Divyendu Sharma
| Divyendu Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Divyenndu Sharma 19 June 1983[1] Delhi, India[1] |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Kirori Mal College FTII, Pune |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2011–present |
Divyenndu (born Divyendu Sharma;[2] 19 June 1983) is an Indian film actor best known for his roles of Nishant aka Liquid in Pyar Ka Punchnama and Narayan Sharma in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. His role of Tripathi in the film Batti Gul Meter Chalu and Munna in 2018 Amazon Prime video [3] series Mirzapur are well appreciated too.
Early life and background[edit]
Divyenndu was born on 19 June 1983 in Delhi. He is a graduate in political science from Delhi University's Kirori Mal College. He has three years of theatre experience in Delhi after which he pursued a two year diploma in acting from FTII, Pune. He was previously seen in a number of ads for brands like Virgin Mobile, Birla Sun Life and Fidelity Mutual Funds.[4][1][5]
Career[edit]
He first appeared in a side role in Madhuri Dixit's comeback movie Aaja Nach Le. His debut Bollywood movie was Pyar Ka Punchnama where he played a character called Liquid.[6][7] For his role in the film, he won the Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male. He also played the role of the poet Omi in David Dhawan's remake of Chashme Baddoor.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Nishant "Liquid" Agarwal | Screen Award for Best Male Debut |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Omkar "Omi" Sharma | |
| 2014 | Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Subhash Joshi | |
| 2015 | Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend | Dhruv | |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Narayan Sharma | |
| 2016 The End | Sunny | ||
| 2018 | Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Sundar Mohan Tripathi | |
| 2019 | Badnaam Gali | Randeep Singh Sodhi | |
| Kanpuriye | Vijay | Hotstar Specials Film | |
| 2020 | Brahmastra | Poulomi's husband | |
| Shukranu | Inder | on Zee5[9] |
Web Series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Permanent Roommates | Cameo | Season 2 Episode 4 |
| 2018–present | Mirzapur | Phoolchand “Munna” Tripathi | iReel Award for Best Supporting Actor |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Liquid in Chashme Baddoor remake". The Times of India. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ Tulsiani, Kriti (26 May 2019). "EXCLUSIVE| Divyenndu on dropping his surname, playing Liquid in Pyaar Ka Punchnama and wishlist of directors". Times Now. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "everything-to-know-about-amazon-prime/". retargetingnews.com. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ↑ "When love packs in a Punch". The Indian Express. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Divyenndu on a roll". The Times of India. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Biography of Divyendu Sharma". gomolo.com.
- ↑ "Best of the Year 2011 in Bollywood". DNA India. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Head Start". India Today. 6 February 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Promo of Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad Starrer Shukranu Released". News18. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
External links[edit]
- Divyendu Sharma on IMDb
- Divyenndu on Bollywood Hungama
- Divyendu Sharma news at DNA India
