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Actor and content creator Divya Vinekar, who starred alongside Alia Bhatt in Darlings, has passed away suddenly.
Darlings Actor Divya Vinekar Passes Away
Divya Vinekar played a female constable in Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah’s 2022 Netflix film Darlings. The actor, who also appeared in Vidya Balan’s Jalsa, worked across films, radio and digital content. Her sudden death was announced by her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, on Tuesday, October 20.
Rohini shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, describing Vinekar’s death as sudden and unexpected. She also requested people to avoid making enquiries at this time and give the family space to deal with their loss.
The cause of Vinekar’s death and further details surrounding her demise have not been independently verified.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Rohini expressed her shock and sadness. She also shared details of the cremation for those who wished to pay their last respects.
“It is with utmost sadness and shock that I have to inform all those who love/adore our DV, @divyavinekar left for the heavenly abode today. It was sudden and unexpected. The family and the ones whose lives she touched daily with her grace and love are dealing. Enquiries at this moment could be avoided. However, this is to inform those who wish to bid adieu to her, 10am tomorrow, 20th of Octo,ber at Shivaji Park Hindu Crematorium.”
Rohini also spoke about the bond she shared with Vinekar and the place the actor held in the lives of their colleagues at Fever FM.
“DV, as we know her fondly, was a pillar to me personally and professionally for all of us at Fever FM. Her work ethic, her kindness and her knowledge made her one of her kind. You’ll be missed, baby. Go well. Thank you for being a part of us. We were blessed to have her.”
Vinekar appeared as a female constable in Darlings, the 2022 Netflix dark comedy-drama starring Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah. Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, the film also featured Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew. It marked Alia’s debut as a producer. The actor was also part of Jalsa, a 2022 thriller starring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah.
Vinekar also worked as a digital content creator and freelance content writer and also pursued poetry.
May her soul rest in peace!
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Ask News18Divya Vinekar played a female constable in the 2022 Netflix dark comedy-drama Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah. She also made an appearance in Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah’s 2022 thriller film Jalsa.
Ask News18October 20, 2026, 21:30 IST