Who was Divya Vinekar?

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Divya Vinekar, a Mumbai-based actor, digital content creator, writer and radio professional, passed away. Her death was announced by her friend and radio jockey Rohini Ramnathan on October 20, 2026.

Divya appeared in films such as 'Darlings' and 'Jalsa', building her acting career alongside her work in digital media and radio. She was also known for her humorous social media posts and interest in poetry. According to ANI reports, her death was sudden and unexpected.

According her Linked In profile, Divya Vinekar was a Mumbai-based creative professional who worked across acting, radio, digital content creation and freelance writing.

Rather than following a single career path, she explored several forms of expression, including social media humour and poetry.She maintained an active online presence and developed a reputation for her witty observations and relatable content. Her professional journey also included work in digital marketing, where she spent nearly a decade before turning her attention more seriously towards performing arts around 2018.

Divya Vinekar's roles in 'Darlings' and 'Jalsa'

Divya appeared in the 2022 film 'Darlings', starring Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah, in which she played a female constable. The film marked an important step in her acting career after a period of professional uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.She also featured in 'Jalsa' (2022), starring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, playing an employee at WRD. Her other screen credits included 'Kuch Sapney Apne' (2024), where she portrayed Neela's aunt, and the short-form project 'My First Time: Job Interview' (2020).Beyond films and digital projects, Divya performed in professional theatre. Her stage work included the production 'Pink is the New Black'.

From digital marketing to performing arts

Before pursuing acting more seriously, Divya spent almost ten years working in digital marketing. She also took up freelance writing assignments and created content for online platforms.Her transition into acting involved navigating auditions and an uncertain employment landscape.

According to India Tv, she once spoke about how getting a role in 'Darlings' felt surreal after the difficulties she experienced during the pandemic, when she had been unemployed and sending out self-taped auditions.Divya also experimented with platforms such as Dubsmash and Musical.ly, which later became associated with the short-video content culture. Her varied interests earned her the description “Jill of all trades”.

Radio career, writing and social media presence

Divya was associated with Fever FM and combined her radio experience with writing and digital content creation. Her social media accounts featured humour-driven videos and observations that reflected her personality.Poetry was another part of her creative pursuits. Her work across these platforms allowed her to connect with audiences beyond her film appearances.Radio jockey Rohini Ramnathan shared the news of Divya's death through an emotional Instagram post.

She also requested that people give the family and those close to Divya the space to grieve."It is with utmost sadness and shock that I have to inform all those who love/adore our DV, @divyavinekar left for 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."Reports stated that Divya's final rites took place at Shivaji Park Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai on the morning of October 20, 2026. Her cause of death remains undisclosed.