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Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Loved Diana Penty in Detective Sherdil? Stream her best films on OTT
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil is finally out on ZEE5 (can be streamed via OTTplay Premium). Like he mentions in the film, if he is Akbar, then Diana Penty is his Anarkali. She is powerful, even with her limitations in the movie. Over the years, the actress has worked in such roles. Diana Penty in stills from Cocktail and Happy Bhaag Jayegi From Cocktail to Happy Bhag Jayegi, stream the best of Diana Penty in one place - only on OTTplay Premium Diana Penty made her powerful debut with Cocktail. The movie is remembered for Deepika Padukone's performance, but Penty left just as much a mark on the viewers. Being the perfect desi girl (even if the popular song said 'Main Hoon Hi Nahi Iss Duniya Ki'), every Indian man could understand why Saif Ali Khan's character Gautam Kapoor left Veronica (Deepika) for Meera (Diana Penty). Happy Bhag Jayegi - Zee5 Diana Penty then found a film that was riding on her own shoulder. Despite the story being fairly good (one of Happy finding her man among potential suitors), Happy Bhag Jayegi left only a slight impression on viewers. The Mudassar Aziz directorial came as a surprise hit. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran - Zee5 Diana Penty was cast as the female lead in John Abraham's movie Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. She played an important role of Officer Captain Ambalika Bandyopadhyay in the movie. Her character is among the team that was responsible for testing nuclear weapons while ensuring that the US intelligence agencies do not learn about the plan. Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi - Zee5 The sequel to the 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi, Diana Penty returns as Happy, but this time around, there is a new Happy on the block. Sonakshi Sinha also steps in as Harpreet. This time, the movie received mixed reviews and did not meet the budget either. Salute - SonyLIV Diana Penty made her Malayalam film debut in Rosshan Andrrews' Salute. She played the brief but powerful role of SI Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan)'s girlfriend Dia in the film. Although she plays a major role in his personal life, the character has no link to the primary case.
NDTV
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Diana Penty On Her Live-In-Relationship With Boyfriend Harsh Sagar: "Married In My Head"
New Delhi: Diana Penty, who's been in a live-in relationship with Harsh Sagar for last 12 years, opened up about why she does'nt feel the pressure of getting married. Harsh Sagar is a diamond merchant and he's not so regular on social media. In an interview with Hauterrfly, the Cocktail actress opened up why she doesn't speak much about Harsh in public. What's Happening During a conversation with Hauterrfly, Diana Penty said why she doesn't speak about her boyfriend much, "Yes, I am not single. I will not go on a rooftop and shout about it, but my partner and I have been together for 12 years, and we've known each other for 22 years, which is half of my life. So even though I am not married, in my head I am. It's the same thing because you're respecting the relationship in the same way." Talking about why she doesn't feel the urgency to get married, Diana Penty said, "Both our families are very chill, and they respect what we have. Their priority is our happiness. It's not like we don't like the concept of marriage, but we live together, have a dog together, so there's no rush. It's pretty much like being married, just that it's not on paper, and it makes no difference to me or him." Diana Penty made her Bollywood debut with the romantic comedy Cocktail (2012). She appeared in films like Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), and Lucknow Central (2017). Diana also featured in Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), and Shiddat (2021). This year, she has been part of films like Chhaava and Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil. In A Nutshell Diana Penty shared that she's been "married" to her live-in-partner Harsh Sagar in mind. She also talked about how she doesn't feel the urge to get married.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diana Penty opens up about 12-year live-in relationship with boyfriend Harsh Sagar: ‘In my head I'm married'
Actor Diana Penty recently shared rare insights into her long-standing relationship with partner, diamond merchant Harsh Sagar, revealing why the couple isn't rushing into marriage despite being together for over a decade. (Also read: With Aishwarya Rai in Cannes, Abhishek Bachchan steps out for dinner with mom Jaya and Diana Penty. See pics) In a candid interview with Hauterrfly, Diana addressed the subject of marriage, saying that while they're open to the idea, there's no urgency to make it official. 'Yes, I am not single. I will not go on a rooftop and shout about it, but my partner and I have been together for 12 years, and we've known each other for 22 years, which is half of my life. So even though I am not married, in my head I am. It's the same thing because you're respecting the relationship in the same way," the actor said. The Cocktail star added that their families are supportive and not putting any pressure on them to tie the knot, prioritising their happiness over formalities. 'Both our families are very chill, and they respect what we have. Their priority is our happiness. It's not like we don't like the concept of marriage, but we live together, have a dog together, everybody knows we are together, so there's no rush. It's pretty much like being married, just that it's not on paper, and it makes no difference to me or him,' she added. Diana made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with the hit romantic comedy Cocktail, starring alongside Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan. Since then, she's built a diverse filmography with films like Happy Bhag Jayegi, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Azaad, and Chhaava Diana is currently sharing the screen with Diljit Dosanjh in Detective Sherdil, which released on Zee 5 on 20 June. Written by Sagar Bajaj, Ravi Chhabriya, and Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is Ali's second collaboration with Diljit after Jogi. Detective Sherdil features an ensemble cast, including Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Vyas, and Banita Sandhu.
News18
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Married In My Head': Diana Penty Says She Is In A Live-In Relationship With Her BF
Diana Penty, who debuted in Bollywood with Cocktail in 2012, has been with her boyfriend Harsh Sagar for 12 years. They live together and feel no pressure to marry. Actor Diana Penty, who made her Bollywood debut with Cocktail alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in 2012, revealed that she has been living with her boyfriend of 12 years. Her beau, Harsh Sagar, is a diamond merchant who rarely appears on the actor's Instagram profile. Diana revealed why she feels no pressure to get married to him. Diana Penty spoke to Hauterrfly about why she doesn't post much about her boyfriend. She said, 'Yes, I am not single. I will not go on a rooftop and shout about it, but my partner and I have been together for 12 years, and we've known each other for 22 years, which is half of my life. So even though I am not married, in my head I am. It's the same thing because you're respecting the relationship in the same way." She added that there is no pressure from either of their families to tie the knot, 'Both our families are very chill, and they respect what we have. Their priority is our happiness. It's not like we don't like the concept of marriage, but we live together, have a dog together, so there's no rush. It's pretty much like being married, just that it's not on paper, and it makes no difference to me or him." 'We live together, we have a dog together, and everybody knows we are together, so there's no rush to get married. It's pretty much like being married. It's not on paper, but that makes no difference to me or to him," the Chhaava actor stated. What are the films Diana Penty has starred in? Diana Penty made her Bollywood debut with the romantic comedy Cocktail (2012), where her portrayal of the shy and graceful Meera earned critical praise. She then appeared in films like Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), a light-hearted comedy where she played a spirited runaway bride, and Lucknow Central (2017), a drama set against a prison backdrop. Diana also featured in Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), a patriotic thriller about India's nuclear tests, and Shiddat (2021), a romantic drama. In 2025, she was a part of Azaad, Chhaava and Diljit Dosanjh's recently-released film, Detective Sherdil. First Published:
Buzz Feed
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
John Abraham: Master of Brooding Patriotic Roles
Some actors do romance. Some do comedy. And then there's John Abraham—who does brooding while saving the country in slim-fit suits like he was born for it. He doesn't yell. He doesn't flinch. He just walks in, stares intensely, and next thing you know, the enemy has surrendered, and he still hasn't said more than five words. Whether he's dodging bullets or dodging feelings, these are the films where John Abraham proves you don't need to smile when you're busy saving the country. 1. Madras Cafe (2013) This was John's entry into the serious, no-nonsense intelligence guy universe. Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan civil war, he plays a RAW officer investigating a political conspiracy. The vibe? Gritty journalist meets shadowy agent. His emotional range might be "grim to grimmer," but somehow that makes the danger feel very real. Also, shoutout to the minimal dialogue—because why talk when your stare says 'I'm about to uncover state secrets'? 2. RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter (2019) In case one identity wasn't intense enough, here he's three people at once—Romeo, Akbar, and Walter, and all three of them are equally tortured. As a bank employee-turned-undercover spy in Pakistan, John blends into different lives while maintaining a steady 'I haven't felt joy in years' energy. No loud heroics here, just slow-burn patriotism and some excellent wig work. 3. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018) Nuclear testing has never looked this emotionally restrained. John leads a top-secret mission to conduct India's nuclear tests under the radar of the CIA and international satellites. He's basically multitasking national security, workplace politics, and existential fatigue, all while wearing the most serious expressions in Rajasthan's heat. You'll cheer when the bomb goes off, but you'll feel something when he quietly watches it happen. 4. Batla House (2019) Based on the controversial real-life police encounter, John plays an officer under scrutiny from every direction: the media, the courts, his own guilt. His weapon here isn't just a gun, it's the brooding monologue and well-timed eye contact. You'll find yourself Googling the real story just to double-check how much of this intensity is based on facts (spoiler: a lot of it is). 5. Force (2011) John goes full alpha here as a narcotics officer who believes feelings are a liability, until he falls in love and his world falls apart. Cue the emotional backstory, the tragic loss, and a sudden, very personal reason to punch everyone in sight. This was early brooding John—raw, ripped, and just discovering the power of an emotionally tortured bicep. 6. Attack (2022) If you've ever wondered what happens when you give John Abraham AI upgrades, this is it. He's India's first super-soldier—think Iron Man meets silent treatment. Even as a part-robot, he stays true to form: minimum emotion, maximum focus. The tech might be futuristic, but his expression still says, 'I miss the old days when threats were just across the border.' 7. Satyameva Jayate (2018) The subtlety dial is turned all the way down for this one, but the message is loud and shredded: John plays a vigilante setting corrupt officials on fire, literally. Between dramatic speeches about justice and gym breaks, he manages to deliver a version of patriotism that's more shirtless than diplomatic. And yet, it works. Because if anyone can make rage look noble, it's him. 8. The Diplomat (2025) This is brooding 2.0—John in full suit-and-tie mode, working behind closed doors, dealing with geopolitical landmines instead of real ones. He's calm, well-groomed, and visibly burdened by secrets he can't share. Fewer chase scenes, more scenes where he glares at someone across a mahogany table and they just know they've made a mistake. So the next time someone says John Abraham doesn't 'do' range, remind them that it takes serious range to play the same serious man in 8 different ways. Especially when each one could take down a threat, save the country, and still make it to dinner in a suit.
