Before Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Divyenndu Sharma struggled in Mumbai for three and a half years. He was even seen in a forgettable role in Madhuri Dixit-starrer Aaja Nachle (2007).
In the business of showbiz, the topic of nepotism is a never-ending debate. However, some actors have made a mark without any backing of film background or any godfather. Divyenndu Sharma is among the outsiders club that has created a loyal fanbase for himself in his 13-year career.
Not Pyaar Ka Punchnama, but this was Divyenndu's first film
We all were introduced to Divyenndu with Luv Ranjan's Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011). However, this rom-com wasn't his first big screen appearance. In 2007, Divyenndu was seen in a blink-and-miss appearance in Madhuri Dixit's comeback film Aaja Nachle. In the musical drama, Divyenndu played the role of an MLA's goon.
Divyenndu was a 'pathetic' student?
Divyenndu was born and brought up in Delhi. In an interview with Etimes, Divyenndu revealed he was a 'pathetic student', but was inclined towards acting. Divyenndu was so weak in his studies that he scored 49% in Class X. Owing to his low percentage, Divyenndu had to settle for arts. During his college days, Divyenndu developed an interest in academics, and surprisingly he scored 84% in Class XII. Divyenndu graduated in Political Science Honours from Kirori Mal College.
Divyenndu's struggle for a big break in Bollywood
After studies, Divyenndu joined FTII, Pune, and passed out in 2006. After FTII, Divyenndu came to Mumbai and struggled for three and a half years before his big break.
When Divyenndu had to work hard to earn Rs 32 for a meal
In an interview with Etimes, Divyenndu revealed that in struggle days, he used to share a rented room with four others at Goregaon. Among his roommates, one was in editing and the other one was in sound. Divyenndu would assist them to earn a few bucks. Divyenndu further said there was a small hotel near his home, where a meal would cost Rs 32. The actor asserted that he would have strived hard for Rs 32.
Divyenndu: The OTT star
After a break-out role in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Divyenndu was seen in David Dhawan's Chashme Baddoor, Akshay Kumar's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Shahid Kapoor's Batti Gul Meter Chalu. Despite starring in popular films Divyenndu lacked a big push in his career, until 2018. Following the boom of OTT, Divyenndu captivated the masses with his performance Munna Tripathi in the crime thriller series Mirzapur. With Pankaj Tripathi-starrer crime drama, Divyenndu earned the deserving stardom. On the work front, Divyenndu will be seen in the crime-comedy Madgaon Express with Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary.
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