Dia Mirza Rekhi (born Dia Handrich; 9 December 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi-language films. She rose to prominence after winning the Miss Asia Pacific International title in 2000, and subsequently transitioned to a career in cinema and, later, film production. She is also active in streaming media.
| Full name | Dia Mirza Rekhi |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dia Handrich |
| Born | 9 December 1981 |
| Occupation | Actress, film producer |
| Years active | 2001 onwards |
| Notable title | Miss Asia Pacific International (2000) |
| Pageant qualifier | Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 2000 |
| Acting debut | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001) |
| Production houses | Born Free Entertainment (co-owned); One India Stories (founded 2019) |
Mirza first came to public attention through the Femina Miss India pageant in 2000, where she was crowned Femina Miss India Asia Pacific. She went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific International title the same year, which paved the way for her entry into Hindi cinema.
Mirza made her film debut in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001). Over the following two decades, she appeared in a range of Hindi films, including:
Mirza has featured in streaming series, notably Kaafir (2019) and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (2024).
Mirza co-owned the production house Born Free Entertainment with her former husband Sahil Sangha. Following their divorce, she founded her own production company, One India Stories, in 2019.
Mirza's career reflects a trajectory common to several pageant winners of her era who moved into Hindi cinema, while her later work as a producer and in long-form streaming content situates her within the broader shift of Indian screen talent towards digital platforms.