Divyenndu Sharma, celebrated for his comedic performances in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Madgaon Express, has also established himself as a versatile actor capable of portraying dark, volatile characters. Rising to fame as Munna Tripathi in the hit series Mirzapur, he now takes on another gritty role in his latest series Glory.
The Challenge of Intense Roles
Sharma explains that each character demands a unique approach. "It's a new experience each time. You try to discover this person, get to know him better, as you're going to live with it for the next six to eight months of your life—and sometimes even longer. In some form or the other, it stays with you for life." He highlights the physical and mental toll: "It takes a toll on your health because it's literally a chemical reaction within you when you're constantly angry, stressed, or under tension. And it's not like after 'cut' you can just stop it; it doesn't work like that. That reaction continues for hours. You just have to deal with it, and you don't even know in what form it might come out or how it might alter you as a person over time. So you have to be very, very careful."
Learning from Experience
The actor admits he learned this lesson the hard way. "Earlier, I had an episode with another character where I didn't realize what was happening to me. It's always easy to get into a character, but it's way too difficult to come out of it. This time, I had my territory marked—I knew that even if I went very deep, I needed a way to come back. Almost like having a whistle around my neck so someone can locate me," he shares.
Impact on Personal Life
The impact of his roles has extended into his personal life. "Yes, it has affected my family. My wife, Akanksha, was the first one to point it out—that there's something different in me, that I'm reacting differently and my temperament has changed. And honestly, I didn't even know how to process that information at the time. When you're in it, you don't realize it. It's like ear pressure—you don't notice it when it's there, but once it goes away, you realize something was off. It's very consuming," says Divyenndu.
