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Divyanka Tripathi
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Tripathi in 2017
Born (1984-12-14) 14 December 1984 (age 40)
Alma mater Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
Known for
  • Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
  • Banoo Main Teri Dulhann
  • Nach Baliye 8
  • Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11
Spouse(s)
Vivek Dahiya
(m. 2016)
Awards Full list

Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya (born 14 December 1984) is a famous Indian television actress. She is well-known for playing two different characters, Vidya and Divya, in the TV show Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. She also played Dr. Ishita Bhalla in the popular show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. In 2017, she won the dance reality show Nach Baliye 8. Later, in 2021, she was the runner-up in the stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.

Early Life and School Days

Divyanka Tripathi was born on December 14, 1984, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. She went to Carmel Convent School in Bhopal. After school, she studied at Sarojini Naidu Government Girls PG College. She also completed a special mountaineering course. This course was at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi.

Her Journey in Acting

Divyanka started her career as a host for All India Radio in Bhopal. In 2003, she won the title of Miss Beautiful Skin in a beauty contest. The next year, in 2004, she joined a talent show called India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj. She did very well and was among the top contestants. In 2005, she was crowned Miss Bhopal.

Divyanka's first acting role was in a TV movie for Doordarshan. She also hosted a show called Akash Vani. In 2005, she acted in the show Yeh Dil Chahe More. Her big break came in 2006 with the Zee TV show Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. In this show, she played two roles: Vidya and Divya. People loved her as Vidya, and she won many awards for her acting. These awards included the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in Drama Category. The show was very successful and ran for three years.

Divyanka Tripathi at the audio release of 'From Sydney With Love'
Divyanka Tripathi in 2010

After Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, Divyanka appeared in other shows. In 2007, she was a contestant on the reality show Jjhoom India. In 2008, she joined Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan, another dance show. She also hosted a show called Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1. In 2010, she played Rashmi Sharma in the comedy show Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale. She also took part in the stunt show Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout in 2011.

In 2013, Divyanka got another very popular role. She played Dr. Ishita Bhalla in Ekta Kapoor's show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Her character was a dentist who married a CEO to care for his daughter.

Divyanka Tripathi on the sets 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein'
Divyanka Tripathi on the set of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein in 2015

The show was a huge hit and ran for six years until 2019. Divyanka won many awards for her role as Ishita. These included the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role. She also received the Face of The Year award in 2016.

In 2017, Divyanka participated in Nach Baliye 8 with her husband, Vivek Dahiya. They won the competition, which was a big achievement. In 2019, she hosted the singing reality show The Voice 3. From late 2020 to early 2021, she presented the crime show Crime Patrol. In 2021, she was a contestant on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, where she finished as the first runner-up.

Her Life Outside Work

Divyanka Tripathi married actor Vivek Dahiya. They got engaged on January 16, 2016.

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Divyanka with her husband Vivek Dahiya in 2016

The couple had their wedding on July 8, 2016, in Bhopal.

Her Work on Television

Divyanka Tripathi has been part of many TV shows. Here are some of her most notable roles:

Year Title Role Notes
2004 India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj Contestant
2006–2008 Banoo Main Teri Dulhann Vidya Sagar Pratapsingh
2008–2009 Divya Amar Shukla
2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Presenter
2010 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale Rashmi Sharma
2011 Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story Chinki
2013–2019 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Dr. Ishita Bhalla
2017 Nach Baliye 8 Winner
2019 The Voice 3 Host
2021 Crime Patrol Presenter
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Contestant 1st runner-up

Awards and Recognitions

Divyanka Tripathi has won many awards for her acting. You can find a full list of her awards and nominations on a separate page.

See also

  • List of Hindi television actresses
  • List of Indian television actresses
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