Dia Mirza Honors Her Late Father’s Artistic Spirit With Heartfelt Birthday Tribute
Wisdom painted with bold hues and fearless strokes.
Jehangir Irroni is a filmmaker and creative director with over 18 years of experience in directing ad films, corporate videos, web series, and television shows. As assistant vice president - Videos at IncNut Digital, Jehangir is involved in producing and directing videos and infomercials.
Read full bio of Jehangir Irroni
Actress and environmental activist Dia Mirza shared a deeply personal tribute to her late father on his birthday, reflecting on his artistic philosophy and the profound lessons he imparted through his connection with nature.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dia shared an illustration of ants drawn by her father, accompanied by a moving caption that delves into his artistic vision and the values he instilled in her. She described the illustration as deeply meaningful because “it says everything he stood for, everything he tried to teach me.”
“‘I draw when I want to scream.’ That’s what my father used to say,” Mirza began her tribute. She explained how art served as her father’s voice, protest, and prayer—a medium through which he processed his emotions and responded to the world around him.
Elaborating on why her father’s illustration of ants resonates so profoundly with her, she shared fascinating facts about these tiny insects. “Did you know? Ants function as superorganisms. A colony works like one living being, each ant like a cell in a larger brain. Tiny. Tireless. In service of something bigger,” she wrote.
She highlighted how ants embody perseverance, tirelessly carrying loads ten times their weight “with purpose, with patience.” From these small yet mighty creatures, she drew powerful life lessons: teamwork triumphs over ego, discipline is the foundation of strength, and even the most minor tasks are valued when approached with intention.
“Next time you see an ant, don’t brush it away. Let it remind you: Consistency is a superpower,” she advised her followers. Concluding her tribute with a birthday wish to her father, Dia expressed her hope to reunite with him someday: “Maybe in another life, I’ll get more time with you. Until then, I carry you in every line, every lesson, every quiet moment. My hero. Always.”
The post resonated with her followers, many of whom appreciated the blend of personal reflection and universal wisdom. It not only offered a glimpse into the values her father lived by but also illuminated the roots of Dia’s own environmental consciousness.
Read full bio of Jehangir Irroni
