Divya Dutta`s mother inspires her `Gippi` character

New Delhi: Actress Divya Dutta, who plays the role of single mother in upcoming movie ‘Gippi’, says she drew inspiration from her own mother for the role.

The 35-year-old plays single mother to the lead actress in the movie. "My role in `Gippi` is that of single mother who`s more of a buddy to her daughter. She`s not a stereotypical mom, but crazy. Yet (she is) strong and emotional," Divya said in a statement. Divya lost her father when she was just seven. "I did see a lot of my mom in my character. I lost my father when I was seven. My mom brought me and my brother up. She is a doctor and a government officer at work and a fun mom at home. We have done the craziest things together," she added. Produced by Dharma Productions, ‘Gippi’ is directed by debutant Sonam Nair and showcases the life of a growing teenage girl. IANS