Actor
Dia Mirza
Based In
Mumbai, India
Origin
Hyderabad, India
Years Active
2000 – Present
Dia Mirza Biography
Dia Mirza Basic Information
- Full Name: Dia Mirza
- Date of Birth: 9 December 1981
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, India
- Current Location: Mumbai, India
- Age Range: 44–45 years
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession / Industry: Actress, Producer, Model, Social Activist
- Years Active: 2000 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Frank Handrich (German) – Works in the hospitality industry
- Mother: Deepa Mirza (Indian) – Homemaker
- Stepfather: Dr. Asif Mirza – Gynecologist
- Siblings: No biological siblings reported
- Spouse: Vaibhav Rekhi – Businessman
- Children: None reported as of 2026
Education
- Schooling: Mount Carmel College, Hyderabad, India
- Higher Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
- Other Training: Acting and modeling training before entering the film industry
Career Highlight
| Year | Project / Film / Show | Role / Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Dancer | Tamil film; Extra |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Reena Malhotra | Bollywood debut |
| 2001 | Deewaanapan | Kiran Choudhary | – |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Muskaan | – |
| 2003 | Dum | Kaveri | – |
| 2003 | Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Saundarya | – |
| 2003 | Tehzeeb | Nazneen Jamal | – |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… | Preeti Jaiswal | Special appearance |
| 2004 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Jiya | – |
| 2004 | Stop! | Shama | – |
| 2005 | Blackmail | Anjali Mohan | – |
| 2005 | My Brother…Nikhil | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Naam Gum Jaayega | Natasha/Gitanjali | – |
| 2005 | Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai | Simran | – |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Gayatri | Critically acclaimed |
| 2005 | Dus | Anu Dheer | – |
| 2006 | Fight Club – Members Only | Anu Chopra | – |
| 2006 | Prateeksha | Reena Brown | Television film |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Item Dancer | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Alag | Purva Rana | – |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Simran | Hit film |
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Shilpa | Ensemble cast |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Meeta Mattoo | – |
| 2007 | Cash | Aditi Jhamwal | – |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | Sia | Anthology film; segment: Zahir |
| 2008 | Krazzy 4 | Shikha | – |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2009 | Jai Veeru | Anna | – |
| 2009 | Kisaan | Priya | – |
| 2009 | Acid Factory | Max | – |
| 2009 | Fruit and Nut | Monica Gokhale | – |
| 2009 | Kurbaan | Rehana | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Hum Tum Aur Ghost | Gehna Sinha | – |
| 2011 | Love Breakups Zindagi | Naina | – |
| 2012 | Paanch Adhyay | Ishita | Bengali film |
| 2014 | Bobby Jasoos | – | Producer |
| 2014 | Familywala | Anjali | – |
| 2016 | Salaam Mumbai | Karishma | Iranian-Indian film |
| 2016 | Ganga – The Soul Of India | Herself | TV documentary |
| 2018 | Sanju | Manyata Dutt | Biopic special appearance |
| 2019 | Kaafir | Kainaaz Akhtar | TV series |
| 2020 | Thappad | Shivani | – |
| 2021 | Wild Dog | Priya Verma | Telugu film |
| 2021 | Call My Agent: Bollywood | Episode 1 | TV cameo |
| 2023 | Bheed | Geetanjali | – |
| 2023 | Dhak Dhak | Uzma | – |
| 2023 | Made in Heaven | Shehnaz | Season 2 |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Pari Walia | TV series |
| 2025 | Nadaaniyan | Nandini Mehta | – |
| 2025 | The Dooars World | Narrator | Short film |
| TBA | Ikka † | TBA | Netflix film, unreleased |
| 2022 | No Water No Viilage | Narrator | Film by Munmun Dalaria |
Recent Activity
- Debut & Breakthrough: Made her Bollywood debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001) and won multiple Best Female Debut awards.
- Environmental Activism: Recognized globally as an environmental advocate; IIFA Outstanding Contribution to
- Environment (2012) and Iconic Gold Award Environmentalist of the Year (2024).
- Award-Winning Performances: Gold Award for Best Actress Critics – OTT for Kaafir (2019).
- Producer & Multi-Talent: Produced films like Bobby Jasoos (2014) and balanced a career in acting, modeling, and activism.
- Recent Endeavors (2026): Upcoming projects include Ikka with Sunny Deol, web series with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Jimmy Shergill, and debut as children’s author Dia Mirza Rekhi.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Female Debut | Bollywood Movie Award | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Won |
| 2003 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Zee Cine Award | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Won |
| 2003 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Filmfare Award | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Nominated |
| 2003 | Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Screen Award | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein / Deewaanapan | Nominated |
| 2011 | BIG Star Most Entertaining Awards | Actress in a Romantic Role | BIG Star Most Entertaining Award | Love Breakups Zindagi | Nominated |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Outstanding Contribution | IIFA Outstanding Contribution to Environment | – | Won |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actress Critics – OTT | Gold Award | Kaafir | Won |
| 2022 | Mother Teresa Memorial Award | – | Mother Teresa Memorial Award | – | Won |
| 2023 | BBC 100 Women | Inspiring & Influential Women | BBC 100 Women List | – | Won |
| 2024 | Iconic Gold Awards | Environmentalist of the Year | Iconic Gold Award | – | Won |
About Dia Mirza
Acting, modeling, and environmental activism.
Yes, Miss Asia Pacific International 2000.
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001).
Yes, environmental and women empowerment initiatives.
Vaibhav Rekhi, businessman.