Mumbai, February 25 – Former actress Mamta Kulkarni paid tribute to the late Divya Bharti on her 52nd birth anniversary on Wednesday, sharing a heartfelt message in her memory.
Mamta posted a throwback picture of herself with Divya on Instagram, who died at the age of 19 in 1993.
She wrote, “Happy Birthday, Divya Bharti,” along with celebratory emojis, as she fondly remembered the actress who made a significant impact on Hindi cinema despite her short career.
Divya Bharti was known for her acting, vibrant personality, and beauty. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. She began her career as a teenager while working as a pin-up model.
Divya made her acting debut with the Telugu film Bobbili Raja in 1990, which was a box office success. She subsequently starred in successful Telugu films such as Assembly Rowdy and Rowdy Alludu, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry.
She transitioned to Hindi cinema with the action thriller Vishwatma in 1992. She was then seen in Shola Aur Shabnam. She also appeared in films such as Jaan Se Pyaara, Deewana, Balwaan, Dil Hi To Hai, Dushman Zamana, Geet, Dil Aashna Hai, Kshatriya, and Rang. Her last film was Shatranj, released in 1993, which starred Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff, and Juhi Chawla.
In 1993, Bharti died at the age of 19 after falling from the balcony of her apartment in Bombay. The circumstances of her death led to various conspiracy theories, but it was officially ruled as an accidental fall.
Mamta Kulkarni starred in films such as Waqt Hamara Hai, Krantiveer, Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Andolan, Baazi, China Gate, and Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller. She left the film industry after appearing in the film Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum.
