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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
|name = Diana Penty | | name = Diana Penty | ||
|image = Diana Penty | | image = Diana Penty snapped outside Excel Entertainment’s office in Bandra.jpg | ||
|caption = Penty in | | caption = Penty in 2025 | ||
|birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1985|11|2}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1985|11|2}} | ||
|birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
|alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]] | | alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]] | ||
|occupation = {{ | | occupation = Actress | ||
| | | years_active = 2005{{En dash}}present | ||
| partner = Harsh Sagar (2013-Present) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Diana Penty''' ({{IPA | '''Diana Penty''' ({{IPA|hns|ɖaːjəna ˈpeːɳʈi|pron}}; born 2 November 1985) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in [[Hindi]] films. She began her modelling career in 2005 when she was signed up by [[Elite Model Management|Elite Models India]].<ref name="verve">{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Viseshika |title=Flaming Blush |url=http://www.verveonline.com/116/fashion/flaming.shtml |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=Verve |date=January 2013 |archive-date=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002110130/http://www.verveonline.com/116/fashion/flaming.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref> Penty then made her acting debut with the romantic comedy film ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' (2012), for which she earned the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] nomination.<ref name="Diana Penty—Awards">{{cite web |title=Diana Penty—Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/39519 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020133416/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/39519 |archive-date=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty has her hands full |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/diana-penty-has-her-hands-full-364225 |work=Tribune India |access-date=22 April 2022 |archive-date=20 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420030150/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/diana-penty-has-her-hands-full-364225 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
After a four-year hiatus, Penty portrayed the titular role of a runaway bride in ''[[Happy Bhag Jayegi]]'' (2016), a [[sleeper hit]]. She went on to play an army officer in ''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'' (2018), a public service volunteer in ''[[Shiddat]]'' (2021), and the leading lady in the streaming film ''[[Bloody Daddy]]'' (2023). Her highest grossing release came with ''[[Chhaava]]'' (2025). Penty had her web expansion with the series ''[[Do You Wanna Partner]]'' (2025). | |||
In addition to her acting career, Penty is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty's complete beauty evolution |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty-complete-beauty-evolution/amp |work=Vogue |access-date=12 August 2018 |archive-date= | In addition to her acting career, Penty is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty's complete beauty evolution |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty-complete-beauty-evolution/amp |work=Vogue |date=9 October 2017 |access-date=12 August 2018 |archive-date=20 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420030150/https://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty-complete-beauty-evolution/amp |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Diana Penty on making a debut down south this year! Looking back at 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/diana-penty-on-making-a-debut-down-south-this-year-looking-back-at-2022/articleshow/95575822.cms |work=The Times of India |date=17 November 2022 |access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Early life | ==Early life== | ||
Penty was born on 2 November 1985<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.amarujala.com/wiki/diana-penty |title=डायना पेंटी |website=Amar Ujala |access-date=2 November 2020 |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727212426/https://www.amarujala.com/wiki/diana-penty |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com | Penty was born on 2 November 1985<ref>{{cite news |title=Birthday wishes pour in for Diana Penty |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/birthday-wishes-pour-in-for-diana-penty20211102172803/ |access-date=2 November 2022 |newspaper=ANI News |archive-date=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002110130/https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/birthday-wishes-pour-in-for-diana-penty20211102172803/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.amarujala.com/wiki/diana-penty |title=डायना पेंटी |website=Amar Ujala |access-date=2 November 2020 |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727212426/https://www.amarujala.com/wiki/diana-penty |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/happy-birthday-diana-penty-5-times-the-cocktail-actress-rocked-instagram-with-her-looks-2370885.html |title=Happy Birthday Diana Penty! |website=News18 |date=2 November 2019 |access-date=2 November 2021 |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727212426/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/lifestyle/happy-birthday-diana-penty-5-times-the-cocktail-actress-rocked-instagram-with-her-looks-2370885.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/birthday-special-diana-penty-her-art-of-leaving-mark-on-screen-anushka-sharma-others-extend-wishes-743413 |title=Birthday Special: Diana Penty and her art of leaving mark on screen |website=India TV |access-date=6 May 2022 |archive-date=2019-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727212426/https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/celebrities/birthday-special-diana-penty-her-art-of-leaving-mark-on-screen-anushka-sharma-others-extend-wishes-743413 |url-status=live}}</ref> in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] to a [[Parsi]] father and a [[Goan Catholic]] mother.<ref>{{Cite news |title=These stars trace their roots to Goa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/goa/these-stars-trace-their-roots-to-goa/amp_articleshow/102675466.cms |access-date=2026-03-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Agrawal |first=Rati |title=Bollywood Celebs with Inter-Faith Parents |url=http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/bollywood-celebs-with-inter-faith-parents/21101/7 |publisher=iDiva |date=27 April 2013 |access-date=4 February 2014 |archive-date=24 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224053441/http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/bollywood-celebs-with-inter-faith-parents/21101/7 |url-status=live}}</ref> She attended [[St. Agnes High School, Mumbai|St. Agnes High School]] in [[Mumbai]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_alumnae-relive-old-days-as-mumbai-s-st-agnes-hits-a-ton_1634450 |title=Alumnae relive old days as Mumbai's St Agnes hits a ton |work=Daily News & Analysis |date= 7 January 2012 |accessdate=21 September 2012}}</ref> and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Jajoo |first=Amar A. |title=Bollywood actors who have good academic background |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Bollywood-actors-who-have-good-academic-background/articleshow/18397034.cms |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=8 February 2013 |archive-date=12 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812160228/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-08/news-interviews/36992540_1_omi-vaidya-actors-new-york-film |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ajmera |first=Ankit |title=Diana Penty has a huge appetite for desserts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Diana-Penty-has-a-huge-appetite-for-desserts/articleshow/15274117.cms |access-date=11 July 2013 |date=29 August 2012 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202224827/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/fitness/32941456_1_diana-penty-gym-fitness |newspaper=The Times of India |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/cities/xaviers-becomes-mumbais-first-autonomous-college-419949|title=St. Xavier's becomes Mumbai's first autonomous college|work=NDTV India|access-date=6 December 2017|archive-date=9 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309202613/https://www.ndtv.com/cities/xaviers-becomes-mumbais-first-autonomous-college-419949|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===Modelling career (2005–2011)=== | ===Modelling career (2005–2011)=== | ||
[[File:Diana Penty graces the 'Mijwan-Sonnets in Fabric' fashion show.jpg|thumb|Penty in 2011 | [[File:Diana Penty graces the 'Mijwan-Sonnets in Fabric' fashion show.jpg|thumb|Penty at an event in 2011]] | ||
Penty began her modeling when she sent her photographs to [[Elite Model Management|Elite Models India]], who liked her work and suggested she take up modelling assignments. At this stage, she was in college and was reluctant to choose a career in modeling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.<ref name="verve"/> | Penty began her modeling when she sent her photographs to [[Elite Model Management|Elite Models India]], who liked her work and suggested she take up modelling assignments. At this stage, she was in college and was reluctant to choose a career in modeling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.<ref name="verve"/> | ||
In 2005, Penty officially started working for Elite Models India, and made her [[Runway (fashion)|runway]] debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for [[Italy|Italian]] designers [[Nicola Trussardi]] and [[Gianfranco Ferré]].<ref name="faces">{{cite web |last=Hari |first=Veena |title=These faces have made their mark |date=21 September 2006 |url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=30 September 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105043118/http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Thereafter, Penty modelled for several other Indian designers, including [[Wendell Rodricks]], [[Rohit Bal]] and Rina Dhaka.<ref>{{cite news |title=Acting is more demanding, says Diana Penty |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/acting-is-more-demanding-says-diana-penty/article1-1003987.aspx |access-date=28 June 2014 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=30 January 2013 |archive-date=1 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201153656/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Acting-is-more-demanding-says-Diana-Penty/Article1-1003987.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including [[Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri]], [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]] and [[Trent (Westside)|Westside]]; as well as featuring on the covers of a few Indian fashion magazines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Debut Deck: Diana Penty |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/debut-deck-diana-penty?page=6#image=4 |publisher=[[MSN]] |access-date=28 June 2014 |date=11 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728215910/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/debut-deck-diana-penty?page=6#image=4 |archive-date=28 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="sizzler">{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |title=Indian sizzler for New York fashion runway |url= | In 2005, Penty officially started working for Elite Models India, and made her [[Runway (fashion)|runway]] debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for [[Italy|Italian]] designers [[Nicola Trussardi]] and [[Gianfranco Ferré]].<ref name="faces">{{cite web |last=Hari |first=Veena |title=These faces have made their mark |date=21 September 2006 |url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=30 September 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105043118/http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Thereafter, Penty modelled for several other Indian designers, including [[Wendell Rodricks]], [[Rohit Bal]] and Rina Dhaka.<ref>{{cite news |title=Acting is more demanding, says Diana Penty |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/acting-is-more-demanding-says-diana-penty/article1-1003987.aspx |access-date=28 June 2014 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=30 January 2013 |archive-date=1 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201153656/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Acting-is-more-demanding-says-Diana-Penty/Article1-1003987.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including [[Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri]], [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]] and [[Trent (Westside)|Westside]]; as well as featuring on the covers of a few Indian fashion magazines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Debut Deck: Diana Penty |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/debut-deck-diana-penty?page=6#image=4 |publisher=[[MSN]] |access-date=28 June 2014 |date=11 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728215910/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/debut-deck-diana-penty?page=6#image=4 |archive-date=28 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="sizzler">{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |title=Indian sizzler for New York fashion runway |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/indian-sizzler-for-new-york-fashion-runway-50212-2009-06-17 |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=India Today |date=18 June 2009 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003142/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Indian+sizzler+for+New+York+fashion+runway/1/47109.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The following year, Penty went on to model at an international circuit when she started to endorse global brands excluding [[Maybelline]], [[Garnier]] and [[Forever 21]].<ref name="sizzler"/> On Penty's international appeal, the [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."<ref>{{cite news |title=Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline |url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[BNO News|Thaindian News]] |date=12 December 2008 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203120753/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Later in her modelling career Penty started to receive film offers, though she believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on modelling.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diana replaces Deepika as a brand ambassador! |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0 |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 December 2008 |archive-date=20 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920025406/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0 |url-status=live}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in [[Paris Fashion Week|Paris]] and [[New York Fashion Week|New York]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |title=Diana Penty quits ramp for Bollywood |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=9 July 2012 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203145538/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Prabhu |first=Vidya |title=Models in India are very impatient, says Diana Penty |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321 |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=21 August 2009 |archive-date=4 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204033905/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321 |url-status=live}}</ref> | The following year, Penty went on to model at an international circuit when she started to endorse global brands excluding [[Maybelline]], [[Garnier]] and [[Forever 21]].<ref name="sizzler"/> On Penty's international appeal, the [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."<ref>{{cite news |title=Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline |url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[BNO News|Thaindian News]] |date=12 December 2008 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203120753/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Later in her modelling career Penty started to receive film offers, though she believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on modelling.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diana replaces Deepika as a brand ambassador! |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0 |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 December 2008 |archive-date=20 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920025406/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0 |url-status=live}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in [[Paris Fashion Week|Paris]] and [[New York Fashion Week|New York]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |title=Diana Penty quits ramp for Bollywood |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=9 July 2012 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203145538/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Prabhu |first=Vidya |title=Models in India are very impatient, says Diana Penty |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321 |access-date=30 September 2013 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=21 August 2009 |archive-date=4 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204033905/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Breakthrough, hiatus and critical acclaim (2012–2018)=== | ||
Penty was originally slated to make her [[Bollywood]] debut in 2011 with [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' opposite [[Ranbir Kapoor]], although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Saini |first=Minakshi |title=Rockstar was offered to me first: Diana Penty |date=21 July 2012 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=3 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823070633/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx |archive-date=23 August 2012}}</ref> She later signed up for [[Homi Adajania]]'s ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' instead; at Ali's suggestion.<ref>{{cite web |title= | Penty was originally slated to make her [[Bollywood]] debut in 2011 with [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' opposite [[Ranbir Kapoor]], although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Saini |first=Minakshi |title=Rockstar was offered to me first: Diana Penty |date=21 July 2012 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=3 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823070633/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx |archive-date=23 August 2012}}</ref> She later signed up for [[Homi Adajania]]'s ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' instead; at Ali's suggestion.<ref>{{cite web |title=5 years of Cocktail: Diana Penty says Imtiaz Ali recommended her for Meera's role |date=20 July 2017 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/5-years-of-cocktail-diana-penty-says-imtiaz-ali-recommended-her-for-meera-s-role/story-QLNTt6Doq5wAhBdKj5MpXJ.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=23 November 2021}}</ref> Cast alongside [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], the film received mixed to positive reviews. Penty's portrayal of Meera, a simple Indian girl with traditional values was well received by critics. [[Taran Adarsh]] commented that "Diana, who makes her acting debut, gets to portray a rather difficult character for her debut film. There's a very disarming kind of innocence that she brings to the role and she impresses a great deal."<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Cocktail (2012) Review |date=13 July 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547301 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=29 June 2013 |archive-date=9 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009054557/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547301 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Raja Sen agreed, mentioning that she is "refreshingly natural".<ref>{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |title=Review: Cocktail is let down by its inane plot |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-cocktail-is-let-down-by-its-plot/20120713.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=4 February 2014 |date=13 July 2012 |archive-date=6 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106041103/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-cocktail-is-let-down-by-its-plot/20120713.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Anupama Chopra added that "Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but [...] infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own."<ref>{{cite news |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Cocktail |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Cocktail/Article1-888616.aspx |access-date=29 June 2013 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=13 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726073522/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Cocktail/Article1-888616.aspx |archive-date=26 July 2013}}</ref> Her performance earned her nominations at numerous award ceremonies, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] and [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 |date=12 April 2018 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=12 April 2018 |archive-date=25 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425044822/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Cocktail'' emerged a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office Earnings 10/08/12 - 16/08/12 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=9 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825191030/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings |archive-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Top Ten 2012 Lifetime Grossers |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |publisher=boxofficeindia |access-date=31 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181249/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Diana Penty at the screening of ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’.jpg|thumb | [[File:Diana Penty at the screening of ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’.jpg|thumb|Penty in 2017]] | ||
After a four-year absence from the screen, Penty played the titular runaway bride in [[Aanand L. Rai]]'s production ''[[Happy Bhag Jayegi]]'' (2016), written and directed by [[Mudassar Aziz]], which tells the story of her character's ensuing adventures when, in an attempt to elope with her lover, she instead ends up on the other side of the border, much to the chagrin of a young politician whose house she ends up in. About the break from acting, Penty said: "It wasn't a conscious break. I was taking my time looking to be a part of an interesting story. I didn't want to do anything that came my way."<ref name="happy">{{cite news |last1=Upadhyay |first1=Karishma |title=Diana is happy |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/t2/story_109827.jsp#.WLwISW-GO00 |access-date=5 March 2017 |work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]] |date=24 September 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306032739/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/t2/story_109827.jsp#.WLwISW-GO00 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film earned mixed reviews from critics but was a [[sleeper hit]]. | After a four-year absence from the screen, Penty played the titular runaway bride, Happy opposite [[Ali Fazal]] and [[Abhay Deol]] in [[Aanand L. Rai]]'s production ''[[Happy Bhag Jayegi]]'' (2016), written and directed by [[Mudassar Aziz]], which tells the story of her character's ensuing adventures when, in an attempt to elope with her lover, she instead ends up on the other side of the border, much to the chagrin of a young politician whose house she ends up in. About the break from acting, Penty said: "It wasn't a conscious break. I was taking my time looking to be a part of an interesting story. I didn't want to do anything that came my way."<ref name="happy">{{cite news |last1=Upadhyay |first1=Karishma |title=Diana is happy |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/t2/story_109827.jsp#.WLwISW-GO00 |access-date=5 March 2017 |work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]] |date=24 September 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306032739/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/t2/story_109827.jsp#.WLwISW-GO00 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film earned mixed reviews from critics but was a [[sleeper hit]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/happy-bhag-jayegi-box-office-collection-day-3-diana-penty-film-shows-growth-despite-rustom-2990627/ |title=Happy Bhag Jayegi box office collection day 3: Diana Penty film shows growth despite Rustom |work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=25 January 2018 |date=22 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030200906/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/happy-bhag-jayegi-box-office-collection-day-3-diana-penty-film-shows-growth-despite-rustom-2990627/|archive-date=30 October 2016}}</ref> Rohit Bhatnagar wrote that Penty "steals the spotlight in every frame", while [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' said: "Penty is brimming with potential [...] but her Happy, despite being the titular protagonist, is the most under-written character."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhatnagar |first1=Rohit |title=Happy Bhag Jayegi movie review: A perfect family entertainer |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/190816/happy-bhag-jayegi-movie-review-a-perfect-family-entertainer.html |access-date=5 March 2017 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=19 August 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306042321/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/190816/happy-bhag-jayegi-movie-review-a-perfect-family-entertainer.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Vetticad |first1=Anna M.M. |title=Happy Bhag Jayegi review: Diana Penty brims with potential; film is funny, but forgettable |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/happy-bhag-jayegi-review-diana-penty-brims-with-potential-film-is-funny-but-forgettable-2964790.html |publisher=[[Firstpost]] |date=19 August 2016 |access-date=5 March 2017 |archive-date=23 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123073702/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/happy-bhag-jayegi-review-diana-penty-brims-with-potential-film-is-funny-but-forgettable-2964790.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Her | Her only release in 2017 was debutante Ranjit Tiwari's prison film ''[[Lucknow Central]]'', where she played Gayatri, a diligent NGO worker who champions the cause of a band formed by a group of prison inmates, opposite [[Farhan Akhtar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=lucknow-central-diana-penty-character-inspires-her-to-volunteer-for-an-ngo-farhan-akhtar-watch-video-4851079/ |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/lucknow-central-diana-penty-character-inspires-her-to-volunteer-for-an-ngo-farhan-akhtar-watch-video-4851079/ |access-date=19 September 2017 |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=19 September 2017 |archive-date=21 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921211605/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/lucknow-central-diana-penty-character-inspires-her-to-volunteer-for-an-ngo-farhan-akhtar-watch-video-4851079/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Renuka Vyavahare from ''[[Times of India]]'' noted that she plays her part well.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/lucknow-central/movie-review/60515289.cms |title=Lucknow Central Movie Review: Prisoners of fate break free… |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=14 September 2017}}</ref> It was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-breakup-lucknow-central/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Lucknow Central |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=16 September 2017 }}</ref> Penty had two film releases in 2018. She first played an army officer, Captain Ambalika, in Abhishek Sharma's period drama ''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'' opposite [[John Abraham]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/john-abraham-parmanu-poster-pokhran-nuclear-tests-1029574-2017-08-14 |title=John Abraham unveils Parmanu poster: All you need to know about the story of Pokhran |last=Ghosh |first=Samrudhi |work=India Today |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=11 November 2017 |archive-date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224074855/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/john-abraham-parmanu-poster-pokhran-nuclear-tests/1/1025701.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' critic mentioned, "Diana has a crucial part and essays the no nonsense character very well."<ref>{{cite news |title=Movie Review: Parmanu – The Story of Pokhran |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/parmanu-story-pokhran/critic-review/parmanu-story-pokhran-movie-review/ |access-date=26 May 2018 |agency=Bollywood Hungama |archive-date=23 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023090202/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/parmanu-story-pokhran/critic-review/parmanu-story-pokhran-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It emerged a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-break-parmanu-story-pokhran/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Parmanu – The Story of Pokhran |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref> In her second film that year, she reprised her titular role in ''[[Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi]]'', a sequel to ''Happy Bhag Jayegi'', alongside [[Sonakshi Sinha]], who played an eponymous namesake. It underperformed compared to the prequel.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sharma |first=Abhishek |title=Diana Penty starts prepping up for 'Parmanu'. |date=20 June 2017 |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/Bollywood/report-diana-penty-starts-prepping-up-for-parmanu-2478592 |publisher=[[DNA India]] |access-date=28 June 2017 |archive-date=25 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625163330/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-diana-penty-starts-prepping-up-for-parmanu-2478592 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Confirmed! Abhay Deol and Diana Penty's 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi' to have a sequel! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-confirmed-abhay-deol-and-diana-penty-s-happy-bhaag-jayegi-to-have-a-sequel-2323536 |access-date=5 March 2017 |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=15 February 2017 |archive-date=17 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217161443/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-confirmed-abhay-deol-and-diana-penty-s-happy-bhaag-jayegi-to-have-a-sequel-2323536 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Commercial fluctuation and streaming films (2019-2024)=== | |||
In 2019, she had special song appearance alongside singer [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and actors [[Suniel Shetty]] and [[Raveena Tandon]] as the proverbial "Shehar Ki Ladki" in a promotional music video of the song, a remake of an eponymous hit, for ''[[Khandaani Shafakhana]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diana-penty-to-recreate-raveena-tandon-s-shehar-ki-ladki-in-khandaani-shafakhana-1557224-2019-06-27 |title=Diana Penty to recreate Raveena Tandon's Shehar Ki Ladki in Khandaani Shafakhana |work=India Today |access-date=29 June 2019 |date=27 June 2019 |archive-date=29 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629024309/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diana-penty-to-recreate-raveena-tandon-s-shehar-ki-ladki-in-khandaani-shafakhana-1557224-2019-06-27 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
=== | Penty played Ira, a public service volunteer who has a friction of ideology with her husband, in director [[Kunal Deshmukh]]'s 2021 romantic drama ''[[Shiddat]]'' opposite [[Mohit Raina]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shiddat-journey-beyond-love-dinesh-vijan-ropes-sunny-kaushal-radhika-madan-diana-penty-mohit-raina-intense-love-story/|title=Shiddat – Journey Beyond Love: Dinesh Vijan ropes in Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Diana Penty, Mohit Raina for an intense love story|date=17 May 2019|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=17 May 2019|archive-date=16 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516104220/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shiddat-journey-beyond-love-dinesh-vijan-ropes-sunny-kaushal-radhika-madan-diana-penty-mohit-raina-intense-love-story/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty and Mohit Raina's first look from Shiddat out. See new poster |access-date=21 September 2021 |work=India Today |date=21 September 2021 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diana-penty-mohit-raina-s-first-look-from-shiddat-out-see-new-poster-1855176-2021-09-21 |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514095602/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diana-penty-mohit-raina-s-first-look-from-shiddat-out-see-new-poster-1855176-2021-09-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[India Today]]''{{'}}s Samriddhi Srivastava noted, "Though Penty gets extremely limited screen time in comparison to her male counterparts, she leave a mark as free-spirited, practical and open-minded women."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shiddat Movie Review: Mohit Raina carries this Radhika Madan, Sunny Kaushal film |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=India Today |date=30 September 2021 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/shiddat-movie-review-mohit-raina-carries-this-radhika-madan-sunny-kaushal-film-1859198-2021-09-30 |archive-date=30 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930205916/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/shiddat-movie-review-mohit-raina-carries-this-radhika-madan-sunny-kaushal-film-1859198-2021-09-30 |url-status=live }}</ref> Penty then expanded to Malayalam films in 2022 with ''[[Salute (2022 Indian film)|Salute]]'' opposite [[Dulquer Salmaan]] portraying Dia, Salmaan's love interest.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Diana Penty to debut in South with Dulquer's Salute? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diana-penty-to-star-in-dulquers-malayalam-film-salute/articleshow/80560531.cms |access-date=22 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=7 March 2022|title=Salute trailer: Dulquer Salmaan promises a gripping investigative thriller|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/salute-trailer-dulquer-salmaan-promises-a-gripping-investigative-thriller-7805214/|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi mentioned, "The women have very less to contribute to the film and Diana Penty gets wasted in a role that has no impact."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salute movie review: Dulquer Salmaan and Diana Penty's film is a fine police procedural |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 March 2022 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/salute-movie-review-dulquer-salmaan-s-film-is-a-fine-police-procedural-101647584579767-amp.html |access-date=19 March 2022 |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319210824/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/salute-movie-review-dulquer-salmaan-s-film-is-a-fine-police-procedural-101647584579767-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Both films had digital release.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 March 2022 |title=Dulquer Salmaan's 'Salute' To Have A Digital Release |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/dulquer-salmaan-starrer-salute-to-have-a-digital-release-news-185684 |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> | ||
In her first release of 2023, Penty portrayed an actor's wife Naina, opposite [[Akshay Kumar]] in Raj Mehta's ''[[Selfiee]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selfiee: Akshay Kumar welcomes leading ladies Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha with a fun video, watch |work=Indian Express |date=21 March 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-akshay-kumar-welcomes-leading-ladies-diana-penty-and-nushrratt-bharuccha-7829639/lite/ |access-date=22 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Nushrratt Bharuccha, Diana Penty join 'Selfiee' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty-join-selfiee/article65248829.ece |access-date=23 March 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=22 March 2022 |language=en-IN |archive-date=23 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323050455/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty-join-selfiee/article65248829.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Anna M. M. Vetticad stated that she "brings a glowing dignity" to her role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Selfiee movie review: A reasonably entertaining Akshay Kumar starrer after a long time |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/selfiee-movie-review-a-reasonably-entertaining-akshay-kumar-starrer-after-a-long-time-12200442.html |work=Firstpost |date=24 February 2023 |access-date=27 February 2023 |language=en-IN |archive-date=24 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224055723/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/selfiee-movie-review-a-reasonably-entertaining-akshay-kumar-starrer-after-a-long-time-12200442.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It emerged a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web |title=SELFIEE BOX OFFICE |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/box-office/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=24 February 2023 |access-date=18 March 2023 |archive-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304192607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Penty then played a NCB officer Aditi in ''[[Bloody Daddy]]'' opposite [[Shahid Kapoor]], which had a digital release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: Diana Penty is the leading lady in Ali Abbas Zafar's Shahid Kapoor starrer; Read Deets |work=Pinkvilla |date=24 March 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-diana-penty-leading-lady-ali-abbas-zafar-s-shahid-kapoor-starrer-read-deets-1052342 |access-date=17 August 2022 |archive-date=27 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927203818/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-diana-penty-leading-lady-ali-abbas-zafar-s-shahid-kapoor-starrer-read-deets-1052342 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2023 |title=Shahid Kapoor confirms Bloody Daddy to drop on OTT: 'If we do action of this scale on streaming, what do we do now for big screen?' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-confirms-bloody-daddy-to-drop-on-ott-8553193/ |access-date=13 April 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412210651/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-confirms-bloody-daddy-to-drop-on-ott-8553193/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja opined that she doesn't go overboard and maintains a calming balance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bloody Daddy movie review: This Shahid Kapoor-starrer serves everything half-baked |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 June 2023 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bloody-daddy-movie-review-this-shahid-kapoor-starrer-serves-everything-halfbaked-101686274482734.html |access-date=30 August 2023}}</ref> Penty played a mysterious women alongside [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] in ''[[Adbhut]]'', her only release of 2024. The film directly released on [[Sony Max]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adbhut First Look: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Rohan Mehra's thriller announced |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/adbhut-first-look-nawazuddin-siddiqui-diana-penty-shreya-dhanwantharys-thriller-announced-911898%3famp |access-date=7 October 2021 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adbhut Trailer Out: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty's spine-chilling thriller, will leave you with goosebumps; can you solve mystery?|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/adbhut-trailer-out-nawazuddin-siddiqui-diana-pentys-spine-chilling-thriller-will-leave-you-with-goosebumps-can-you-solve-mystery-1342388?amp|website=Pinkvilla|language=en|date=24 August 2024|access-date=26 August 2024}}</ref> A ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' critic was appreciative of her performance in a role that she has never done before.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adbhut Movie Review: ADBHUT is a watchable horror film, despite its minuses |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=16 September 2024 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/adbhut/critic-review/adbhut-movie-review/adbhut-is-a-watchable-horror-film-despite-its-minuses/ |access-date=16 September 2024}}</ref> | |||
Penty portrayed | ===Career progression (2025–present)=== | ||
In her first release of 2025, Penty portrayed Kesar, a rebellious wife opposite [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Mohit Malik]] in ''[[Azaad (2025 film)|Azaad]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty cast opposite Ajay Devgn in Abhishek Kapoor's next co-starring Rasha Thadani and Aman Devgan |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 May 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/diana-penty-cast-opposite-ajay-devgn-abhishek-kapoors-next-co-starring-rasha-thadani-aman-devgan/ |access-date=29 August 2023}}</ref> Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'' stated, "While, Penty doesn't get a lot of screen-space, she and Devgn add the required edge and delicacy to the story."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Azaad review: Boredom screams louder than the horse's neigh in Rasha-Amaan's film |work=India Today |date=17 January 2025 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/azaad-review-ajay-devgn-rasha-thadani-amaan-devgan-film-is-too-sweet-to-leave-an-impact-2666128-2025-01-17 |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117065230/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/azaad-review-ajay-devgn-rasha-thadani-amaan-devgan-film-is-too-sweet-to-leave-an-impact-2666128-2025-01-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-27 |title=Azaad Lifetime Box Office: Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani's movie with Ajay Devgn to wrap its theatrical run at JUST Rs 10 crore globally |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/azaad-lifetime-box-office-aaman-devgan-and-rasha-thadanis-movie-with-ajay-devgn-to-wrap-its-theatrical-run-at-just-rs-10-crore-globally-1369500#:~:text=Azaad%20Lifetime%20Box%20Office:%20Aaman,Rs%2010%20crore%20globally%20%7C%20PINKVILLA |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Following this, she portrayed Mughal princess [[Zinat-un-Nissa Begum]] in ''[[Chhaava]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Presenting, Diana Penty as Shehzadi Zinat-un-Nissa in Chhaava |work=News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/presenting-diana-penty-as-shehzadi-zinat-un-nissa-in-chhaava-aa-9226497.html |access-date=13 February 2025}}</ref> Rishabh Suri from ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated that her character needed a bit more menace.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chhaava movie review: Vicky Kaushal is near-flawless, Akshaye Khanna terrifies in imperfect Chhatrapati Sambhaji biopic|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/chhaava-movie-review-vicky-kaushal-is-near-flawless-akshaye-khanna-terrifies-in-imperfect-chhatrapati-sambhaji-biopic-101739501218281-amp.html |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> A box office success, it emerged as one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Indian film of all time]] and Penty's highest grossing release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chhaava Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chhaava/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 February 2025 |archive-date=11 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211020234/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chhaava/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-22 |title=Chhaava box office collection day 36: Vicky Kaushal-starrer only Rs 23 cr shy of becoming the second biggest Hindi hit of all time, earns Rs 575 cr |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chhaava-box-office-collection-day-36-vicky-kaushal-earns-rs-575-cr-only-rs-23-cr-shy-of-becoming-the-second-biggest-hindi-hit-of-all-time-9899574/ |access-date=2025-03-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250322055947/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chhaava-box-office-collection-day-36-vicky-kaushal-earns-rs-575-cr-only-rs-23-cr-shy-of-becoming-the-second-biggest-hindi-hit-of-all-time-9899574/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Penty then played an investigating cop Natasha in ''[[Detective Sherdil]]'', alongside [[Diljit Dosanjh]]. The film had a digital release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Scroll |date=10 June 2025 |title=Watch: Diljit Dosanjh plays an investigator in comedy thriller 'Detective Sherdil' |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1083047/watch-diljit-dosanjh-plays-an-investigator-in-comedy-thriller-detective-sherdil |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> While some critics felt she was "underutilised", Vinamra Mathur of ''[[Firstpost]]'' noted, "Penty brings a certain sense of gravitas to her performance with her no-nonsense attitude."<ref>{{cite web|first=Vinamra|last=Mathur|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjhs-detective-sherdil-movie-review-boman-irani-ratna-pathak-shah-banita-sandhu-walk-away-with-top-honours-in-a-semi-engaging-murder-mystery-13897014.html|title=Diljit Dosanjh's 'Detective Sherdil' movie review: Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Banita Sandhu walk away with top honours in a semi-engaging murder mystery | |||
|website=[[Firstpost]]|date=20 June 2025 |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Amogh|last=Ravindra|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/detective-sherdil-movie-review-whodunit-with-missed-opportunities-3595777|title='Detective Sherdil' movie review: Whodunit with missed opportunities | |||
|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref> In the same year, Penty expanded to web with the series ''[[Do You Wanna Partner]]'', where she played a beer startup owner opposite [[Nakuul Mehta]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Das | first=Santanu | title=Do You Wanna Partner trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty are in need of jugaad to open their own beer brand. Watch | website=Hindustan Times | date=29 August 2025 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/do-you-wanna-partner-trailer-tamannaah-bhatia-diana-penty-open-beer-brand-nakuul-mehta-neeraj-kabi-shweta-tiwari-101756459695521.html | access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
Penty | Penty will next appear in ''Section 84'' alongside [[Amitabh Bachchan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty joins Amitabh Bachchan in the courtroom drama 'Section 84' |work=Mid Day |date=3 April 2023 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/diana-penty-joins-amitabh-bachchan-courtroom-drama-section-84-23278877 |access-date=10 September 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Off-screen work== | ==Off-screen work== | ||
[[ | Inspired by her character in ''[[Lucknow Central]]'', Penty volunteered for an NGO in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty's Lucknow Central character inspires her to volunteer for an NGO |work=The Indian Express |date=19 September 2017 |access-date=20 September 2018 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/lucknow-central-diana-penty-character-inspires-her-to-volunteer-for-an-ngo-farhan-akhtar-watch-video-4851079/lite/}}</ref> She also supports a number of causes. In 2020, she provides safety gear to [[Mumbai police]] amid the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and additionally collaborated with Ketto India for the initiative #EveryLifeMatters, to help provide relief and financial support during the crisis.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Diana Penty extends a helping hand, provides safety gear to Mumbai police amid Covid-crisis |work=Economics Times |date=19 June 2020 |access-date=19 August 2020 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/diana-penty-extends-a-helping-hand-provides-safety-gear-to-mumbai-police-amid-covid-crisis/articleshow/76464343.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty partners with Ketto India for the initiative #EveryLifeMatters amid COVID crisis |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=18 May 2021 |access-date=20 May 2021 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/diana-penty-partners-ketto-india-initiative-everylifematters-help-provide-relief-financial-support-amid-covid-crisis/}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Diana P LFW-2017-17.jpg|thumb|Penty at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]] in 2017]] | |||
Penty made her [[Cannes Film Festival]] debut in 2019 and has subsequently appeared on the red carpet the following years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty picks an elegant white sari gown for Cannes 2019 |work=Vogue India |date=20 May 2019 |access-date=15 November 2020 |url=https://www.vogue.in/vogue-closet/collection/diana-penty-white-sari-gown-pearl-necklace-earrings-cannes-2019-red-carpet | Penty made her [[Cannes Film Festival]] debut in 2019 and has subsequently appeared on the red carpet the following years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty picks an elegant white sari gown for Cannes 2019 |work=Vogue India |date=20 May 2019 |access-date=15 November 2020 |url=https://www.vogue.in/vogue-closet/collection/diana-penty-white-sari-gown-pearl-necklace-earrings-cannes-2019-red-carpet/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty's Stylish Cannes Red Carpet Looks! |work=Filmfare |date=18 October 2020 |access-date=10 December 2021 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/photos/diana-pentys-stylish-cannes-red-carpet-looks-42807.html}}</ref> She has ramp walked at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty looks ethereal in appliqué ensemble at Lakme Fashion Week 2021 |work=Indian Express |date=8 October 2021 |access-date=10 November 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/diana-penty-applique-lehenga-showstopper-lakme-fashion-week-7559584/lite/}}</ref> She has been [[cover model]] for several magazines including [[Vogue India|Vogue]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Vogue July 2012 Cover: Diana Penty |url=http://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty |work=[[Vogue India|Vogue]] |access-date=16 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005222741/http://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty |archive-date=5 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Elle (India)|Elle]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty on Elle India – October 2012 |date=3 October 2012 |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/diana-penty-on-elle-india-october-2012/ |publisher=Indicine |access-date=8 August 2013 |archive-date=29 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829211437/http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/diana-penty-on-elle-india-october-2012/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana on Verve |date=2 January 2013 |url=http://bollywoodfashionpolice.wordpress.com/tag/verve-january-2013/ |access-date=16 February 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130109084700/http://bollywoodfashionpolice.wordpress.com/tag/verve-january-2013/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Women's Health (magazine)|Women's Health India]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty unveils Women's Health magazine's double issue |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1705198 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=20 April 2013 |archive-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215222/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1705198 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Grazia India]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Beauty Secrets of our cover girl Diana Penty |url=http://www.grazia.co.in/beauty-health2/beauty-secrets-of-our-cover-girl-diana-penty |publisher=[[Grazia (India)|Grazia]] |access-date=16 February 2013 |archive-date=17 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217015440/http://grazia.co.in/beauty-health2/beauty-secrets-of-our-cover-girl-diana-penty |url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Femina (India)|Femina]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kumar |first=Anjali |title=Diana Penty in Stella McCartney on cover of Femina May 2013 issue |url=http://www.stylemeindia.com/fashion/diana-penty-in-stella-mccartney-on-cover-of-femina-may-2013-issue-67557 |access-date=20 April 2013 |archive-date=20 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420110713/http://www.stylemeindia.com/fashion/diana-penty-in-stella-mccartney-on-cover-of-femina-may-2013-issue-67557 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Penty has been very vocal on various issues. Praising the [[MeToo Movement|#MeToo movement]], she said, "I am proud that the #MeToo movement has kick-started. It is commendable that women are coming out and bringing light to the issues which they went through in the past. It takes a lot of courage."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diana Penty proud of India's #MeToo movement|author=IANS|work=The Statesman|access-date=12 December 2019|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/diana-penty-proud-indias-metoo-movement-1502695761.html/amp}}</ref> | Penty has been very vocal on various issues. Praising the [[MeToo Movement|#MeToo movement]], she said, "I am proud that the #MeToo movement has kick-started. It is commendable that women are coming out and bringing light to the issues which they went through in the past. It takes a lot of courage."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diana Penty proud of India's #MeToo movement|author=IANS|work=The Statesman|date=12 October 2018 |access-date=12 December 2019|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/diana-penty-proud-indias-metoo-movement-1502695761.html/amp}}</ref> | ||
===Controversy=== | ===Controversy=== | ||
During ''[[Happy Bhag Jayegi]]'' musical event in 2016, [[Mika Singh]] cracked a joke on Penty's surname, that did not go well with her.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Bhag Jayegi: Diana Penty hits out at Mika Singh's sexist 'Panty-Kachcha' jibe|work=India Today|access-date=20 August 2017|url=https://www.indiatoday.in | During ''[[Happy Bhag Jayegi]]'' musical event in 2016, [[Mika Singh]] cracked a joke on Penty's surname, that did not go well with her.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Bhag Jayegi: Diana Penty hits out at Mika Singh's sexist 'Panty-Kachcha' jibe|work=India Today|date=10 August 2016 |access-date=20 August 2017|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/happy-bhag-jayegi-diana-penty-mika-singh-panty-kachcha-gabru-song-334496-2016-08-10}}</ref> After much prodding, the actress opened up on the matter and said, "I don’t find these jokes funny. I don’t even understand how people laugh at such comments."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mika Singh cracks 'dirty joke' on Diana Penty! Here's how she reacted|work=India TV News|date=9 August 2016|access-date=12 September 2017|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-mika-singh-dirty-comment-diana-penty-reaction-342991|archive-date=11 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811013827/http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-mika-singh-dirty-comment-diana-penty-reaction-342991|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | |||
Penty has been in a relationship with diamond merchant Harsh Sagar since 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty opens up about her 12-year relationship with a diamond merchant |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/diana-penty-opens-12-year-relationship-diamond-merchant-says-married-head/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=20 June 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=In my head I am married: Diana Penty on 12-year relationship with Harsh Sagar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/diana-penty-12-year-relationship-with-boyfriend-harsh-sagar-2743654-2025-06-20 |website=India Today |date=20 June 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
==Artistry and public image== | ==Artistry and public image== | ||
[[File:Diana Penty at Bombay Times Fashion Week, 2019.jpg|thumb|Penty in 2019]] | |||
Post her debut, Penty was termed as the "next big thing" in Hindi cinema.<ref>{{cite web |title=Star Power Actress: Diana Penty |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-star-power-female/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715212601/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-star-power-female/ |url-status=live |archive-date=15 July 2012 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=2 March 2023}}</ref> Aishwarya Acharya of ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'' finds her to be "sensitive, astute, calm, passionate and hopeful".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Aishwarya Acharya |title=Diana Penty Gets Candid About Fashion, Marriage & Beauty! |work=Femina India |access-date=2 January 2021 |url=https://m.femina.in/celebs/indian/diana-penty-gets-candid-about-fashion-marriage-beauty-179514.amp |archive-date=23 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223122741/https://m.femina.in/celebs/indian/diana-penty-gets-candid-about-fashion-marriage-beauty-179514.amp |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] termed her "refreshingly natural".<ref>{{cite web |title=Masand: 'Cocktail' could've done with more heart |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-cocktail-couldve-done-with-more-heart/271177-47-84.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715212601/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-cocktail-couldve-done-with-more-heart/271177-47-84.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 July 2012 |author=Rajeev Masand |website=CNN-IBN |date=14 July 2012}}</ref> ''[[Grazia]]''{{'}}s Tanya Mehta says Penty has a "compelling onscreen presence" and added that she is here to stay.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Tanya Mehta |title=You may think Diana Penty's a reluctant star but she's just getting started |work=Grazia |access-date=12 July 2021 |url=https://www.grazia.co.in/people/you-may-think-diana-pentys-a-reluctant-star-but-shes-just-getting-started-3418.amp |archive-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302175746/https://www.grazia.co.in/people/you-may-think-diana-pentys-a-reluctant-star-but-shes-just-getting-started-3418.amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tandan |first=Raedita |title=I won't wear a bikini or get intimate on screen: Diana Penty |date=20 March 2013 |url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/i-wont-wear-a-bikini-or-get-intimate-on-screen-diana-penty-2648.html |work=Filmfare |access-date=25 March 2013 |archive-date=24 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324214659/http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/i-wont-wear-a-bikini-or-get-intimate-on-screen-diana-penty-2648.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Ashwini Deshmukh of ''[[Filmfare]]'' noted, "Penty's choice of roles and rare confidence has given her two hits in her short but snazzy career."<ref>{{Cite web |author=Ashwini Deshmukh |title=Diana Penty on Bollywood: This place toughens you up! |work=Filmfare |access-date=16 December 2021 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/filmfare-exclusive-diana-penty-on-bollywood-this-place-toughens-you-up-25800.amp}}</ref> Penty took a hiatus of 4 years just after her debut film. On her approach of choosing films, she said, | |||
{{Blockquote|"I know it did take me a while in the beginning, but now, I have got the momentum and I don’t want that to stop. I’ve made a certain conscious effort to play different roles and do different genre of films because that’s the way it’s challenging and keeps things exciting for me."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diana Penty: You have to prove your talent and only then, filmmakers take notice and decide your fate|work=Hindustan Times|date=17 December 2017|access-date=12 January 2018|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/diana-penty-you-have-to-prove-your-talent-and-only-then-filmmakers-take-notice-and-decide-your-fate/story-xd3to09Wec0FwFdrrrbagL_amp.html|archive-date=12 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112113059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/diana-penty-you-have-to-prove-your-talent-and-only-then-filmmakers-take-notice-and-decide-your-fate/story-xd3to09Wec0FwFdrrrbagL_amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref>}} | |||
Penty was placed 10th in ''[[The Times of India|Times of India's]]'' 10 Most Promising Female Newcomers of 2012 list.<ref>{{cite news |title=The most promising newcomer female for 2012 is |author=Priya Gupta, Garima Sharma |url= | Penty was placed 10th in ''[[The Times of India|Times of India's]]'' 10 Most Promising Female Newcomers of 2012 list.<ref>{{cite news |title=The most promising newcomer female for 2012 is |author=Priya Gupta, Garima Sharma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-most-promising-newcomer-female-for-2012-is/articleshow/22117759.cms |access-date=13 January 2014 |date=29 August 2013 |archive-date=13 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113191713/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-29/news-interviews/41539535_1_wasseypur-bollywood-august-30 |newspaper=The Times of India |url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, Penty became the ninth most trended personality on [[Google]] in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=See what was trending in 2012 – India |url=https://trends.google.com.pk/trends/yis/2012/IN/ |access-date=28 September 2021 |website=Google Trends}}</ref> In 2013, she won [[Grazia|Grazia Face of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Deepika, John and Diana rock the Grazia awards |url=http://www.filmfare.com/photos/deepika-and-john-rock-the-grazia-awards-2794-5.html#photos |access-date=2 October 2013 |work=Filmfare |date=6 April 2013 |archive-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004234151/http://www.filmfare.com/photos/deepika-and-john-rock-the-grazia-awards-2794-5.html#photos |url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, she was placed 15th in ''[[Eastern Eye]]''{{'}}s 50 Sexiest Asian Women List.<ref>{{cite web |author=PTI |title=Priyanka Chopra named world's sexiest Asian woman |date=19 February 2013 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/priyanka-chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-123503-2012-12-05 |work=India Today |access-date=25 March 2017 |archive-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304135405/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/priyanka-chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-123503-2012-12-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> She ranked 25th in 2013 and 23rd in 2019 in [[Times of India|''Times''{{'}} 50 Most Desirable Woman]] List.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diana Penty Most Desirable Woman at No.25 |url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/bollywood/diana-penty-diana-penty-most-desirable-woman-at-no25-video-3sYuknoD3wI-122335-1.html |access-date=2 October 2013 |work=Firstpost |date=29 May 2013 |archive-date=19 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019095636/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/bollywood/diana-penty-diana-penty-most-desirable-woman-at-no25-video-3sYuknoD3wI-122335-1.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/disha-patani-tops-the-times-50-most-desirable-women-2019-list20200829103342/ |title=Disha Patani tops The Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2019 list |publisher=ANI |access-date=29 August 2020 |archive-date=15 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915042809/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/disha-patani-tops-the-times-50-most-desirable-women-2019-list20200829103342/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Apart from acting and modelling, Penty is an endorser for several brands and products including [[TRESemmé]] and [[Nokia]], in particular the [[Nokia Lumia 510|Lumia 510]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Suruchi |title=Diana Penty's phone is her all-time companion |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Diana-Pentys-phone-is-her-all-time-companion/articleshow/16940176.cms |access-date=21 April 2013 |date=25 October 2013 |archive-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214255/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34708543_1_windows-phone-diana-penty-apps |newspaper=The Times of India |url-status=live}}</ref> She became the first Indian star to endorse Estée Lauder India.<ref>{{cite web |title=My Personal Style Is Casual And Simple: Diana Penty |date=18 April 2013 |url=http://businessofcinema.com/news/my-personal-style-is-casual-and-simple-diana-penty/72853 |publisher=Business of Cinema |access-date=20 April 2014 |archive-date=20 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420030150/http://businessofcinema.com/news/my-personal-style-is-casual-and-simple-diana-penty/72853 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Estée Lauder names Diana Penty as its first Indian brand ambassador |work=Elle.in |date=12 December 2018 |access-date=28 December 2020 |url=https://elle.in/article/estee-lauder-diana-penty-indian-brand-ambassador/}}</ref> She is also the brand ambassador of [[Garnier]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahima Makwana joins Diana Penty as the brand ambassador of Garnier |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 July 2022 |access-date=18 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/antim-actress-mahima-makwana-joins-diana-penty-brand-ambassador-garnier/ |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926163846/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/antim-actress-mahima-makwana-joins-diana-penty-brand-ambassador-garnier/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Penty is widely known for her fashion style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Penty's complete style evolution |work=Vogue India |date=24 November 2019 |access-date=15 November 2021 |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty-complete-style-evolution |archive-date=25 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925064335/https://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty-complete-style-evolution |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | |||
{{Pending films key}} | |||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
*''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.'' | *''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.'' | ||
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| Meera Sahni | | Meera Sahni | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web|title=First look: Cocktail|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/First-look-Cocktail-imagegallery-bollywood-mfwr1cfcbgi.html?html=5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526221303/http://www.sify.com/movies/First-look-Cocktail-imagegallery-bollywood-mfwr1cfcbgi.html?html=5|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 May 2012|access-date=9 July 2012|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cocktail: The film faces nature's fury |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/dec/081211-Cocktail-faces-natures-fury.htm |date=8 December 2011 |access-date=11 February 2012 |work=Mid Day}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web|title=First look: Cocktail|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/First-look-Cocktail-imagegallery-bollywood-mfwr1cfcbgi.html?html=5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526221303/http://www.sify.com/movies/First-look-Cocktail-imagegallery-bollywood-mfwr1cfcbgi.html?html=5|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 May 2012|access-date=9 July 2012|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cocktail: The film faces nature's fury |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/dec/081211-Cocktail-faces-natures-fury.htm |date=8 December 2011 |access-date=11 February 2012 |work=Mid Day |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418093443/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/dec/081211-Cocktail-faces-natures-fury.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| 2016 | | 2016 | ||
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| Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | | Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |url= | |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abhay-Deol-to-romance-Diana-Penty-in-Happy-Bhaag-Jayegi/articleshow/45963232.cms |title=Abhay Deol to romance Diana Penty in Happy Bhaag Jayegi |last=Bhattacharya |first=Roshmila |work=The Times of India|access-date=2 October 2015 |date=21 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920053620/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abhay-Deol-to-romance-Diana-Penty-in-Happy-Bhaag-Jayegi/articleshow/45963232.cms|archive-date=20 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Happy-Bhag-Jayegi/articleshowprint/53756166.cms |title=Music Review: Happy Bhag Jayegi |work=The Times of India |last=Basu |first=Mohar|access-date=24 January 2018 |date=19 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180202084922/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Happy-Bhag-Jayegi/articleshowprint/53756166.cms|archive-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Gayatri Kashyap | | Gayatri Kashyap | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diana-penty-excited-to-share-screen-space-with-farhan-akhtar-in-lucknow-central-4538039/ |title=Diana Penty excited to share screen space with Farhan Akhtar in Lucknow Central |access-date=22 February 2017 |publisher=Indian Express}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diana-penty-excited-to-share-screen-space-with-farhan-akhtar-in-lucknow-central-4538039/ |title=Diana Penty excited to share screen space with Farhan Akhtar in Lucknow Central |date=22 February 2017 |access-date=22 February 2017 |publisher=Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2"|2018 | | rowspan="2"|2018 | ||
! scope="row"|''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'' | ! scope="row"|''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'' | ||
| Capt. Ambalika Bandopadhyay / Nakul | | [[Captain|Capt.]] Ambalika Bandopadhyay / Nakul Singh | ||
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|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/john-abraham-and-diana-penty-parmanu-to-release-on-march-2/190628 |title=John Abraham and Diana Penty's Parmanu to release on April 6th, trailer to arrive soon |publisher=Times Now |date=19 January 2018 |access-date=22 January 2018}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/john-abraham-and-diana-penty-parmanu-to-release-on-march-2/190628 |title=John Abraham and Diana Penty's Parmanu to release on April 6th, trailer to arrive soon |publisher=Times Now |date=19 January 2018 |access-date=22 January 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | | Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sonakshi-sinha-joins-diana-penty-in-happy-phir-bhag-jayegi-watch-teaser/story-ATsVqILPbSf5wAq9iQTNwO.html|title=Sonakshi Sinha joins Diana Penty in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi|date=2018-02-20|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-05-18|language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sonakshi-sinha-joins-diana-penty-in-happy-phir-bhag-jayegi-watch-teaser/story-ATsVqILPbSf5wAq9iQTNwO.html|title=Sonakshi Sinha joins Diana Penty in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi|date=2018-02-20|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-05-18|language=en|archive-date=20 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220105020/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sonakshi-sinha-joins-diana-penty-in-happy-phir-bhag-jayegi-watch-teaser/story-ATsVqILPbSf5wAq9iQTNwO.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| 2019 | | 2019 | ||
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| Ira Sharma Sehgal | | Ira Sharma Sehgal | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 September 2021|title=Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty starrer Shiddat to release soon |work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com | |<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 September 2021|title=Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty starrer Shiddat to release soon|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/radhika-madan-and-sunny-kaushal-starrer-shiddat-to-release-on-disneyhotstar-on-october-1/|access-date=8 September 2021|archive-date=8 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908112237/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/radhika-madan-and-sunny-kaushal-starrer-shiddat-to-release-on-disneyhotstar-on-october-1/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| 2022 | | 2022 | ||
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| Dia | | Dia | ||
| [[Malayalam]] film | | [[Malayalam]] film | ||
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Diana Penty joins Dulquer Salmaan's film; the diva says she is excited to make her debut in Malayalam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diana-penty-joins-dulquer-salmaan-rosshan-andrrews-film-the-diva-says-she-is-excited-to-make-her-debut-in-malayalam/articleshow/80765155.cms|access-date=21 March 2021|work=The Times of India}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite news|title=Diana Penty joins Dulquer Salmaan's film; the diva says she is excited to make her debut in Malayalam|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diana-penty-joins-dulquer-salmaan-rosshan-andrrews-film-the-diva-says-she-is-excited-to-make-her-debut-in-malayalam/articleshow/80765155.cms|access-date=21 March 2021|work=The Times of India|archive-date=15 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215083725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diana-penty-joins-dulquer-salmaan-rosshan-andrrews-film-the-diva-says-she-is-excited-to-make-her-debut-in-malayalam/articleshow/80765155.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2"|2023 | | rowspan="2"|2023 | ||
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| Naina | | Naina | ||
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|<ref>{{cite news |date=21 March 2022 |title= Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha join Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi in Selfiee|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty-join-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-selfiee-see-announcement/|access-date=21 March 2021 | |<ref>{{cite news|date=21 March 2022|title=Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha join Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi in Selfiee|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty-join-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-selfiee-see-announcement/|access-date=21 March 2021|archive-date=21 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321104305/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty-join-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-selfiee-see-announcement/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/star-power-male/|title=Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee goes on floors|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 March 2021|access-date=10 March 2021|archive-date=13 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313042021/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/star-power-male/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| {{ | ! scope="row"|''[[Bloody Daddy]]'' | ||
| Aditi Rawat | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sabbir-khans-adbhut-stars-nawazuddin-siddiqui-diana-penty-shreya-dhanwanthary-rohan-mehra/ |title=Sabbir Khan's Adbhut stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Rohan Mehra |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=6 October 2021 |access-date=6 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com | |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bloody-daddy-first-look-shahid-kapoor-looks-intense-gets-compared-to-john-wick-101681305669737.html |title=Bloody Daddy first look: Shahid Kapoor looks intense, gets compared to John Wick |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-shahid-kapoor-starrer-bloody-daddy-release-june-9-premiere-directly-ott/ |title=BREAKING: Shahid Kapoor starrer Bloody Daddy to release on June 9; to premiere directly on OTT |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=13 April 2023 |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413043603/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-shahid-kapoor-starrer-bloody-daddy-release-june-9-premiere-directly-ott/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| 2024 | |||
! scope="row"|''[[Adbhut]]'' | |||
| Mary Mathews / Anjali Malhotra / Amy Mathews | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sabbir-khans-adbhut-stars-nawazuddin-siddiqui-diana-penty-shreya-dhanwanthary-rohan-mehra/ |title=Sabbir Khan's Adbhut stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Rohan Mehra |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=6 October 2021 |access-date=6 October 2021 |archive-date=6 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006062432/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sabbir-khans-adbhut-stars-nawazuddin-siddiqui-diana-penty-shreya-dhanwanthary-rohan-mehra/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nawazuddin-siddiqui-starrer-adbhut-shooting-paused-due-unexpected-rains-manali/ |title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Diana Penty starrer Adbhut shooting paused due to unexpected rains in Manali |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=19 October 2021 |archive-date=19 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019074317/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nawazuddin-siddiqui-starrer-adbhut-shooting-paused-due-unexpected-rains-manali/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
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! scope="row"|''[[Azaad (2025 film)|Azaad]]'' | |||
| Kesar Bahadur | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rasha Thadani-Aaman Devgan debut with Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty's Azaad. See poster |work=India Today |date=30 October 2024 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rasha-thadani-aaman-devgan-debut-with-ajay-devgn-abhishek-kapoor-azaad-poster-out-2625538-2024-10-30 |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref> | |||
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! scope="row"|''[[Detective Sherdil]]'' | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2025 |title=Diana Penty on her on-screen chemistry with Diljit Dosanjh; says, "There was a natural ease between us" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/diana-penty-screen-chemistry-diljit-dosanjh-says-natural-ease-us/ |access-date=22 June 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| {{pending film|italic=no|''Section 84''}} | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2020 |first=Tiasa |last=Bhowal |title=Sidharth Malhotra, Diana Penty's Challon Ke Nishaan will leave you teary eyed. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sidharth-malhotra-diana-penty-s-challon-ke-nishaan-will-leave-you-teary-eyed-watch-1752010-2020-12-22 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2020 |first=Tiasa |last=Bhowal |title=Sidharth Malhotra, Diana Penty's Challon Ke Nishaan will leave you teary eyed. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sidharth-malhotra-diana-penty-s-challon-ke-nishaan-will-leave-you-teary-eyed-watch-1752010-2020-12-22 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=10 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710054207/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sidharth-malhotra-diana-penty-s-challon-ke-nishaan-will-leave-you-teary-eyed-watch-1752010-2020-12-22 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |title=Big Star Awards 2012 / 2013 – Winners, Nominations |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/big-star-awards-2012-2013-winners-nominations/ |publisher=Indicine |access-date=2 February 2014 |date=17 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325084118/http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/big-star-awards-2012-2013-winners-nominations/ |archive-date=25 March 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web |title=Big Star Awards 2012 / 2013 – Winners, Nominations |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/big-star-awards-2012-2013-winners-nominations/ |publisher=Indicine |access-date=2 February 2014 |date=17 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325084118/http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/big-star-awards-2012-2013-winners-nominations/ |archive-date=25 March 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref name=star>{{cite web |title=Star Guild Awards — Nominees |url=http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |publisher=Star Guild Awards |access-date=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306014648/http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |archive-date=6 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |<ref name=star>{{cite web |title=Star Guild Awards — Nominees |url=http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |publisher=Star Guild Awards |access-date=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306014648/http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |archive-date=6 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 |date=22 April 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=22 April 2013 |archive-date=25 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425044822/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |url-status= | |<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 |date=22 April 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=22 April 2013 |archive-date=25 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425044822/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 28 March 2026
Diana Penty | |
|---|---|
 Penty in 2025 | |
| Born | 2 November 1985 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Partner(s) | Harsh Sagar (2013-Present) |
Diana Penty (hns; born 2 November 1985) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi films. She began her modelling career in 2005 when she was signed up by Elite Models India.[1] Penty then made her acting debut with the romantic comedy film Cocktail (2012), for which she earned the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination.[2][3]
After a four-year hiatus, Penty portrayed the titular role of a runaway bride in Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), a sleeper hit. She went on to play an army officer in Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), a public service volunteer in Shiddat (2021), and the leading lady in the streaming film Bloody Daddy (2023). Her highest grossing release came with Chhaava (2025). Penty had her web expansion with the series Do You Wanna Partner (2025).
In addition to her acting career, Penty is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.[4][5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Penty was born on 2 November 1985[6][7][8][9] in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Parsi father and a Goan Catholic mother.[10][11] She attended St. Agnes High School in Mumbai,[12] and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media from St. Xavier's College.[13][14][15]
Career[edit | edit source]
Modelling career (2005–2011)[edit | edit source]
Penty began her modeling when she sent her photographs to Elite Models India, who liked her work and suggested she take up modelling assignments. At this stage, she was in college and was reluctant to choose a career in modeling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.[1] In 2005, Penty officially started working for Elite Models India, and made her runway debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for Italian designers Nicola Trussardi and Gianfranco Ferré.[16] Thereafter, Penty modelled for several other Indian designers, including Wendell Rodricks, Rohit Bal and Rina Dhaka.[17] By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, Parachute and Westside; as well as featuring on the covers of a few Indian fashion magazines.[18][19]
The following year, Penty went on to model at an international circuit when she started to endorse global brands excluding Maybelline, Garnier and Forever 21.[19] On Penty's international appeal, the CEO of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."[20] Later in her modelling career Penty started to receive film offers, though she believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on modelling.[21] From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in Paris and New York.[22][23]
Breakthrough, hiatus and critical acclaim (2012–2018)[edit | edit source]
Penty was originally slated to make her Bollywood debut in 2011 with Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor, although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by Nargis Fakhri.[24] She later signed up for Homi Adajania's Cocktail instead; at Ali's suggestion.[25] Cast alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, the film received mixed to positive reviews. Penty's portrayal of Meera, a simple Indian girl with traditional values was well received by critics. Taran Adarsh commented that "Diana, who makes her acting debut, gets to portray a rather difficult character for her debut film. There's a very disarming kind of innocence that she brings to the role and she impresses a great deal."[26] Raja Sen agreed, mentioning that she is "refreshingly natural".[27] Anupama Chopra added that "Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but [...] infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own."[28] Her performance earned her nominations at numerous award ceremonies, including Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress.[29] Cocktail emerged a commercial success at the box office.[30][31]
After a four-year absence from the screen, Penty played the titular runaway bride, Happy opposite Ali Fazal and Abhay Deol in Aanand L. Rai's production Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), written and directed by Mudassar Aziz, which tells the story of her character's ensuing adventures when, in an attempt to elope with her lover, she instead ends up on the other side of the border, much to the chagrin of a young politician whose house she ends up in. About the break from acting, Penty said: "It wasn't a conscious break. I was taking my time looking to be a part of an interesting story. I didn't want to do anything that came my way."[32] The film earned mixed reviews from critics but was a sleeper hit.[33] Rohit Bhatnagar wrote that Penty "steals the spotlight in every frame", while Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost said: "Penty is brimming with potential [...] but her Happy, despite being the titular protagonist, is the most under-written character."[34][35]
Her only release in 2017 was debutante Ranjit Tiwari's prison film Lucknow Central, where she played Gayatri, a diligent NGO worker who champions the cause of a band formed by a group of prison inmates, opposite Farhan Akhtar.[36] Renuka Vyavahare from Times of India noted that she plays her part well.[37] It was a box office failure.[38] Penty had two film releases in 2018. She first played an army officer, Captain Ambalika, in Abhishek Sharma's period drama Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran opposite John Abraham.[39] Bollywood Hungama critic mentioned, "Diana has a crucial part and essays the no nonsense character very well."[40] It emerged a commercial success.[41] In her second film that year, she reprised her titular role in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, a sequel to Happy Bhag Jayegi, alongside Sonakshi Sinha, who played an eponymous namesake. It underperformed compared to the prequel.[42][43]
Commercial fluctuation and streaming films (2019-2024)[edit | edit source]
In 2019, she had special song appearance alongside singer Badshah and actors Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon as the proverbial "Shehar Ki Ladki" in a promotional music video of the song, a remake of an eponymous hit, for Khandaani Shafakhana (2019).[44]
Penty played Ira, a public service volunteer who has a friction of ideology with her husband, in director Kunal Deshmukh's 2021 romantic drama Shiddat opposite Mohit Raina.[45][46] India Today's Samriddhi Srivastava noted, "Though Penty gets extremely limited screen time in comparison to her male counterparts, she leave a mark as free-spirited, practical and open-minded women."[47] Penty then expanded to Malayalam films in 2022 with Salute opposite Dulquer Salmaan portraying Dia, Salmaan's love interest.[48][49] Haricharan Pudipeddi mentioned, "The women have very less to contribute to the film and Diana Penty gets wasted in a role that has no impact."[50] Both films had digital release.[51]
In her first release of 2023, Penty portrayed an actor's wife Naina, opposite Akshay Kumar in Raj Mehta's Selfiee.[52][53] Anna M. M. Vetticad stated that she "brings a glowing dignity" to her role.[54] It emerged a box office failure.[55] Penty then played a NCB officer Aditi in Bloody Daddy opposite Shahid Kapoor, which had a digital release.[56][57] Monika Rawal Kukreja opined that she doesn't go overboard and maintains a calming balance.[58] Penty played a mysterious women alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Adbhut, her only release of 2024. The film directly released on Sony Max.[59][60] A Bollywood Hungama critic was appreciative of her performance in a role that she has never done before.[61]
Career progression (2025–present)[edit | edit source]
In her first release of 2025, Penty portrayed Kesar, a rebellious wife opposite Ajay Devgn and Mohit Malik in Azaad.[62] Vineeta Kumar of India Today stated, "While, Penty doesn't get a lot of screen-space, she and Devgn add the required edge and delicacy to the story."[63] It was a box office failure.[64] Following this, she portrayed Mughal princess Zinat-un-Nissa Begum in Chhaava.[65] Rishabh Suri from Hindustan Times stated that her character needed a bit more menace.[66] A box office success, it emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian film of all time and Penty's highest grossing release.[67][68] Penty then played an investigating cop Natasha in Detective Sherdil, alongside Diljit Dosanjh. The film had a digital release.[69] While some critics felt she was "underutilised", Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost noted, "Penty brings a certain sense of gravitas to her performance with her no-nonsense attitude."[70][71] In the same year, Penty expanded to web with the series Do You Wanna Partner, where she played a beer startup owner opposite Nakuul Mehta.[72]
Penty will next appear in Section 84 alongside Amitabh Bachchan.[73]
Off-screen work[edit | edit source]
Inspired by her character in Lucknow Central, Penty volunteered for an NGO in 2017.[74] She also supports a number of causes. In 2020, she provides safety gear to Mumbai police amid the COVID-19 pandemic and additionally collaborated with Ketto India for the initiative #EveryLifeMatters, to help provide relief and financial support during the crisis.[75][76]
Penty made her Cannes Film Festival debut in 2019 and has subsequently appeared on the red carpet the following years.[77][78] She has ramp walked at the Lakme Fashion Week.[79] She has been cover model for several magazines including Vogue,[80] Elle,[81] Verve,[82] Women's Health India,[83] Grazia India[84] and Femina among others.[85]
Penty has been very vocal on various issues. Praising the #MeToo movement, she said, "I am proud that the #MeToo movement has kick-started. It is commendable that women are coming out and bringing light to the issues which they went through in the past. It takes a lot of courage."[86]
Controversy[edit | edit source]
During Happy Bhag Jayegi musical event in 2016, Mika Singh cracked a joke on Penty's surname, that did not go well with her.[87] After much prodding, the actress opened up on the matter and said, "I don’t find these jokes funny. I don’t even understand how people laugh at such comments."[88]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Penty has been in a relationship with diamond merchant Harsh Sagar since 2013.[89][90]
Artistry and public image[edit | edit source]
Post her debut, Penty was termed as the "next big thing" in Hindi cinema.[91] Aishwarya Acharya of Femina finds her to be "sensitive, astute, calm, passionate and hopeful".[92] Rajeev Masand termed her "refreshingly natural".[93] Grazia's Tanya Mehta says Penty has a "compelling onscreen presence" and added that she is here to stay.[94][95] Ashwini Deshmukh of Filmfare noted, "Penty's choice of roles and rare confidence has given her two hits in her short but snazzy career."[96] Penty took a hiatus of 4 years just after her debut film. On her approach of choosing films, she said,
"I know it did take me a while in the beginning, but now, I have got the momentum and I don’t want that to stop. I’ve made a certain conscious effort to play different roles and do different genre of films because that’s the way it’s challenging and keeps things exciting for me."[97]
Penty was placed 10th in Times of India's 10 Most Promising Female Newcomers of 2012 list.[98] The same year, Penty became the ninth most trended personality on Google in India.[99] In 2013, she won Grazia Face of the Year.[100] Later, she was placed 15th in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Women List.[101] She ranked 25th in 2013 and 23rd in 2019 in Times' 50 Most Desirable Woman List.[102][103] Apart from acting and modelling, Penty is an endorser for several brands and products including TRESemmé and Nokia, in particular the Lumia 510.[104] She became the first Indian star to endorse Estée Lauder India.[105][106] She is also the brand ambassador of Garnier.[107] Penty is widely known for her fashion style.[108]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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Films[edit | edit source]
- All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cocktail | Meera Sahni | [109][110] | |
| 2016 | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | [111][112] | |
| 2017 | Lucknow Central | Gayatri Kashyap | [113] | |
| 2018 | Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran | Capt. Ambalika Bandopadhyay / Nakul Singh | [114] | |
| Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi | Harpreet "Happy" Kaur | [115] | ||
| 2019 | Khandaani Shafakhana | Sunita | Special appearance in song "Sheher Ki Ladki" | [116] |
| 2021 | Shiddat | Ira Sharma Sehgal | [117] | |
| 2022 | Salute | Dia | Malayalam film | [118] |
| 2023 | Selfiee | Naina | [119][120] | |
| Bloody Daddy | Aditi Rawat | [121][122] | ||
| 2024 | Adbhut | Mary Mathews / Anjali Malhotra / Amy Mathews | [123][124] | |
| 2025 | Azaad | Kesar Bahadur | [125] | |
| Chhaava | Zinat-un-Nissa Begum | [126] | ||
| Detective Sherdil | Natasha | [127] | ||
| 2026 | Section 84
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Template:TableTBA | Post-production | [128] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Do You Wanna Partner | Anahita Makujina | [129] |
Music video appearance[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Challon Ke Nishaan" | Stebin Ben | [130] |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut - Female | Cocktail | Nominated | [131] |
| Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards | Best Female Debut | Won | [132] | ||
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | [2] | |
| Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Nominated | [133] | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | [134] | ||
| Star Guild Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | [135] | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [135] | |||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [136] | ||
| ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Debut – Female | Nominated | [137] | ||
| 2016 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actress in a Comedy Film | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Nominated | [138] |
| 2025 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Dynamic Performer of the Year – Female | N/A | Won | [139] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sharma, Viseshika (January 2013). "Flaming Blush". Verve. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
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