Divya Khossla is someone who is rewriting the playbook of the new-age heroine!

In the current era of Bollywood, where audiences are seeking beyond predictable narratives to experience performance and impactful storylines, very few actresses are walking the path of reinvention. Soaring past the glitz and glamour, they are stepping into unexpected roles that are equal parts challenging and intense, and Divya Khossla is someone who is rewriting the playbook of the new-age heroine.

Divya Khossla added flair to her filmography with projects like Yaariyan 2, Savi and the upcoming film, Ek Chatur Naar. With each role, she is leaning towards shedding layers of the past only to serve something entirely new. In Yaariyan 2, Divya played Laadli Chibber, a recovering thalassemia patient who aspires to win a beauty pageant. While on one side, her mother wants her to get married, but Laadli desires to fulfill her ambitions. Talk about creating an unimaginable yet inspiring combination of a thalassemia patient aspiring to soar in life!

Later in 2024, Divya Khossla surprised everyone with Savi, one of her most ambitious screen choices. She entered a new world of intense drama and brought to life a gritty tale about a woman who attempts to jailbreak her husband from a high-security prison. In this thrilling drama, Divya’s performance showcased her acting range, from her ability to pull off emotionally vulnerable sequences to displaying female rage. She brought to the fore an unseen avatar, something that the audience hadn’t imagined! Her knack to make this bold pick affirmed her stance as a dynamic powerhouse who is not afraid to experiment with complex characters.

Coming up next for Divya is #EkChaturNaar, a quirky comedy that has already left audiences curious about what’s to come from Divya. The recently released trailer and posters have offered a generous peek at Divya’s character, showcasing her mind-blowing transformation to breathe life into a mysterious but witty character. Going by her track record of staying unpredictable and versatile with her acting depth, she is sure to leave everyone blown away with this upcoming release.

Be it sweet romance, gritty drama or quirky comedy, Divya Khossla is silently creating a niche with her choices, with each one being different from the other. With every role, she is not just breaking the typecast, but is also emphasising the potential of a new-age female actress.

By Keerti Kadam