New Delhi: Raj Kapoor launched his youngest son Rajeev Kapoor in Bollywood in the year 1983 with the film ‘Ek Jaan Hai Hum’. However, Rajeev Kapoor was not the only one to make his debut with this film, a beauty had entered the film world with him, whose name is Divya Rana. The film flopped badly at the box office. Raj Kapoor then gave another chance to Divya Rana and cast her in his next big film ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’.
Raj Kapoor cast Mandakini opposite Rajiv Kapoor in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, while Divya Rana appeared in the role of second lead actress. Released in 1985, the film was a superhit, the credit for its success went to Mandakini, in whose film the audience did not pay much attention to Divya Rana, in front of her impeccable scenes and blue-eyed beauty.
Divya Rana had acted in 11 films. (Photo Credits: Instagram @jairajmukherjee_themoviemaniac)
Divya Rana worked in Bollywood for 6 years
After giving superhit film, Divya got work in some more films. She remained active in Bollywood for about 6 years, during which she appeared in a total of 11 films like ‘Maa Kasam’, ‘Param Dharam’, ‘Andha Yudh’, ‘Garibon Ka Daata’, ‘Watan Ke Rakhwale’ and ‘Himmat Aur Hardik’. Mother Apart from ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, none of his films could do wonders at the box office. With the passage of time, people stopped taking information about him. The dreams with which she came into the film industry started disintegrating.

(Photo Credits: Instagram @salmamanekia)
Name and identity changed after marriage
Divya Rana got away from the industry after an unsuccessful film career. The actress has been living a life of anonymity for many years. At the time of Rajiv Kapoor’s death, his name came up for discussion. He has created a separate world of his own with a new identity. She has become Salma Manekia from Divya Rana. According to media reports, she is leading a completely different life after marrying Mumbai-based businessman Fazal.
Divya Rana is the mother of two sons
Divya Rana has a special attachment to art. He has made his mark as a photographer and sculptor. She is also associated with the business of ‘Women’s Clothing’. Today she is the mother of two lovely sons, with whom she keeps posting her pictures on social media. She still looks very beautiful and is happy in her own little world.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : March 06, 2023, 20:50 IST
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