Divya Rana is a former

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actress most noted for her role in

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's ''Ram Teri Ganga Maili''. Divya began her career with the film ''

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'' (1983) opposite

's youngest son Rajiv Kapoor. Then she was selected as the second lead in Raj Kapoor's ''

Ram Teri Ganga Maili ''Ram Teri Ganga Maili'' () is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini (actress), Mandakini. The music was composed by Ravindra Jain. It was the last film ...

'' (1985) co-starring Rajiv Kapoor & Mandakini. Divya later acted in films like ''

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'', ''

Ek Hi Maqsad ''Ek Hi Maqsad'' is a 1988 Bollywood drama film directed by Pravin Bhatt. The film stars Om Puri, Divya Rana and Danny Denzongpa in the lead roles. Cast *Om Puri as Dr. Ram Kumar Verma * Divya Rana as Indu Verma 'Dimpy' * Raj Kiran as Raj * ...

'', '' Aasmaan (1984)'', '' Maa Kasam (1985 film)'', '' Param Dharam'' and many others. She quit her acting career after her marriage and lives in

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with her husband Fazal and goes by the name Salma Manekia. She works as a photographer and makes ceramic sculptures.

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