Diljit Dosanjh's latest film Detective Sherdil has now premiered on ZEE5 and is also available through OTTplay Premium. In the movie, Dosanjh delivers a witty line comparing himself to Akbar and Diana Penty to Anarkali. Despite limited screen time, she leaves a strong impression, something she has done consistently in her career.

Let’s take a look at Diana Penty’s standout performances and where you can stream them.

Cocktail – Streaming on ZEE5

Diana Penty made a powerful debut in Cocktail. Although many remember Deepika Padukone’s bold role, Penty’s soft and traditional portrayal stood out too. As Meera, she perfectly played the sweet "desi girl" who won over Gautam Kapoor, played by Saif Ali Khan. This love triangle showed why “every Indian man could understand why Gautam left Veronica for Meera.”

Happy Bhag Jayegi – Streaming on ZEE5

This romantic comedy gave Diana a leading role that fully relied on her charm. In Happy Bhag Jayegi, she played a runaway bride caught between suitors. Though the plot had its flaws, the movie turned out to be a surprise hit, thanks to her performance. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film proved she could carry a movie on her own.

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran – Streaming on ZEE5

In this patriotic drama starring John Abraham, Diana played Captain Ambalika Bandyopadhyay, a crucial part of India’s secret nuclear testing team. Her role involved helping the mission while avoiding detection by US intelligence. Her strong, professional character added substance to the real-life inspired thriller.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi – Streaming on ZEE5

Diana returned as Happy in the sequel to her earlier film. However, this time the plot added another character named Happy, played by Sonakshi Sinha. The film received mixed reviews and couldn’t repeat the success of the first. Still, Diana stayed true to her role and brought continuity to the story.

Salute – Streaming on SonyLIV

Diana entered Malayalam cinema with Salute, directed by Rosshan Andrrews. She played Dia, the girlfriend of SI Aravind Karunakaran, portrayed by Dulquer Salmaan. Though her role was small, it held emotional weight. Her character was part of Aravind's personal journey but not involved in the crime investigation

Over the years, Diana Penty has proven her ability to leave an impact, whether in a major role or a short appearance. From her graceful debut in Cocktail to her mature portrayal in Parmanu and Salute, she continues to pick roles that showcase her strength quietly but effectively.