Divyenndu: Meme makers can get work in our film industry

MUMBAI: He got the spotlight for playing Liquid in the 2011 “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, but it was his role of Munna Bhaiya in “Mirzapur”, that shot him to fame. Divyenndu welcomes the reinterpretation of his roles, especially through memes. He feels meme makers possess a sharp storytelling instinct, even suggesting they could find a place in the film industry.

Asked how he sees his characters being a part of meme culture and pop references, Divyenndu told IANS: “I just find it very fascinating how much people love a character, how much they accept them in their lives. I just find it very, very fascinating.”

“It's just very overwhelming.”

Divyenndu added: “But yeah, one thing, one has to be a little mindful of, that one has to be, like I said, mindful of the character I have played. So, not to over-romanticize that character and that situation. So, it comes with a great responsibility, also, that kind of power.”

He agrees it’s fun “because people use it in a really funny, and creative way.”

“Many a time, I think, meme makers can get a work in our film industry. You know, if not on screen, but at least a dialogue writer, if not a screenplay writer. Because they are just amazing, how they just combine two things, and bring them together, it just, it amazes me,” he added.

The 42-year-old actor first appeared in a minor role of a goon in Madhuri Dixit-starrer Aaja Nachle in 2007. His first major role came in comedy Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011.