Divinaa Thackur made her big-screen debut with the film Veeram in which she was paired opposite Kunal Kapoor. She was also a part of Sanjay Dutt starrer Prassthanam. Well, apart from the big screen, Divinaa has also made a mark in the digital world with web series and short films.
Her recent web outing is Alt Balaji’s Who's Your Daddy? in which she plays one of the leads. We recently interacted with Divinaa and while talking about her character in the web series, the actress told us, “I play a character named Mehek. She comes from Delhi an area called Lajpat Nagar. She is smart and knows her way out of any situation faced. She is cute, naughty, and funny and also knows her Indian roots well. She is a typical girl who loves to wear a lot of jewelry, different colour nail paints, bangles and she loves to dress up. Mehek is someone who brings the spark and smile whenever she comes on screen.”
When it comes to web series there’s always a debate that the content being shown is vulgar and makers try to sell their web series through love-making scenes, and of course, it is said that sex sells. When we asked Divinaa what’s her take on it, she said, “If the content is strong it wouldn't need to incorporate sex scenes forcefully. On the web, people take liberty because there is no censor yet. So I feel it's fair enough if someone wants to use it as an important part of their screenplay. It's a creative choice one is free to take. Also, passion is a strong defilement we all possess and can also be portrayed as a dominating trait in any of the characters on the screen if the script demands. Basically, I wouldn't judge any platform or a filmmaker is showcasing vulgar or sex-driven content, it's an individual creative choice.”
Divinaa will next be seen in Netflix’s series Baahubali: Before the Beginning. When asked her about her role in it, she told us, “I play a very different role in Baahubali, something which I never got an attempt to try. The credit goes to my director Deva Katta for believing in me for having a wide range as an actor. This character is very glamorous and beautiful someone like Chandramukhi, Madhuri Dixit’s ma'am character in Devdas.”
Being a newcomer in the industry, Divinaa has her list of directors and actors she would like to work with. She said, “As a newcomer, I would love to work with everyone who is established in the industry as I will get to learn more and explore more. But if being asked about a list per se I would love to work with directors Zoya Akthar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Actors, the list a little long, Ranveer Singh, Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Devrakonda and Vicky Kaushal.
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Russell Brand leaves Southwark Crown Court after entering not guilty pleas
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women ahead of 2026 trial
Russell Brand, once a regular on TV screens and now a high-profile online figure, appeared in a London court on Friday and denied all allegations of rape and sexual assault. The case, involving accusations from four different women, will now move towards a trial scheduled for 3 June 2026.
The 49-year-old, known for his past work in comedy and film, as well as for his recent outspoken online presence, faces five charges: one of rape, one of oral rape, two of sexual assaults, and one of indecent assault. The alleged incidents happened between 1999 and 2005, a time when Brand was climbing the ladder in Britain’s entertainment industry.
The courtroom appearance was brief but closely watched. Dozens of journalists were present as Brand stood in a glass enclosure at Southwark Crown Court. Dressed in a dark suit and open-collared shirt, he said “not guilty” to each charge.
One of the most serious allegations involves an incident during a political event in Bournemouth in 1999. A woman claims Brand raped her in a hotel room after a Labour Party conference. Other accusations include unwanted sexual advances and assaults at a TV station and a party in London.
Brand has rejected all accusations since they first surfaced in a joint media investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches in 2023. He later posted a video on social media calling himself a former addict and flawed individual, but insisted he never acted without consent.
The trial is expected to last four to five weeks. Due to a backlog in the UK’s court system, such delays between a plea and trial are common. British law protects the identities of people who report sexual assault unless they choose to go public and also restricts pre-trial reporting to avoid influencing jurors.
Once a mainstream star with roles in hit films and a high-profile marriage to singer Katy Perry, Brand has since reinvented himself as an online commentator. His YouTube channel, filled with politically charged and often controversial content, has millions of followers.
For now, Brand remains free while awaiting trial in a high-profile case that will unfold years after the alleged events took place.