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Divya Agarwal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 December 1992

Age30 Years

BirthplaceNavi Mumbai, India

ProfessionModel, Actress, Anchor, Dance Choreographer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseApurva Padgaonkar

Divya Agarwal Biography

Divya Agarwal is an Indian model, actress, anchor and dance choreographer best known for winning the inaugural season of Bigg Boss OTT. She began her TV‌‑f

Early life and background

Divya Sanjay Agarwal was born on 4 December 1992 in Navi Mumbai, India. Raised in the same city she calls home, she completed her schooling at St. Xavier's High School and went on to pursue higher studies at Sanpada College of Commerce and Technology and Canadian University, Dubai. She holds a master's degree in journalism.

A trained dancer from her college days, Divya spent time at Terence Lewis' dance academy and later founded her own studio, Elevate Dance Institute. Dance has remained a consistent thread through her early training and professional work.

Career

Divya's professional life spans modelling, acting, television hosting and choreography. She entered the public eye through reality television and pageantry: she won the Miss Navi Mumbai title in 2015 and followed that with victories in Miss Indian Princess and Miss Tourism International India in 2016.

As a dancer and choreographer she worked on a variety of commercial projects and music videos. Her choreography credits include work on large-scale live events and advertising campaigns; she has assisted established choreographers on commercial shoots and served as choreographer for IPL 2010, where she worked with a large number of performers. She has also been involved in ad films for brands such as L'Oréal, Kellogg's and Head & Shoulders.

On television, Divya made an early appearance on MTV Splitsvilla in 2017. Her profile rose significantly with her participation in Bigg Boss OTT, where she won the show's first season on 18 September 2021, defeating fellow finalists to take the trophy. Her reality TV success expanded her visibility across entertainment formats.

Public profile

Physically, Divya is reported to be around 171 cm (5'6") tall and to weigh approximately 55 kg. Her figure measurements and the reported specifics of eye and hair color are frequently cited in public profiles. She lists dancing and biking among her hobbies, and cites actor Hrithik Roshan as a favorite. Divya identifies as Hindu.

Personal life

Divya has been public about relationships she has had in the public eye. She was previously linked with Varun Sood; in March 2022 she announced their breakup. She later became engaged to restaurateur Apurva Padgaonkar on 4 December 2022 and the couple married on 20 February 2024 in a ceremony held on the terrace of her home in Chembur, Mumbai.

Latest updates

Divya remains active across entertainment and dance-related projects while maintaining a presence on television and in public events. Her win on Bigg Boss OTT remains a landmark in her career and a key part of her public identity.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss OTT

Contestant and winner of the inaugural season; won the trophy on 18 September 2021.

2021
MTV Splitsvilla

Appeared on the reality series early in her television career.

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. First-ever winner of Bigg Boss OTT (2021)
  2. Winner of Miss Navi Mumbai (2015)
  3. Winner of Miss Indian Princess (2016)
  4. Winner of Miss Tourism International India (2016)
  5. Choreographer for IPL 2010 and various commercial ad films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Divya Agarwal born?

4 December 1992

What is Divya Agarwal known for?

Model, Actress, Anchor, Dance Choreographer

What is Divya Agarwal’s marital status?

Married

Who is Divya Agarwal married to?

Apurva Padgaonkar