Power Creator Awards 2026: Divya Dutta wins the Literary Voice award; recalls how losing her mother inspired her first book, says, 'I realised that words have amazing power'
Actor and writer Divya Dutta won the Power Creator: The Literary Voice award at the Times Entertainment Power Creator Awards 2026 , held in Mumbai on October 23. The honour recognised her work in writing and storytelling, and her ability to connect with readers through stories, columns and poems. The event celebrated creators from fields such as entertainment, fashion and literature.
Divya Dutta says writing helps her connect with peopleSpeaking at the ceremony, Divya Dutta said she was happy to be recognised alongside digital creators . “To be amongst all the powerful creators is the need of today. Everyone is in it. And to be a part of it, in whichever way I can be, which is with words, it’s truly special for me,” she said. She added that writing has remained an important part of her journey beyond acting and that storytelling helps her connect with people.
Divya Dutta recalls her journey from school stories to booksDivya revealed that her interest in writing began in school and college. She later wrote newspaper columns and slowly understood how words could help her reach people. “I think I found a connection with people where I realised that words have amazing power. And how people connect with you through them. So that kind of really made me continue writing,” she said. Her journey later led her to books and poetry , where she could explore personal experiences and emotions through different forms of writing.
Divya Dutta says her mother inspired her first bookDivya shared that the loss of her mother led her to write her first book as a tribute. “One fine day, I think when I lost my mom was the first time I thought I must write a book celebrating her,” she said. She added with a smile that she was glad she did not remain a one-book author, as she went on to write another book and explore poetry. For her, the award was also a reminder of how personal experiences can turn into stories that touch others.
Celebrities attend the award nightSeveral celebrities and digital creators attended the ceremony, including ‘Dhurandhar’ fame Aditya Uppal, Kubbra Sait, Orry, Sufi Motiwala, Madhurima Tulli, Vishal Malhotra , Ruhee Singh, Saurabh Sachdeva and Shahzad Ali, among others.
The awards had two categories: Jury Choice and Popular Choice. The jury members selected the Jury Choice winners, while the audience chose the Popular Choice winners through voting.
Divya Dutta says writing helps her connect with peopleSpeaking at the ceremony, Divya Dutta said she was happy to be recognised alongside digital creators . “To be amongst all the powerful creators is the need of today. Everyone is in it. And to be a part of it, in whichever way I can be, which is with words, it’s truly special for me,” she said. She added that writing has remained an important part of her journey beyond acting and that storytelling helps her connect with people.
Divya Dutta recalls her journey from school stories to booksDivya revealed that her interest in writing began in school and college. She later wrote newspaper columns and slowly understood how words could help her reach people. “I think I found a connection with people where I realised that words have amazing power. And how people connect with you through them. So that kind of really made me continue writing,” she said. Her journey later led her to books and poetry , where she could explore personal experiences and emotions through different forms of writing.
Divya Dutta says her mother inspired her first bookDivya shared that the loss of her mother led her to write her first book as a tribute. “One fine day, I think when I lost my mom was the first time I thought I must write a book celebrating her,” she said. She added with a smile that she was glad she did not remain a one-book author, as she went on to write another book and explore poetry. For her, the award was also a reminder of how personal experiences can turn into stories that touch others.
Celebrities attend the award nightSeveral celebrities and digital creators attended the ceremony, including ‘Dhurandhar’ fame Aditya Uppal, Kubbra Sait, Orry, Sufi Motiwala, Madhurima Tulli, Vishal Malhotra , Ruhee Singh, Saurabh Sachdeva and Shahzad Ali, among others.
The awards had two categories: Jury Choice and Popular Choice. The jury members selected the Jury Choice winners, while the audience chose the Popular Choice winners through voting.
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