out Anubhav’s post right here:
Divya has delivered some remarkable performances in movies like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Special 26, Stanley Ka Dabba, Badlapur, Delhi 6, Veer-Zaara and more recently in Blackmail. It’s good to see that the lady finally got a National Award, something, as Anubhav said was long impending. We at BollywoodLife congratulate Divya for this. Hoping she continues to deliver some more brilliant performances.