Divyendu Sharma has steadily carved a niche for himself in Bollywood with performances that defy typecasting and explore complex, layered characters. In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 Showsha, he opened up about his career, the choices that have shaped his journey, and how he approaches the opportunities that come his way.
Reflecting on his journey so far, Divyendu explained that success hasn’t changed his approach to acting. “I don’t think I’ve changed much as a person. I was very clear from day one that I had chosen to be an artist, an actor. I cannot look for, say, stability or societal norms of success. I do this because it gives me a high that no matter how successful or not successful I am, I’m still doing what I wanted to do always.
That’s nice,” he said.
He also spoke about breaking away from the “boy-next-door” and happy-go-lucky roles that first brought him recognition. “Initially, I wanted to break free from the boy-next-door comedy, the happy-go-lucky guy image. Thankfully, fortunately, it happened, God-willingly. So right now I’m in the absolute honeymoon period of my career,” Divyendu added.
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When asked if he feels satisfied with where he is in his career or if he hopes to achieve more, Divyendu remained grounded. “Maybe yes. But again, there is no limit to that. That depends on a lot of other people – a director who sees that kind of talent in me, a writer who has that kind of character written for me, and a production house that wants to have me. That will come automatically. But I’m not hyper-competitive or a go-getter. I want to enjoy what the present offers me. I have hopes for the future, yes, but never ever forget that what I have right now is no less,” he explained.
The actor also emphasised that his love for the craft, rather than fame or accolades, is what keeps him motivated.
Currently, Divyendu stars in Saali Mohabbat, the Hindi drama-thriller marking Tisca Chopra’s directorial debut. It premiered on ZEE5 on December 12. The film also features Radhika Apte and Anurag Kashyap in pivotal roles, and explores a dark psychological landscape of betrayal, desire, and shifting moral boundaries. Divyendu plays Ratan Pandit, a morally complex character that drew him to the project.
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