THIS popular TV actress sold junk, could not become a mother after 9 years of marriage, has a net worth...
This popular television actress earned massive popularity for herself with her exceptional performances in multiple projects she has been part of. There was a phase in her life, when she didn't have money to buy food items for her house. But now, her net worth stands at Rs 40 crores. She manages to rule hearts with her spectacular roles. Can you guess who it is?
We are talking about Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, who had to face several struggles to gain success. She was born on December 14, 1984, and hails from Bhopal. Her father Narendra Tripathi is a pharmacist and her mother Neelam Tripathi a homemaker. The actress completed her studies in Bhopal. Divyanka had never thought that she'd ever gain popularity and success as an actress. She started her career as an anchor in All India Radio. She participated in several pageants and was noticed by multiple casting directors. She even bagged projects on Doordarshan and hosted the show Akashvani. Later, she started getting offers for smaller roles. Divyanka was seen in shows like Yeh Dil Chahe More and Virasat.
She became a household name with her show Banoo Main Teri Dulhan and essayed the role of a bahurani. She was later seen playing the role of Ishita Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.
According to her interview with Bollywood Bubble, Divyanka faced struggles and several ups and downs in her life. After the end of a serial, she had to face immense pressure in find another job. She said that she had no money to buy rations for her pets and used to collect old cardboard boxes and waste items so that she could earn money by selling them.
She said, "I did not have money then. You have to fulfill your bills, EMIs and many responsibilities. I remember very well that I used to collect even toothpaste cans. So every rupee would come from it. I used to sell these cans in junk and collect money".
Divyanka is now one of the highest-paid TV actresses who reportedly charges Rs 1 to 1.5 lakhs per episode. She is married to her co-star Vivek Dahiya. Reportedly, it has been 9 years since their marriage. The actress had once told ETimes, that earlier they focused on their careers, but are now planning to expand their family. She had also admitted to facing pressure from parents to focus on family planning.