Divyanka Tripathi, likewise known by her wedded name Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya is an Indian performing artist who works in the Hindi media business. She rose to popularity by assuming a double job in Zee TV’s sequential Banoo Main Teri Dulhann for which she won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in the show classification. Afterwards, she acted in a Lead Role for depicting the character of Dr Ishita Raman Bhalla in Star Plus’ cleanser musical show Ye Hai Mohabbatein.
In 2017, she won the dance reality demonstrate Nach Baliye. She also participated in India’s Best Cinestar’s Ki Khoj, Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, Box Cricket League 2 and Nach Baliye 8. Divyanka also hosted shows like The Voice 3 and Nach Baliye 9.
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Individual Life
Actress Divyanka Tripathi was born on 14 December 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Divyanka has a height of 5 feet 5 inches and a weight of 65 kg approximately. she has dark brown coloured eyes and black coloured hair.
Divyanka’s father Narendra Tripathi was a pharmacist. Her mother Neelam Tripathi was a housewife. Divyanka has an elder sister named Priyanka Tiwari. She has a younger brother also named Aishwarya Tripathi. Aishwarya is a pilot by profession.
She went to Nutan school in Bhopal. She finished a mountaineering course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi.
She dated performing artist Sharad Malhotra, her co-performer from Dulhan. They were seeing someone in 2015. On 16 January 2016, she got drawn into her Ye Hai Mohabbatein co-on-screen character Vivek Dahiya. The couple got married on 8 July 2016 in Bhopal. On the set of Nach Baliye, Tripathi revealed that her love story was made by her two fangirls.
| Real Name | Divyanka Tripathi |
| Nick Name | Divyanka |
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous Role | Dr Ishita Raman Bhalla in Ye Hai Mohabbatein. |
| Birth Date | 14 December 1984 |
| Age | 36 years (as of 2020) |
| Birth Place | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Debut | Banoo Main Teri Dulhann |
Divyanka Tripathi Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 152.4 cm in meters- 1.52 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 5” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 65 kgs in Pounds- 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Education Qualification and Schooling/College
| Education Qualifications | Graduation |
| Schooling | Carmel Convent School, Bhopal. |
| College | Sarojini Naidu Govt. Girls P.G. (Auto.) College, Bhopal |
| Mountaineering course | Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi. |
Divyanka Tripathi’s Family
| Father | Narendra Tripathi |
| Mother | Neelam Tripathi |
| Sister | Priyanka Tripathi |
| Brother | Aishwariya Tripathi |
| Ex-Boyfriend/Early Affairs | Sharad Malhotra |
| Husband | Vivek Dahiya |
Divyanka Tripathi’s Career
Tripathi started her career as an anchor on All India Radio, Bhopal. She participated in Pantene Zee Teen Queen in 2003 and won the title of Miss Beautiful Skin. In 2004, Tripathi participated in India’s Best Cinestar’s Ki Khoj and ended up being in top 8 from Bhopal zone. She again contested from Indore zone where she was declared the runner up. This ensured her qualification for phase 2 of the contest where she lost eventually. She was crowned Miss Bhopal.
Tripathi made her acting debut in telefilms for Doordarshan. She received recognition for Zee TV’s drama fiction Banoo Main Teri Dulhann by playing the dual roles of Vidya, an orphan and illiterate girl, and Divya, a modern and literate girl. She won many awards for her performance in the show including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in Drama Category and the Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face.
She then featured in the second season of Star Plus’s horror thriller Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai. Later she played the role of Rashmi Sharma, a housewife in SAB TV’s comedy-drama Mrs. & Mr Sharma Allahabadwale.Tripathi with her co-star Karan Patel at the launch of Star Plus’ serial ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’
Since 2013, she has portrayed the character of Dr Ishita Bhalla, an infertile dentist who marries a chief executive officer, to provide maternal affection to his daughter in Ekta Kapoor’s show Ye Hai Mohabbatein opposite Karan Patel. Her portrayal of Ishita won her many awards and nominations such as the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role, the Lions Gold Award for Best Actress in Lead Role, and the Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role. In 2015, she received a Shan-E-Bhopal Award. In 2016, she received two awards at the Gold Awards for Face of The Year and Best Actress in a Lead Role.
In 2017, she participated in Nach Baliye 8 with her husband Vivek Dahiya and won the show. On the show, she was injured and the audience accused her of a fake injury. However, she posted a video to provide evidence that the injury was real.
In 2019, Tripathi hosted Star Plus’s singing reality show The Voice 3.
Divyanka Tripathi in the media
In 2017, Tripathi posted some emotional tweets condemning the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Chandigarh on Independence Day (15 August), some of which she addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take strict action against the rapist.
In 2014, Tripathi was ranked number 23 among the “35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television” by MensXP.com, an Indian lifestyle website for men. In 2017, she became the first Indian television actress who appeared in the Forbes Celebrity 100, a list based on the income and popularity of India’s celebrities.
In the same year, Tripathi was trolled for her character Haryanavi from the serial Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She was called pathetic and disgusting for using dark brown makeup for this role. About this Tripathi replied to the troll by saying:
If I chose to be dark… How’s it pathetic? Do you find it pathetic? You guys don’t even think before bashing! Which Indian actor will voluntarily choose to look dark on screen? It’s not usual!!!”, “Know me first before judging! I’m doing that makeup myself! Everyday! So, please… Watch the track, understand and respect instead of writing baseless provocative comments!
Divyanka Tripathi Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lala Hardaul | Rani Padmavati |
| 2014 | A Divorce to Remember | Zara |
Divyanka Tripathi Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Zee Teen Queen | Herself / Contestant | Zee TV |
| 2004 | India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj | Herself / Contestant | Zee TV |
| 2005 | Viraasat | Melanie Kapoor | STAR Plus |
| 2006–09 | Banoo Main Teri Dulhann | Vidya / Divya | Zee TV |
| 2008 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Herself | NDTV Imagine |
| 2009 | Intezaar | Radhika / Meera | STAR One |
| 2010 | Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Rashmi Sharma | SAB TV |
| 2011 | Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story | Suman Tripathi | SAB TV |
| Adaalat | Kumud Sharma / Flavia Golmes | Sony TV | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Nikita | Star Plus |
| Ramayan | Devi Apsara | Zee TV | |
| 2013 | Savdhaan India | Resham | Star Bharat |
| 2013–2019 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Dr. Ishita Bhalla | Star Plus |
| 2014 | Box Cricket League 1 | Player | Sony TV |
| 2016 | Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant | TV Reporter | Life OK |
| Box Cricket League 2 | Player | Colors TV | |
| 2017 | Nach Baliye 8 | Herself / Contestant | Star Plus |
| 2019 | The Voice 3 | Host | Star Plus |
| Nach Baliye 9 | Herself / Guest Host | Star Plus | |
| Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala | Nitya | ALTBalaji | |
| 2019 | Yeh Hai Chahatein | Dr. Ishita Bhalla | Star Plus |
| 2020 | The Greedy Closet | Herself / Guest | Zee TV |
Divyanka Tripathi Awards and nominations
Divyanka Tripathi grace the 18th ITA Awards, 2018
Star Parivaar Awards
2018 Favourite Maa
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2017 Favourite Maa
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite Patni
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite Maa
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite Digital Sadasya (Female)
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite Bahu
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Favourite International Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2015Favourite Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2015Favourite Digital Sadasya (Female)
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2015International Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Indian Television Academy Awards
2018 ITA Award For Best Actor (Female) Jury
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016Best Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Gold Awards
2018 Kesh King Healthy Hair
2018Most Celebrated Actor (Female)
2017Best Jodi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2016 Best Popular Actress
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2015 Face Of The Year Indian Telly Awards
2019 Best Actor Female In A Lead Role (Jury)
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
2019 TV Personality Of The Year
2015 Best Jodi On TV
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Divyanka Tripathi Facts
- She was born and brought up in Bhopal, India.
- She belongs to a Hindu family.
- Divyanka is married to actor Vivek Dahiya.
- She made her acting debut with the serial Virasaat in 2005.
- In 2003, she won the title of Miss Bhopal.
- Divyanka Tripathi wanted to be an actress from her childhood.
- In 2017 she participated in Nach Balliye season 8 with her husband Vivek Dahiya and won the show.
- Divyanka also hosted reality shows.
- She is also active on social media and has more than 11 million followers on Instagram.
- She won the ‘Miss Bhopal’ title in 2003.
- She was the winner of talent hunt show “The Zee Cine Star’s Ki Khoj,” Indore in 2004.
- Her father wanted her to be part of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). She enrolled in the Bhopal Rifle Academy where she won a gold medal in rifle shooting. Moreover, she aspired to become an army officer.
- She was trolled for carrying a fake injury in Nach Baliye 8, but she confirmed the truth behind her injury by uploading a video.
- She was adventurous in her younger days and a mountaineering course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India.
- She started her TV career with Doordarshan’s daily soaps.
- She likes to shop from Lokhandwala in Mumbai.
- Her dream role is to play the role of a ‘psychopath’ or a ‘police officer.’
- She did her first job when she was in school, as a host of All India Radio (AIR) for which she was paid ₹800.
- In her free time, she enjoys shopping, especially from Lokhandwala area of Mumbai.
Divyanka Tripathi Favorites
| Favorite Food | Dal Baati Churma, Ice cream, Chocolates |
| Favorite Actor’s | Salman Khan, Sonu Sood |
| Favourite Actress | Nargis |
| Favourite Movies | Bollywood: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lamhe Hollywood: The Godfather |
| Favorite Singer’s | Kailash Kher, Shubha Mudgal, Enrique Iglesias, Elton John |
| Favorite Book | P.S. I love you by Cecelia Ahern |
| Favorite Destination | Kashmir, Mauritius, San Francisco |
| Favorite Colour(s) | White , Blue |
Social Media Handles
Divyanka Tripathi is super active on all the social media platforms. Link to her profiles are given below :
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