Mrs.: 5 things to know about Nishant Dahiya aka Diwakar who plays Sanya Malhotra’s toxic husband in hard-hitting drama

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The movie “Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs.” is receiving broad admiration for its captivating plotline. If you haven’t seen it yet, we strongly suggest watching it with your loved ones on Zee5. Sanya Malhotra shines in a strong role, garnering numerous compliments for her acting skills. Yet, she isn’t the only one receiving accolades— Nishant Dahiya, who plays Sanya’s traditional husband, Diwakar Kumar, has also earned considerable recognition for his portrayal.

5 things to know about Nishant Dahiya aka Diwakar from Mrs. 

Nishant Dahiya played Diwakar Kumar, the husband of Sanya Malhotra’s character in Mrs., a role that required him to embody a traditional yet abusive husband. His powerful portrayal captivated viewers, leaving them both impressed by his acting talent and repulsed by the character he brought to life. (103 words)

The portrayal of Nishant’s character, Diwakar, has stirred intense responses from viewers, placing him amongst the most problematic male characters in Indian cinema – a group that encompasses Ranbir Kapoor for his performance in Animal and Shahid Kapoor for Kabir Singh.

1. Nishant Dahiya played Kamal in Sara Ali Khan’s Kedarnath

In another instance, Nishant Dahiya has taken on the role of a toxic male character before. Recall the man who coerced Sara Ali Khan’s character into marriage in Kedarnath? Indeed, that was Nishant Dahiya as Kamal in the film starring Sushant Singh Rajput— a character that audiences despised yet found intriguing.

2. Nishant initially turned down Mrs. 

According to a conversation with Mid-Day, Nishant Dahiya disclosed that he initially declined playing the role because of the character’s harmful and poisonous demeanor.

It’s common knowledge that Mrs. is a remake of the highly praised Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. Nishant openly confessed that he had seen the original production and strongly disliked the husband’s portrayal. Consequently, when presented with the opportunity to play this character, he felt apprehensive, worried that viewers might dislike him for taking on such a role.

3. Nishant comes from Army Background

Born in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Nishant Dahiya spent his childhood with a military father who served in the Indian Army and a stay-at-home mother. (IMDb bio)

4. Nishant holds B.tech degree in Computer Science

He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Kurukshetra University. After finishing his education, he competed in Grasim Mr. India 2006 and was the first runner-up. Following this success, he moved to Mumbai and started taking on modeling jobs.

5. Yash Raj Films first discovered Nishant Dahiya

Yash Raj Films found Nishant Dahiya at an event and gave him a role in their 2011 movie, “Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge.” Since then, he has been cast in multiple films such as “Titoo MBA,” “Meri Pyaari Bindu,” “Kedarnath,” “Raat Akeli Hai,” “83,” and “Akelli.

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2025-02-13 11:42