• About   |
  • Submit Guest Post |
  • Contact Us   |
Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
The Second Angle
Advertise
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
      • Home & Decoration
  • People
    • Inspiring
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
  • World
The Second Angle
  • Infotainment
  • Entertainment
  • People
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
  • World
Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Entertainment

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya

We all love Munna Bhaiya of Mirzapuraka Divyendu Sharma and know a lot about the character but how many of us know the actor, Divyendu Sharma who played Munna Bhaiya. Read along to find out...

Sami Majid by Sami Majid
November 4, 2020
in Entertainment, Infotainment, Listicles
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
divyendu sharma
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsApp
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT

The 37-year-old Divyendu Sharma who played Munna Bhaiya has been in the entertainment industry for about a decade now, but lately, people have started to recognise his talent after he played the immortal character of Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur series. Before this, he has experimented with a lot of genres but audience seems to have recognised his worth only after Mirzapur.

Today, TSA brings you some interesting lesser-known facts about the actor which even fans of Munna Bhaiya might not be aware of. Let’s take a look.

RelatedPosts

Youtube Channels That Every Movie Buff Should Subscribe

Youtube Channels That Every Movie Buff Should Subscribe

The Top 10 Mappa Anime (Ranked By IMDb)

The Top 10 Mappa Anime (Ranked By IMDb)

1. The actor was never interested in studies and hence managed only 49% in High School but luckily managed to score 84% 12th which was surprising for himself as well. This score must have motivated him a lot because he later graduated in Political Science from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: Desi Humor

2. He was fascinated by acting since his childhood and was an active participant in cultural events and extracurricular activities.

3. Divyendu was always into mimicking actors as a hobby, but his sister asked him to be serious about acting and take it as a career option. After her advice, he took admission in Diploma acting course at FTII, Pune.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: TOI

4. In the pursuit of a career in acting, he soon started grooming himself for several auditions by becoming a part of a theatre group called ‘Players’ for the next 3 years.

5. While waiting for film roles he acted in commercials of Birla Sun Life, Virgin Mobile and Fidelity Mutual Funds.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: Indian Television

6. Like every other outsider actor, he struggled a lot and also faced a lot of rejections. In order to sustain his life in Mumbai with not much work he used to have a tight budget and at times he only spent Rs 32 per day on food to meet his budget.

7. Before his official debut in Bollywood, he appeared as a small unrecognizable role in Madhuri Dixit’s ‘Aaja Nach Le’ in 2007.

8. Divyendu’s first major break was in Luv Ranjan’s ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ in the role of Liquid, through which Divyendu make us laugh even today.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: Maven Buzz

9. After a memorable performance in ‘Pyaar ka Punchnama’, he got his next important role of a poet Omi in ‘Chashme Badoor’, which brought him a lot of praises from audiences as well as critics.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: Rediff

10. In 2019, he decided to drop the surname ‘Sharma’ from his name. When asked why he claimed that he did not want others to look him as a caste privileged guy.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: India TV News

11. He also played supporting roles in back to back two mainstream Hindi films, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ with Akshay Kumar and ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ with Shahid Kapoor. He believes his career took a sharp turn after these two movies because makers started to notice him and approach him for projects

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: imdb

12. Mirzapur wasn’t the first OTT release of his career. In fact, he did Zee5’s original ‘Badnam Gali’ and a web series called ‘Fatafat’ before donning the role of Munna in Mirzapur. There too, his performance was very much impressive.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: Celeb Center

13. In an interview, he has revealed that he was approached to play the role of Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur whereas Ali Fazal for Munna. But Ali turned down the role of Munna citing it to be violent and the role landed to Divyendu and then rest is history.

14 Interesting Facts About Divyendu Sharma aka Munna Bhaiya
Image Source: StarsUnfolded

14. Divyendu married his long-time college friend Akansha Sharma just after the release of ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’. Talking about his wife, Divyendu said that she has always supported him in every way possible even when he wasn’t financially strong and hence he owes his career to her in this regard.

Also Read: Top 10 Richest NFL Players in the World

For more, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Instagram  and Telegram

ShareSendTweet
Sami Majid

Sami Majid

Sami Majid is an engineer by profession and a writer by choice. He takes deep interest in writing about films and other related stuffs. Apart from creative writing, he wishes to visit different parts of the world some day.

Related Posts

Youtube Channels That Every Movie Buff Should Subscribe
Entertainment

Youtube Channels That Every Movie Buff Should Subscribe

These YouTubers handle everything from in-depth film critiques to DIY filmmaking training.

Read more
The Top 10 Mappa Anime (Ranked By IMDb)
Entertainment

The Top 10 Mappa Anime (Ranked By IMDb)

Since its inception in 2011, MAPPA has produced a decade of legendary originals such as Banana Fish and Yuri!!! On...

Read more
Nescafe Basement's Best Tracks That You Must Have In Your Playlist
Entertainment

Nescafe Basement’s Best Tracks That You Must Have In Your Playlist

Nescafe Basement is one of the most prominent forums for promoting emerging talent. Let's have a look at some of...

Read more
Top 10 Stephen King Film and TV Series Adaptations From The Past Decade That You Must Watch
Entertainment

Top 10 Stephen King Film and TV Series Adaptations From The Past Decade That You Must Watch

From The Shining to It and The Colorado Kid, several Stephen King novels have been adapted into films and TV...

Read more
Modern Love S2 ft. Different Paradigms Of Love
Entertainment

Modern Love S2 ft. Different Paradigms Of Love

These compilations of heartwarming love stories will have you drooling, from stories about fresh love to stories about re-discovering passion...

Read more
6 Songs Which Showcase Niall Horan's Great Potential!
Entertainment

6 Songs Which Showcase Niall Horan’s Great Potential!

There rarely are times when a band disassembles and its members take on gigantic individual journeys, but One Direction was...

Read more
Load More
Next Post
divyendu sharma

Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: 16 lesser-known facts about the Indian Cricket Captain

Comments 17

  1. Pingback: Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: 16 Lesser-known Facts About The Indian Cricket Captain – The Second Angle
  2. Pingback: Shahrukh And Salman To Share Screen Again In Pathan – The Second Angle
  3. Pingback: 20 Dialogues From Mirzapur 2 That Make It A Must Watch – The Second Angle
  4. Pingback: IPL Winners List From 2008 To 2020 – The Second Angle
  5. Pingback: 10 Quotes You Should Love If You Have Read/Seen A Suitable Boy – The Second Angle
  6. Pingback: 10 Best Dialogues From Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Chhalaang’ – The Second Angle
  7. Pingback: 10 Politicians Who Are School Dropouts But Held Important Posts In Governance – The Second Angle
  8. Pingback: Top 05 Youtubers In India 2020 – The Second Angle
  9. Pingback: Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar- 5 Of The Best Movies By The Versatile Actor! – The Second Angle
  10. Pingback: 10 Powerful Lessons To Learn From Mukesh Ambani – The Second Angle
  11. Pingback: Throwback To These Selfless Acts Of 2020 – The Second Angle
  12. Pingback: Content Creators Who Made 2020 Better For All Of Us – The Second Angle
  13. Pingback: 11 Players Who Got Their National Breakthrough From IPL Performances – The Second Angle
  14. Pingback: Upcoming Korean Dramas In The Year 2021 – The Second Angle
  15. Pingback: 5 Statistics About Indian Billionaires That Will Shock You – The Second Angle
  16. Pingback: Censorship Of OTT Platforms: Will It Affect The Young Spectators? – The Second Angle
  17. Pingback: Top 05 Youtubers In India 2021 — Buzzpedia

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Facebook Twitter Instagram Telegram

About

The Second Angle

A platform providing diverse views on various issues, providing an in-depth understanding of important developments happening around us. It offers you true journalism amidst the cacophony. Discover the latest news, opinions, analysis and a lot more here.

Important Links

  • About
  • Career
  • Guest Post
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
  • हिंदी

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Maintenance by SquareBase.io

No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
      • Home & Decoration
  • People
    • Inspiring
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
  • World
  • Login

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Maintenance by SquareBase.io

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Go to mobile version