Diana Dimitrova

Roles and Affiliations: Diana Dimitrova is a Professor of Hinduism and South Asian traditions at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Institut d'études religieuses, Centre d'études asiatiques, and Centre d'études et de recherches internationales (CÉRIUM). She holds a doctorate in Modern and Classical Indology from Heidelberg University. Previously, she taught at institutions in Germany and the U.S. including Emory University and Loyola University Chicago.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on Hinduism, South Asian religions, Hindi theatre, and Bollywood cinema. Key themes include bhakti traditions, Sikhism, modern Hindu movements, gender studies, and transnational religious communities. She analyzes cultural identity through religious practices, film, and dramatic arts, emphasizing postcolonial and transcultural perspectives.

Publications and Projects: Dimitrova has authored monographs like Cultural Identity in Hindi Plays (2023) and edited volumes such as Rethinking the Body in South Asian Traditions (2021). Recent research includes projects on the Radhasoami tradition and Sikh spirituality in North America. She has secured grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for studies on Bollywood films and diaspora communities.

Awards and Recognition: Elected to the Royal Society of Canada (2022), former president of the Canadian Society for the Study of Religion, and a leading scholar in Hinduism and South Asian studies.

Teaching and Mentoring: Supervises graduate research on topics like Sikh spirituality, Hindu reform movements, and religious representation in film. Courses offered include 'Hinduism: Love and Devotion' and 'Pluralism and Citizenship.'