Divya Dutta brings memories & poetry to life at a city session

With warmth and a touch of nostalgia , Divya Dutta took the audience at KCC on a personal journey through the people and moments that have shaped her life in Mere Apne – a storytelling and spoken word session held on Friday evening. With her eyes twinkling as she spoke, Divya drew from stories of her mother, family and friends, revisiting memories that have stayed with her through the years. She brought them to life with poetry and intimate anecdotes. The actress also looked back at her early years in the film industry and the people she met along the way who helped her find her footing and a sense of belonging. From Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra to Shah Rukh Khan and Shyam Benegal, Divya shared personal memories of encounters, friendships and lessons that left a lasting mark on her journey.

Mothers never really leave us – they are always with us. My mother would tell me, ‘Jo opportunity mili hai, uska sundar istemal karo, apna X-factor add karo, so people notice you




Mr Bachchan made me feel at home. When he first invited me to celebrate Holi at his house, it felt like he was saying, ‘You belong to the industry.’ I had always felt like an outsider, but that feeling changed