Actor-VJ Divya Agarwal, who has been facing a tough time personally because of Covid-19, which has affected her family, has lost her father on Wednesday. Her father was admitted in a private hospital in Navi Mumbai after being tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month. He succumbed to the disease after fighting the infection for almost a month. Also Read: Ballabgarh Incident: 'Bravery Award For Devi Nikita,' Kangana Ranaut Compares Nikita Tomar To Rani Laxmibai

Divya Agarwal had initially shared in social media about the infection when her brother Prince was tested positive for Covid and later her parents getting infected. Her father Sanjay Agarwal had a heart ailment and was immediately shifted to a hospital and later moved to the ICU due to his worsening condition.

The actress has been sharing health updates of her father urging fans to pray for him throughout the hospitalization. On Tuesday evening, the actor requested fans to pray for her father as his condition had deteriorated. Today morning, the actor shared the news of her father’s demise. Sharing a photo, she wrote, “You are always with me… I love you papa.. RIP.”


In fact, the MTV Splitsvilla runner up, has been receiving condolences on the photo sharing platform from across the industry. Boyfriend Varun Sood also reposted the image on his Instagram profile.

Neha Dhupia, who shares a bond with the reality TV star, wrote, “Divya I’m so so so sorry for your loss … love and prayers … always ❤️ be strong you brave one.”

Her close friend Dishank Arora mentioned, “I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences. More strength to you & your family. RIP.”

Others like Aly Goni, Madirakshi Mundle, Arya Babbar, Akhil, Nivedita Basu also shared heartfelt tributes.

Others in the industry including Aly Goni, Madirakshi Mundle, Arya Babbar, Akhil, Nivedita Basu also shared heartfelt tributes.

Her family lives in Navi Mumbai. She won the title of Miss Navi Mumbai in 2015. She made her television debut with the reality show MTV Splitsvilla 10. She won several beauty contests including Indian princess in Dubai held in 2016.

She claimed to fame in 2017 after during her participation in MTV India's Splitsvilla 10 wherein she became the runner-up to Priyank Sharma. She had dated Priyank Sharma during that time