Actress Guddi Maruti reminisced about her time with the late Divya Bharti, describing her as a “nice girl” who had a chaotic side. She recounted an incident of Divya fearlessly sitting on the ledge of her fifth-floor apartment. Guddi also mentioned the profound impact of Divya’s death on her mother and husband, Sajid Nadiadwala, who were heartbroken by the tragedy. Divya passed away at the age of 19 in 1993 after a fall from her apartment.
In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Guddi reflected on her memories of Divya, describing her as a kind person with a troubled side. She noted that Divya lived life to the fullest, often appearing carefree. Guddi remembered attending a birthday celebration shortly before Divya’s tragic death, where she sensed Divya was feeling down despite the festive atmosphere. Divya had an outdoor shoot planned but was reluctant to go.
Guddi recounted the heartbreaking moment she learned of Divya Bharti’s death while on a flight on April 6. She also recalled a peculiar incident when she found Divya behaving unusually. One night, while visiting an ice-cream shop near Divya’s Juhu apartment, Guddi heard Divya calling her name from the fifth floor. When Guddi looked up, she saw Divya sitting on the parapet with her legs dangling, seemingly unafraid of the height. Despite Guddi’s concerns for her safety, Divya confidently dismissed the danger, saying that nothing would happen. Guddi admitted she felt scared just watching her friend.
The veteran actress recounted a haunting experience during her visit to Divya Bharti’s family home after her tragic death. While guests were expressing their condolences to Divya’s mother, a stray cat unexpectedly entered the room, its mouth stained with blood. The shocking sight left everyone in the room deeply unsettled, adding to the sorrow of the occasion. Guddi described the moment as profoundly sad, emphasizing the eerie nature of the incident amid the mourning.
Maruti also described the profound grief of Divya Bharti’s mother following her tragic death, noting that her mother was deeply affected. She also mentioned how Divya’s husband, Sajid Nadiadwala, was in a bad state and was not home during the incident. According to Guddi, Divya fell while trying to see if Sajid’s car had arrived, and designer Neeta Lulla was present at the time, witnessing the fall, which has fueled speculation surrounding the circumstances of Divya’s death.
Divya Bharti was a rising star in Bollywood in the early 1990s, known for her charm and talent. Her promising career came to an abrupt end when she tragically fell from her apartment balcony in Mumbai at the age of 19. The news of her untimely death sent shockwaves through the film industry and left her fans mourning the loss of a bright talent.
