1 / 7 Dia Mirza has consistently used her platform to challenge entrenched societal norms, speaking up on issues often overlooked in the entertainment world. From calling out ageism and unsafe industry practices to championing environmental action and children’s wellbeing, she continues to redefine what it means to be a socially conscious public figure. Her voice remains bold, empathetic, and transformative.
2 / 7 Bollywood star Dia Mirza celebrates her birthday today and apart from her immense acting talent, here are some things we respect her for.
3 / 7 Mirza deviated from the customary Hindu rites of bidaai (farewell) and kanyadaan (giving away the bride) during her marriage to Vaibhav Rekhi.
4 / 7 Sheela Atta, a female priestess, performed her wedding ceremony, defying the custom of religious ceremonies that are dominated by men.
5 / 7 Her dedication to environmental problems is demonstrated by the ceremony's sustainable, plastic-free setup in her apartment yard.
6 / 7 She has been candid about her difficult pregnancy, her son Avyaan's early birth, and the life-saving surgery that followed. She has shared personal challenges that public personalities frequently keep to themselves.
7 / 7 Mirza has discussed the prevalent misogyny in Bollywood movies from the early 2000s and the pressure placed on actresses to meet strict standards of weight and attractiveness.