Dia Mirza emphasises mindful consumption for sustainable travel

Dia Mirza, UNEP ambassador, promotes conservation and responsible tourism, sharing challenges in Travel + Leisure India.

Born on December 9, 1981 in Hyderabad, Dia Mirza is now 41 years old, bringing her talent and charm from the vibrant city to the world stage.

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Dia Mirza's father, Frank Handrich, is a German designer, while her mother, Deepa, is a Bengali designer and passionate volunteer helping addicts.

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At 4.5, Dia Mirza's parents divorced. Her mother wed Ahmed Mirza, adopting his surname. Ahmed Mirza sadly passed away in 2004.

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Dia Mirza attended Vidyaranya High School, Nasr School for girls, Stanley Junior College, and Ambedkar Open University.

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Dia Mirza portrayed Manyata Dutt, Sanjay Dutt's wife, in the highly successful Indian biopic "Sanju" released in 2018.

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Dia Mirza joined the cast of the ZEE5 web series "Kaafir" in 2019, where she played opposite Mohit Raina in this captivating story set in Kashmir.

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Dia Mirza's role in the 2020 film "Thappad" contributed to its success, earning it the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Film.

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Dia Mirza showcased her versatility in movies like Bheed, Thappad, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Alag, Sanju, Jai Veeru, Kurbaan, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Kisaan, Fruit and Nut, and Dus.

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Dia Mirza demonstrated her versatility in TV shows like Kaafir, Call My Agent: Bollywood, Shockers, Not Just Supper Stars, The Battle Within, and Bharat Ke Mahaveer.

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