Mere Apne
A spoken-word performance by actor-author Divya Dutta
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Date: 11 Sep, 2026
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Mere Apne, an intimate spoken-word performance by acclaimed actor and author Divya Dutta, drawing from her books Me and Ma and The Stars in My Sky. The performance brings together personal stories and reflections on the people who have shaped Dutta's life and journey. From her mother and family to friends, mentors and unexpected influences, the stories explore the relationships that leave a lasting mark on who we become. Me and Ma is a deeply personal account of Dutta's relationship with her mother, while The Stars in My Sky brings together portraits and memories of the people who have influenced her life. On stage, these written recollections take on another dimension through Dutta's voice, pauses and storytelling. Moving between the intimate and the universal, Mere Apne reflects on love, loss, friendship, gratitude and belonging. It also invites audiences to think about their own apne: the people who have guided, challenged, supported and shaped them along the way. At its heart, Mere Apne is a simple reflection on a shared truth, ‘Our stories are shaped by the people who become part of them.
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Divya Dutta is a National Award-winning actor and author who has worked across Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil and English cinema, with more than 100 film credits. Her notable performances include Veer-Zaara, Shaheed-E-Mohabbat Boota Singh, Delhi-6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Badlapur and Manto.
Her debut book, Me and Ma, published by Penguin, became a bestseller. She also writes regularly and has contributed columns to The Tribune. Alongside her work in cinema and literature, Dutta has been associated with initiatives concerning women and children.
