NEW DELHI: “Mirzapur” star Divyenndu says he is hard working but not hyper-competitive, a quality that has helped him build the reputation of an artiste who can play diverse roles.
From his role of Nishant ‘Liquid’ Agarwal in 2011’s “Pyaar Ka Punchnama” to Munna Bhaiya in his latest show, it has been an interesting journey for the actor.
“I’m a content soul. I’m not a hyper-competitive guy. I work hard and have a firm belief in my craft. I really enjoy what I do. I have put in a lot of hard work in my training. Thankfully, I’m not the kind who gets restless. I’m always (focused on) one thing at a time and don’t over think,” the actor said in a Zoom interview.
The 37-year-old Divyenndu started his career with theatre in Delhi and later joined Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
After “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, he featured in David Dhawan’s “Chashme Baddoor” remake in 2013 and followed it up with impressive character roles in movies like “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”, “Batti Gul Meter Chalu” and “Kanpuriye”.
But the turning point for Divyenndu came with Amazon Prime Video’s crime drama, which premiered in 2018.
“Mirzapur” season one, set in the Hindi heartland, saw Divyenndu completely transform himself to play an emotionally volatile and gun-toting character.
The actor said the success of the show and his character has been inspiring.
“I always believe I’m blessed because very few actors get a chance to play an out-and-out comic character like Liquid and a person like Munna. That gives you a complete range as an actor. I want difficult characters to be part of my filmography.”
As he gears up for the second season of “Mirzapur”, scheduled to premiere on October 23, Divyenndu said he loved reuniting with the team. (AGENCIES)
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