Divya Dutta talks about ‘Chhaava’ and her love for versatile roles
When director Utekar approached her for the role of a Maratha queen, she was initially unsure. However, his confidence in her convinced her to take it on.
Divya Dutta (Photo Credits: IANS)
Critically acclaimed actress Divya Dutta has bagged a Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for her role in Chalk n Duster.
Divya tweeted a photograph of herself while holding on to the trophy.
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She captioned it: "And the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for best actor in negative role for Chalk n Duster Happyyyyy."
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"This is my first ever Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation award and that too for a negative role… It is just overwhelming," she added in a statement.
Released in 2016, Chalk n Duster narrates the story of the commercialisation of the Indian private education system, the changing student-teacher relationship and issues faced by them.
Directed by Jayant Gilatar, the film also stars Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi, Zarina Wahab and Girish Karnad.
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When director Utekar approached her for the role of a Maratha queen, she was initially unsure. However, his confidence in her convinced her to take it on.
The historical drama, which also stars Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna, portrays the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the valiant Maratha warrior.
A new alleged fraud has come to light pertaining to the organisers of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF).
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