Award-winning actor, producer, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza gave a deeply personal address at Spoken Fest last evening, sharing ...
Award-winning actor, producer, and UN Goodwill
Ambassador Dia Mirza gave a deeply personal address at Spoken Fest last
evening, sharing a story she calls her “homecoming”, one that shaped not only
her childhood but the woman and artist she has become.
Reflecting on the theme in her speech, Dia traced
her connection to nature back to watching her father paint a rainforest on her
school wall, a memory that became a lasting source of comfort after his
passing. Years later, amid the pressures of a demanding career, a visit to the
forests of Pench became a turning point. Immersed in the wild, she rediscovered
stillness and breath, a life-changing moment that has informed her choices in
crafting a career with purpose and intentionality.
This year marks Dia Mirza's 25th year in the film
industry, and she steps into 2026 with a powerful slate. Her upcoming projects
include Operation Safed Sagar, IKKA, a web series alongside Nawazuddin
Siddiqui, and her award-winning short Panha (her production), among several
unannounced projects in the pipeline. Beyond cinema, she remains deeply
committed to climate action as a UN Goodwill Ambassador, while steering
meaningful storytelling through her production house, One India Stories. Dia
will also be marking her debut as an author this year, further expanding a
journey defined by impact, evolution, and intent.
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