
Diana Penty
Personal Details
Biography
Diana Penty is an Indian actress and former model who works in Hindi cinema. Born on 2 November 1985 in Mumbai to a Parsi father and a Konkani Catholic mother, she began as a fashion model in 2005 before making her acting debut in Cocktail (2012) opposite Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, which earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut. Known for choosing her roles selectively, she has appeared in Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018) and the OTT thriller Bloody Daddy (2023). She has been in a long-term relationship with businessman Harsh Sagar. In 2025 she plays Zinat-un-Nissa Begum in the historical epic Chhaava.
Diana Penty is an Indian actress and former model who works in Hindi cinema. Born on 2 November 1985 in Mumbai to a Parsi father and a Konkani Catholic mother, she began as a fashion model in 2005 before making her acting debut in Cocktail (2012) opposite Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, which earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut. Known for choosing her roles selectively, she has appeared in films such as Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016) and Parmanu (2018). In 2025 she plays Zinat-un-Nissa Begum in the historical epic Chhaava.
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Early Life and Education
Diana Penty was born on 2 November 1985 in Mumbai. Her late father, Roe Penty, was of Parsi (Zoroastrian) descent, while her mother, Noreen, comes from a Konkani Catholic background — giving her a mixed cultural heritage. She studied at St. Agnes High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Mass Media from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Family and Background
Diana grew up in a home that blended Parsi and Konkani Christian traditions. She began modelling part-time during college with Elite Model Management and moved into it full-time after graduating, walking major fashion shows before turning to films.
Relationships & Affairs
Diana Penty is unmarried but has been in a long-term relationship. Reports indicate she has been together with businessman and diamond merchant Harsh Sagar for over a decade; the couple live together and are said to share a pet dog, though they have not married. She generally keeps her personal life private and has no children as of 2025.
Modelling Beginnings
Diana Penty began modelling in 2005 with Elite Model Management India, walking for leading designers and becoming the face of major brands. The discipline and visibility of modelling paved her way into acting.
Film Debut and Notable Roles
She made her film debut in Cocktail (2012), earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut. After a gap, she returned with the sleeper hit Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), followed by Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), in which she played an army officer, and the OTT action thriller Bloody Daddy (2023).
Recent and Upcoming Work
In 2025 she plays Zinat-un-Nissa Begum in Laxman Utekar's Chhaava. She continues to balance theatrical releases with streaming projects, choosing roles that suit her rather than chasing volume.
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Net Worth
Diana Penty's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹35–40 crore, an estimate rather than a confirmed figure. Her income comes from acting, her long modelling career and brand endorsements. She has not officially disclosed her earnings.
Some Lesser Known Facts
- Her mixed heritage comes from a Parsi (Zoroastrian) father and a Konkani Catholic mother.
- She began modelling in 2005 and was the face of several major brands before acting.
- Her debut film Cocktail (2012) earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut.
- She is known for taking selective breaks and choosing roles carefully rather than working continuously.
- She is an animal lover and often shares glimpses of her pet dog.
- Her ancestral South Mumbai home, over a century old, has been featured in media as a heritage property.
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