Dia Mirza

Mirza was born on 9 December 1981, in Hyderabad. Her father, Frank Handrich, is a German graphics and industrial fair designer, architect, artist and interior designer based in Munich. Her mother, Deepa, is a Bengali interior designer and landscaper who also volunteers to help alcoholics and drug addicts. When she was four-and-a-half years old, her parents divorced.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/I-took-my-surname-Mirza-from-my-step-father-Dia-Mirza/articleshow/36494630.cms |title=I took my surname Mirza from my step-father: Dia Mirza |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 June 2014 |archive-date=30 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830043310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/I-took-my-surname-Mirza-from-my-step-father-Dia-Mirza/articleshow/36494630.cms |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/dia-mirzas-wedding-to-be-a-private-affair-679137 |title=Dia Mirzas Wedding to be a Private Affair – NDTV Movies |work=NDTVMovies.com |access-date=19 October 2014 |archive-date=19 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019143750/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/dia-mirzas-wedding-to-be-a-private-affair-679137 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite news |date=22 September 2018 |title=Dia Mirza is tracing her German roots on a trip to her 'fatherland' and sharing family pics |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dia-mirza-is-tracing-her-german-roots-on-a-trip-to-her-fatherland-and-sharing-family-pics/story-z7Qb2cjsalhu6FkAd3WY6N.html |access-date=16 February 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}} After her mother married Ahmed Mirza, a Muslim man from Hyderabad, she adopted her step-father's surname. He died in 2003.

After initially attending Vidyaranya High School, a co-ed school, Mirza was enrolled into Nasr School, a girl's day school in Khairtabad. She then attended Stanley Junior College before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.{{cite web |title=Dia Mirza – 2000-1991! – Miss India Winners 2009-1964 – Archives – Femina Miss India |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/miss-india-winners-2009-1964/2000-1991/Dia-Mirza/articleshow/7883217.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 June 2011 |archive-date=27 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927001012/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/miss-india-winners-2009-1964/2000-1991/Dia-Mirza/articleshow/7883217.cms |url-status=dead}}

Mirza worked while in college as a marketing executive for a media firm, Neeraj's Multi-media Studio.{{Cite web |date=2 September 2019 |title=Plan your expenses & trust instruments you have invested in: Dia Mirza |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/personal-finance/report-plan-your-expenses-trust-instruments-you-have-invested-in-dia-mirza-2786694 |access-date=2 July 2020 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=5 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105014847/https://www.dnaindia.com/personal-finance/report-plan-your-expenses-trust-instruments-you-have-invested-in-dia-mirza-2786694 |url-status=live}} At the same time, she modelled for print and TV commercials for brands such as Lipton, Wall's ice cream, Emami and many more.{{Cite news |title=Dia Mirza: Lesser known facts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/dia-mirza-lesser-known-facts/photostory/46366473.cms |access-date=2 July 2020 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012014616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/dia-mirza-lesser-known-facts/photostory/46366473.cms |url-status=live}}

Mirza was the second runner-up at Femina Miss India 2000 and was subsequently sent to Miss Asia Pacific 2000, where she won. She also won Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Avon and Miss Close-Up Smile in Miss India. When she won the Miss Asia Pacific title on 3 December 2000 in Manila, the Philippines, she became the first Indian since Tara Anne Fonseca to win this title in 27 years.{{Cite news |title=Enduring Beauties |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4941257,curpg-5.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=29 April 2010 |archive-date=25 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425002018/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4941257,curpg-5.cms |url-status=dead}} She completed the hat-trick of India winning international pageants in the year 2000; Lara Dutta won the Miss Universe title and Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World title in the same year.{{cite web |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |title=Miss India Winners 2000 – 1991 – Indiatimes.com |work=The Times of India |access-date=30 November 2011 |archive-date=29 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329100350/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |title=Dia Mirza Reminisces 20 years Of Miss India Pageant Days When She Shared Stage With Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/dia-mirza-reminisces-20-years-of-miss-india-pageant-days-when-she-shared-stage-with-lara-dutta-priyanka-chopra-2628071.html |access-date=2 July 2020 |website=News18|date=20 May 2020 }}

Following an uncredited appearance in the Tamil film En Swasa Kaatre (1999), Mirza made her acting debut in 2001 with Gautham Vasudev Menon's Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, a remake of Menon's Tamil film Minnale.{{cite interview |last=Mirza |first=Dia |subject-link=Dia Mirza |interviewer=Bharati Dubey |title=Face to Face: Dia Mirza |date=18 October 2001|publisher=Rediff |location=Mumbai |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/18diya.htm |access-date=8 April 2023}} She played Reena Malhotra opposite R. Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/01maddy.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Madhavan, Diya: Happily anonymous |website=www.rediff.com |access-date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=21 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721022756/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/01maddy.htm |url-status=live }} The film was a box office failure but later gained cult status and was a success upon its re-release.{{Cite web |last=Jogani |first=Rishil |date=9 September 2024 |title=Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Re-Release Box Office Collections: R Madhavan and Dia Mirza movie triumphs; Matches first weekend collections in second |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein-re-release-box-office-collections-r-madhavan-and-dia-mirza-movie-triumphs-matches-first-weekend-collections-in-second-1346663?amp=#amp_ct=1725893782036&_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17258933936463&referrer=https://www.google.com |access-date=9 September 2024 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}} Her performance earned her nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, but Taran Adarsh noted, "Dia looks like a doll and goes through the mandatory dance movements gracefully, but needs to polish her acting skills."{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran|author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=19 October 2001 |title=Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=28 April 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6838/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125070023/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6838/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2009 }}

In 2001, she also appeared opposite Arjun Rampal in Deewaanapan,a box office failure.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/16deew.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The Film Review of Deewaanapan|website=www.rediff.com}} All her subsequent releases were commercially unsuccessful, including: Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge opposite Salman Khan (2002),{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tumko-na-bhool-paayenge/article28570536.ece |title=Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge |newspaper=The Hindu |date=28 February 2002 |access-date=2 May 2022 |archive-date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502095146/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tumko-na-bhool-paayenge/article28570536.ece |url-status=live}} Dum opposite Vivek Oberoi (2003), Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003), Tehzeeb (2003),{{Cite web | url=http://www.idlebrain.com/mumbai/reviews/mr-tehzeeb.html | title=Bollywood Best - Hindi cinema movie reviews - Tehzeeb - Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal - Khalid Mohamed | access-date=29 April 2022 | archive-date=29 April 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429043036/http://www.idlebrain.com/mumbai/reviews/mr-tehzeeb.html | url-status=live }} Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004), Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story opposite Emraan Hashmi (2004), Stop! (2004), Blackmail (2005), Naam Gum Jaayega (2005) and Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005).{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1703|title=Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai – Movie|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=3 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203050010/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1703|url-status=live}}

Mirza found commercial success with her last two releases of 2005 Parineeta and Dus.{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=404|title=Parineeta – Movie|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131311/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=404|url-status=live}} In Dus, she played one of the leads opposite Zayed Khan. It emerged as one of the highest grossing film of the year.{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=9 July 2005 |title=Dus is full-on timepass |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/08dus.htm |website=Rediff.com |location=Mumbai |access-date=7 January 2025 |archive-date=9 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209054805/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/08dus.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/years.php?year=2005&pageId=4|title=Top India Total Nett Gross 2005 - - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=31 July 2018|archive-date=31 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731123407/https://boxofficeindia.com/years.php?year=2005&pageId=4|url-status=live}} In 2006, she appeared in Fight Club – Members Only and Alag. That year, she played a businessman's daughter opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Lage Raho Munna Bhai. The film emerged as the third highest grossing film of the year.{{Cite news| first=Nikhat| last=Kazmi| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/lage-raho-munna-bhai/movie-review/1949085.cms| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203025859/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-09-02/hindi/27829392_1_vidya-balan-bole-toh-gandhigiri| url-status=live| archive-date=3 February 2014| title=Review: Lage Raho Munna...| date=2 September 2006| work=The Times of India| access-date=26 April 2007}} {{Cite news|first=Arthur |last=Pais |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/07ajp1.htm?q=tp |title=Sanjay Dutt's biggest hit abroad |work=rediff.com |publisher=Rediff.com India Limited |date=7 September 2006 |access-date=29 September 2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114154821/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/07ajp1.htm?q=tp |archive-date=14 November 2007 }} Mirza had four releases in 2007. She first played a Gujarati woman who eloped with her lover in Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. opposite Arjun Rampal and Ranvir Shorey. Despite positive reviews, it was a box office average.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=349|title=Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. - Movie - Box Office India|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024091511/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=349|url-status=live}} Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu was appreciative of her look and performance.{{cite news |last=Kamath |first=Sudhish |website=The Hindu |title=Refreshingly delightful trip - Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. |date=16 March 2007 |url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/03/16/stories/2007031600590200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016183014/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/03/16/stories/2007031600590200.htm |archive-date=16 October 2007}} She then played a journalist in Shootout at Lokhandwala, another box office success.{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=225|title=Shootout at Lokhandwala – Movie|publisher=Box Office India}} She then appeared in Cash and Dus Kahaniyaan opposite Manoj Bajpayee.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dus-kahaniyaan/box-office/|title=Dus Kahaniyaan Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=7 December 2007 }}

This success was followed by a career downturn when all her films were critical and commercial failure. It includes: Krazzy 4 (2008), Jai Veeru (2009), Kisaan (2009), Acid Factory (2009), Fruit and Nut (2009), Kurbaan (2009), Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010) and Love Breakups Zindagi (2011). In Kurbaan, she played a television journalist opposite Vivek Oberoi.{{Cite web |title=Kurbaan - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131414/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158 |archive-date=17 January 2018 |access-date=7 February 2021 |website=boxofficeindia.com}} Taran Adarsh felt that she lends "credibility" to her brief role.{{Cite web |date=20 November 2009 |title=Kurbaan Review 4/5 {{!}} Kurbaan Movie Review {{!}} Kurbaan 2009 Public Review {{!}} Film Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/critic-review/kurbaan-2-movie-review/ |access-date=30 January 2021 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}} In 2012, she appeared in the Bengali film Paanch Adhyay, which was a commercial success and her performance was better received.{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/paanch-adhyay-dia-mirzas-debut-bengali-film/295784-8-73.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002070750/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/paanch-adhyay-dia-mirzas-debut-bengali-film/295784-8-73.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 October 2012|title=Dia Mirza debuts in Bengali films with 'Paanch Adhyay'|publisher=IBNLive|accessdate=12 October 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dia-mirza-debuts-in-bengali-films-with-paanch-adhyay/1/224483.html|title=Dia Mirza debuts in Bengali films|date=12 October 2012 |publisher=India Today|accessdate=12 October 2012}} After a four year hiatus, Mirza appeared in the Iranian-Indian film Salaam Mumbai opposite Mohammad Reza Golzar. It was a success at the box office.{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/reza-golzar-dia-mirza-salaam-mumbai-learning-hindi-for-indo-iranian-project/|title=Mohammad Reza Golzar learning Hindi for Indo-Iranian project with Dia Mirza|date=13 March 2016}}{{cite news |title='Salaam Mumbai' Goes to India |url=https://financialtribune.com/articles/art-and-culture/73304/salaam-mumbai-goes-to-india |work=Financial Tribune |date=1 October 2017}}

Mirza played Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata Dutt in the 2018 biopic Sanju opposite Ranbir Kapoor. A critical and commercial success, it emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films.{{Cite web |last=Handoo |first=Ritika |date=6 July 2018 |title=Sanju Box Office collections: Ranbir Kapoor gets his first Rs 200 cr film! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/sanju-box-office-collections-ranbir-kapoor-gets-his-first-rs-200-cr-film-2122612.html |access-date=6 July 2018 |website=zeenews.india.com |archive-date=6 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706092354/http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/sanju-box-office-collections-ranbir-kapoor-gets-his-first-rs-200-cr-film-2122612.html |url-status=live }} Devesh Sharma of Filmfare stated, "Dia doesn't have a lengthy role but make sure she adds to the film."{{Cite web |title=Movie Review: Sanju |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/sanju-movie-review-a-cracking-take-on-the-life-of-sanjay-dutt-29074.html |access-date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131248/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/sanju-movie-review-a-cracking-take-on-the-life-of-sanjay-dutt-29074.html |url-status=live }} In 2020, she appeared in Thappad, which went on to win the Filmfare Award for Best Film. She appeared in the ZEE5 web series Kaafir in 2019. Set in Kashmir, she starred opposite Mohit Raina in the series.{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kaafir-trailer-dia-mirza-mohit-raina-zee5-5752228/ |title=Kaafir trailer: Dia Mirza, Mohit Raina star in this intense web series set in Kashmir |date=28 May 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=29 May 2019 |archive-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603042107/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kaafir-trailer-dia-mirza-mohit-raina-zee5-5752228/ |url-status=live}}

In 2011, she started Born Free Entertainment, a production house with her ex-husband Sahil Sangha. She has also produced Love Breakups Zindagi, Bobby Jasoos{{Cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/appalling-i-haven-t-worked-enough-with-women-directors-dia-119060200144_1.html |title=Appalling I haven't worked enough with women directors: Dia |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=2 June 2019 |language=en |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608181811/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/appalling-i-haven-t-worked-enough-with-women-directors-dia-119060200144_1.html |url-status=live}} and a sitcom web series titled Mind the Malhotras (2019), streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The series stars Cyrus Sahukar and Mini Mathur in the lead.{{Cite web |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/mind-the-malhotras-amazon-prime-video-india-dia-mirza-mini-mathur-cyrus-sahukar-june-2043616 |title=Dia Mirza-Produced Mind the Malhotras Is Amazon's Next Indian Series |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |language=en |access-date=29 May 2019 |archive-date=29 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529044324/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/mind-the-malhotras-amazon-prime-video-india-dia-mirza-mini-mathur-cyrus-sahukar-june-2043616 |url-status=dead}} In December 2019 she announced she was forming a new production house "One India Stories" to create original content.{{Cite web |date=9 December 2019 |title=Dia Mirza announces new production house 'One India Stories' on birthday |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/dec/09/dia-mirza-announces-new-production-house-one-india-stories-on-birthday-2073698.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129125041/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/dec/09/dia-mirza-announces-new-production-house-one-india-stories-on-birthday-2073698.html |archive-date=29 January 2020 |access-date=29 January 2020 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/bobby-jasoos-first-look-vidya-balan/|title = Bobby Jasoos First Look: Vidya Balan| date=2 December 2013 }}TellyChakkar.com. Dia Mirza signs Vidya Balan to play detective in Bobby Jasoos. TellyChakkar.com. 24 September 2013. Accessed 5 May 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bwh&AN=BJQRTEL.20130924.543615&site=eds-live&scope=siteGavie Chahal Getting Calls For Pakistani Shows. News India Times. 12 January 2018. Accessed 5 May 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=127587640&site=eds-live&scope=site It also produced Love Breakups Zindagi (2011).{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Mirza has been involved with the Cancer Patients Aid Association and Spastics Society of India, and has worked extensively with the government of Andhra Pradesh to spread HIV awareness, prevention of female foeticide, PETA, CRY and most recently the NDTV Greenathon – an effort to find tangible solutions against pollution and the book, "Deke Dheko" by Radio Mirchi (a campaign initiated to collect books for underprivileged children). She is on the board of the Coca-Cola Foundation which works towards development in rural India. She is associated with campaigns such as Sanctuary Asia's Leave Me Alone and Female Foeticide.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

In 2010 she adopted two cheetah cubs at the Prince of Wales zoological park in Lucknow.{{Cite news |title=Actress Dia Mirza adopts leopard cubs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Actress-Dia-Mirza-adopts-leopard-cubs/articleshow/5789961.cms |date=13 April 2010 |access-date=3 July 2013 |archive-date=13 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213133708/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-13/lucknow/28124492_1_leopard-cubs-adoption-scheme-renu-singh |work=The Times of India |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cntraveller.in/story/latest-picture-dia-mirza-kenya/ |title=Latest picture of Dia Mirza in Kenya |date=25 July 2018 |website=Condé Nast Traveller India |access-date=18 September 2018 |archive-date=19 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919024833/https://www.cntraveller.in/story/latest-picture-dia-mirza-kenya/ |url-status=live}} Mirza, along with Aamir Khan, publicly expressed support for the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a group protesting the building of a dam. This aroused the ire of political activists from the Bharatiya Janata Party, who led a protest march against the actress.{{Cite web |work=Rediff |title=BJP blasts Dia Mirza for anti-dam stand |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/apr/24narmada.htm |access-date=24 May 2006 |archive-date=14 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514022019/http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/apr/24narmada.htm |url-status=live}} She won the Green Award at IIFA 2012 for spreading awareness about environment-related issues. Along with these, Mirza has endorsed The Body Shop for their stand on a ban on animal testing and propagation of recycled packaging and natural products.{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/business/dia-mirza-appointed-body-shop-s-brand-ambassador |title=Dia Mirza appointed Body Shop's brand ambassador |work=The Navhind Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327235650/http://www.navhindtimes.in/business/dia-mirza-appointed-body-shop-s-brand-ambassador |archive-date=27 March 2014}} She is the Eco-Ambassador for Panasonic.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

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Mirza has been felicitated at award functions for her active involvement in social and environmental issues.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/potpourri/dia-mirza-campaigns-for-protection-of-snow-leopards.html |title=Dia Mirza campaigns for protection of snow leopards |last=Pioneer |first=The |website=The Pioneer |language=en |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525093232/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/potpourri/dia-mirza-campaigns-for-protection-of-snow-leopards.html |url-status=live}} She has been named the ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Mission's youth-based 'Swachh Saathi' programme. As an ambassador, the actress would interact with school and college students from across the country through awareness sessions, community cleaning activities and motivational videos.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza named ambassador for 'Swachh Saathi' programme |url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/dia-mirza-named-ambassador-for-swachh-saathi-programme-357259 |access-date=7 June 2016 |publisher=ABP Live |date=6 June 2016 |archive-date=7 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607112950/http://www.abplive.in/movies/dia-mirza-named-ambassador-for-swachh-saathi-programme-357259 |url-status=live}} She joined Save The Children India as their first-ever artist ambassador.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza joins 'Save The Children' as Artist Ambassador |url=https://www.savethechildren.in/news/dia-mirza-joins-save-the-children-as-artist-ambass |access-date=9 December 2016 |publisher=savethechildren.in |date=9 December 2016 |archive-date=18 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418082051/https://www.savethechildren.in/news/dia-mirza-joins-save-the-children-as-artist-ambass |url-status=live}}

On World Environment Day 2017, she was appointed brand ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India.{{Cite news |title=Need infrastructure that supports green recovery: Dia Mirza on India heading towards climate catastrophe |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/in-focus/article/times-now-summit-2021-need-infrastructure-that-supports-green-recovery-says-dia-mirza-on-india-heading-towards-climate-catastrophe/831065 |access-date=24 November 2021 |work=Times Now |language=en|date=11 November 2021}} She has lent her support to WTI's wildlife conservation endeavours for several years and is a founder-member of the organisation's Club Nature initiative,{{cite news |title=DIA MIRZA NAMED WILDLIFE TRUST OF INDIA'S BRAND AMBASSADOR |url=http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-named-wildlife-trust-of-indias-brand-ambassador/articleshow/59000671.cms |access-date=5 June 2017 |work=Mumbai Mirror |date=5 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630165939/http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-named-wildlife-trust-of-indias-brand-ambassador/articleshow/59000671.cms |archive-date=30 June 2017 |url-status=dead}} also supporting a campaign to raise awareness about the shrinking space for wild elephants in the country.{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/India/gaj-yatra-to-secure-elephant-corridors-launched-in-mumbai-4796684/ |title='Gaj Yatra' to secure elephant corridors launched in Mumbai |date=14 August 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=29 January 2020 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200118073233/https://indianexpress.com/article/India/gaj-yatra-to-secure-elephant-corridors-launched-in-mumbai-4796684/}}

She was also appointed as the UN Environment's Goodwill Ambassador for India in 2017 and on 7 May 2020, her term was further extended till 2022.{{Cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-is-now-un-environment-goodwill-ambassador-for-india-1781882 |title=Dia Mirza Is Now UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador For India |work=NDTV.com |access-date=30 November 2017 |archive-date=30 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130114618/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-is-now-un-environment-goodwill-ambassador-for-india-1781882 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=UNEP extends Dia Mirza's term as Goodwill Ambassador till 2022 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/unep-extends-dia-mirzas-term-as-goodwill-ambassador-till-2022/articleshow/75597736.cms |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=7 May 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012014614/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/unep-extends-dia-mirzas-term-as-goodwill-ambassador-till-2022/articleshow/75597736.cms |url-status=live}} She was appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations as an advocate of Sustainable Development Goals.{{cite news |title=Actor Dia Mirza Gets Appointed As An Official Sustainable Development Goals Advocate By UN Environment |url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/actor-dia-mirza-gets-appointed-as-an-official-sustainable-development-goals-advocate-by-un-environment-34132/ |access-date=13 May 2019 |publisher=swachhindia.ndtv.com |date=13 May 2019 |archive-date=23 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723164149/https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/actor-dia-mirza-gets-appointed-as-an-official-sustainable-development-goals-advocate-by-un-environment-34132/ |url-status=live}} She also turned into a blogger to save the environment and create awareness.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza to turn blogger for environment's sake |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-cafe/20190718/281487867933449 |access-date=18 July 2019 |via=PressReader |date=18 July 2019 |archive-date=19 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319180343/https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-cafe/20190718/281487867933449 |url-status=live}} She hosted United Nations Champions Gala 2019 with Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza, Alec Baldwin host UN's Champions Gala again |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/dia-mirza-alec-baldwin-host-uns-champions-gala-again/article29539600.ece |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=28 September 2019 |archive-date=19 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319180342/https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/dia-mirza-alec-baldwin-host-uns-champions-gala-again/article29539600.ece |url-status=live}} She attended the 14th UN Conference of the Parties and hosted the finale reception.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza in Delhi for UN conference |url=https://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/dia-mirza-in-delhi-for-un-conference |access-date=9 September 2019 |publisher=thequint.com |date=9 September 2019 |archive-date=19 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319180347/https://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/dia-mirza-in-delhi-for-un-conference |url-status=live}}

Mirza initiated a cleanliness drive at Juhu beach on Independence Day 2019{{cite news |title=Independence Day: Dia Mirza participates in clean-up drive at Juhu beach |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/independence-day-dia-mirza-participates-in-clean-up-drive-at-juhu-beach/videoshow/70692201.cms |access-date=15 August 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=15 August 2019 |archive-date=15 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815163010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/independence-day-dia-mirza-participates-in-clean-up-drive-at-juhu-beach/videoshow/70692201.cms |url-status=live}} and another at Mahim beach on 26 January, to make the beach free from single-use plastic.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza, Pragya Kapoor host beach cleaning drive in Mumbai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/dia-mirza-pragya-kapoor-host-beach-cleaning-drive-in-mumbai/videoshow/73657197.cms |access-date=27 January 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=27 January 2020 |archive-date=27 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127124615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/dia-mirza-pragya-kapoor-host-beach-cleaning-drive-in-mumbai/videoshow/73657197.cms |url-status=live}} Mirza supports Ramky's BIG Green Ganesha and felicitated the winners with Tree Ganeshas in 2019. She has also been featured by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in its 11th edition of BBC 100 Women List 2023, listing her as one of the four Indian women featured.{{cite news |title=BBC 100 Women 2023: Who is on this year's list? - BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-02d9060e-15dc-426c-bfe0-86a6437e5234 |access-date=25 November 2023 |work=BBC}} Mirza lent her voice to a snow leopard called Layla for an environmental podcast of Run Wild, which is a collaboration between Runtastic, the UN Environmental Programme and the Internet of Elephants.{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dia-mirza-lends-voice-for-environmental-podcast/1653702 |title=Dia Mirza lends voice for environmental podcast |website=Outlook the news scroll |language=en |access-date=2 November 2019 |archive-date=19 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319180343/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dia-mirza-lends-voice-for-environmental-podcast/1653702 |url-status=live}}

In April 2014, Mirza became engaged to her longtime business partner Sahil Sangha, and they were married on 18 October 2014 at his farmhouse in Chhatarpur, South Delhi.{{cite news |last1=Blaggan |first1=Ishita |date=19 October 2014 |title=Inside Dia Mirza, Sahil Sangha's Wedding |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/picture-perfect-couple-dia-mirza-sahil-sangha-married-681264 |work=NDTV |access-date=24 January 2024}} In August 2019, Mirza announced their separation.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza Announces Separation From Husband Sahil Sangha on Social Media |date=August 2019 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dia-mirza-announces-separation-with-husband-sahil-sangha-on-social-media-2254039.html |work=News 18 |access-date=1 August 2019 |archive-date=1 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801062342/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dia-mirza-announces-separation-with-husband-sahil-sangha-on-social-media-2254039.html |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Basu |first=Nilanjana |date=August 2019 |title=Dia Mirza And Sahil Sangha Announce Separation After 11 Years Together: 'We Remain Friends' |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-and-sahil-sangha-announce-separation-after-11-years-together-we-remain-friends-2078600 |publisher=NDTV |access-date=1 August 2019 |archive-date=1 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801071341/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-and-sahil-sangha-announce-separation-after-11-years-together-we-remain-friends-2078600 |url-status=live}}

On 15 February 2021, Mirza married businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in Bandra, Mumbai.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza-Vaibhav Rekhi wedding: First pictures of newlyweds are here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-vaibhav-rekhi-wedding-first-pictures-of-actor-in-stunning-bridal-ensemble-arrive-online-101613393462796.html |date=15 February 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=15 February 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Basu |first1=Nilanjana |title=Dia Mirza And Vaibhav Rekhi Are Married. See Pics Of The Newlyweds |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-and-vaibhav-rekhi-are-married-see-pics-of-the-newlyweds-2371146 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=NDTV |date=15 February 2021}}{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza ties the knot with Vaibhav Rekhi; looks lovely in a red sari |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/dia-mirza-vaibhav-rekhi-wedding-bride-red-sari-photos-7189924 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=15 February 2021 |date=15 February 2021}}

On 14 July 2021, Mirza announced that she had a premature birth of a baby boy, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi on 14 May and he was in NICU for 2 months.{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Dia Mirza, Vaibhav Rekhi announce premature birth of son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/dia-mirza-vaibhav-rekhi-announce-premature-birth-of-son-avyaan-azaad-rekhi-news-bollywood-vhokP0fibggdb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715081528/https://www.sify.com/movies/dia-mirza-vaibhav-rekhi-announce-premature-birth-of-son-avyaan-azaad-rekhi-news-bollywood-vhokP0fibggdb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 July 2021 |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=Sify |date=15 July 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=23 November 2021 |title=Inside Dia Mirza's gorgeous home that she shares with husband Vaibhav and son Avyaan: 'My sanctuary' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/inside-dia-mirza-home-husband-vaibhav-rekhi-son-avyaan-7614512/ |access-date=24 November 2021 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}} She also has a step-daughter, Samaira Rekhi from Vaibhav Rekhi's previous marriage.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza and 'bestie' stepdaughter Samaira wear matching outfits for Sunday shenanigans, watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-and-bestie-stepdaughter-samaira-wear-matching-outfits-for-sunday-shenanigans-watch-101626660084991.html |access-date=28 March 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 July 2021 |language=en}}

File:Dia Mirza IIFA 2017 Green Carpet (36349669706) (cropped).jpg

In the Times Most Desirable Women list, Mirza was placed 14th in 2009, 24th in 2010 25th in 2011 and 35th in 2012.{{cite web |title=2009 Most Desirable Women: Sushmita Sen - No 13 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-sushmita-sen-no-13/videoshow/11836604.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=21 February 2013 |archive-date=11 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-sushmita-sen-no-13/videoshow/11836604.cms |url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925063854/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 September 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=20 June 2013}}{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-04/news-interviews/31024491_1_video-trisha-krishnan-ankita-shorey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305023439/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-04/news-interviews/31024491_1_video-trisha-krishnan-ankita-shorey|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=20 June 2013}}{{cite web|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women List 2012 - Results|url=http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-women-2012|publisher=ITimes|accessdate=20 December 2013}} Mirza was also placed in Femina{{'}}s "50 Most Beautiful Women" list.{{cite web |title=50 Most Beautiful Indian Women |url=http://abhisays.com/india/top-50-most-beautiful-indian-women-part-1.html |access-date=17 August 2018 |archive-date=17 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817055952/http://abhisays.com/india/top-50-most-beautiful-indian-women-part-1.html |url-status=live }} Times of India placed her at 15th position in its "50 Beautiful Faces" list.{{cite web |title=Photos - 50 Beautiful Faces: 100 years of Indian Cinema |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 December 2021 |url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/movies/100-yrs-of-indian-cinema/50-beautiful-faces-100-years-of-indian-cinema/morphshow/19713720.cms}} Mirza has written articles for Hindustan Times and other publications.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/author/dia-mirza-101725343387599 |title=Articles by Dia Mirza |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=29 November 2023}}

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• 2003: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Female Debut for Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.{{Cite news |last=Perappadan |first=Bindu Shajan |date=16 March 2003 |title=Another mega star awards show |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/another-mega-star-awards-show/article28636969.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322065457/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/another-mega-star-awards-show/article28636969.ece |archive-date=22 March 2021}}
• 2003: Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.{{cite web |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k3/jan/janmam13.htm |title=Fairglow Zee Cine awards on Saturday |date=28 January 2003 |website=Indian Television |location=Mumbai, India |access-date=24 April 2021 |archive-date=21 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821220632/http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k3/jan/janmam13.htm |url-status=live }}
• 2019: Gold Award for Best Actress Critics – OTT for Kaafir.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/gold-awards-2019-winners-list-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-surbhi-chandna-hina-khan-and-others-win-big-479248 |title=Gold Awards 2019 Winners List: Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Surbhi Chandna, Rhea Sharma and Others Win Big |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012033330/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/gold-awards-2019-winners-list-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-surbhi-chandna-hina-khan-and-others-win-big-479248 |url-status=dead }}

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• 2003: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2003 |title=Filmfare awards: 'Devdas' bags 11, 'Saathiya' 4 |work=The Hindu |agency=Press Trust of India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/filmfare-awards-devdas-bags-11-saathiya-4/article27747348.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322065520/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/filmfare-awards-devdas-bags-11-saathiya-4/article27747348.ece |archive-date=22 March 2021}}
• 2003: Screen Award for Best Female Debut for Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Deewaanapan.{{Cite news |date=24 December 2002 |title=Screen awards: Devdas tops nomination list |work=The Indian Express |publisher=Express News Service |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/screen-awards-devdas-tops-nomination-list/ |url-status=live |access-date=22 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322063438/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/screen-awards-devdas-tops-nomination-list/ |archive-date=22 March 2021}}
• 2011: BIG Star Most Entertaining Award for Actress in a Romantic Role for Love Breakups Zindagi.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/big-star-entertainment-award-winner-2011|title=Big star entertainment award 2011 winners|website=Pinkvilla|date=3 January 2012|access-date=18 July 2020}}

• 2012: IIFA outstanding contribution to Environment.{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/znmd-and-ra-one-dominate-iifa-tech-awards-1.1018146 |title=13th IIFA winners |work=Gulf News |date=5 May 2012 |author=Manjusha Radhakrishnan |accessdate=7 July 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516100959/http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/znmd-and-ra-one-dominate-iifa-tech-awards-1.1018146 |archivedate=16 May 2012 }}
• 2022: Mirza was honoured with Mother Teresa Memorial Award by the Governor of Maharashtra.{{cite news |title=Dia Mirza honoured with 'Mother Teresa Memorial Award' by the Governor of Maharashtra |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Dia-Mirza-honoured-with-Mother-Teresa-Memorial-Award-by-the-Governor-of-Maharashtra/eventshow/92873594.cms |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=Femina |date=14 July 2022}}
• 2023: Mirza was named by BBC in its 100 Women list (One of the world's inspiring and influential women).{{Cite news |title=BBC 100 Women 2023: Who is on the list this year? |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-02d9060e-15dc-426c-bfe0-86a6437e5234 |work=BBC |date=23 November 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023}}
• 2024: Iconic Gold Award for Environmentalist of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/brand-focus/iconic-gold-awards-2023-celebrating-the-best-of-bollywood-and-television-on-march-18th-in-mumbai|title=Iconic Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating the Best of Bollywood and Television on March 18th in Mumbai|website=Free Press Journal|access-date= 25 February 2023}}

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Category:21st-century Indian actresses