MUMBAI: On the Mehfil stage at the Spoken Fest 2025, Divya Dutta left an indelible mark with stories of love, loss, and resilience, taking the audience through a personal journey—one that was moulded by her mother. The National Award-winning actress, known for her versatility and carrying a certain gravitas in her performances, brought the same depth to her storytelling.
Dutta commenced the performance by narrating a childhood memory, painting a picture of two invisible queues—one for mothers and one for daughters. Her belief was that the children had the liberty to choose their mother. In a corner, the actress saw a beautiful woman, draped in purple, calling out, ‘Hey, it is Nalini.’ From that moment, a bond so formidable became her strength during this lifetime.
Divya’s voice exuded warmth and yearning as she shared stories of growing under her mother’s love. Even as she navigated the highs and lows of her career, signing 22 films—twenty never taking off and getting sacked from two—her mother’s presence remained her constant support.
The audience was spellbound when Dutta spoke about her mother’s silent, yet unwavering support through her experiences.
One of the most touching moments was when she recited poems from Tanhaiyaan, a collection of poems from her mother’s diary, which she maintained after losing her husband. The poems took the audience through the gamut of emotions, leaving them teary-eyed.
The energy was palpable with the actress getting a standing ovation for her performance.
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