EXCLUSIVE: Divik Sharma opens up about his character in Student of the Year: After Dark; says, “The character I’am playing is very layered, and he is a very morally grey character”
Stepping into an established film franchise comes with its own set of expectations, particularly when it is associated with introducing some of Bollywood’s prominent contemporary actors. For Divik Sharma, headlining JioHotstar’s Student of the Year: After Dark brings both excitement and responsibility. Along with being part of a franchise with a recognised legacy, the actor is also taking on the challenge of portraying a double role at an early stage in his career.
However, Student of the Year: After Dark takes a different approach to the familiar world of the franchise. Moving away from the glamorous campus setting and the conventional student-hero narratives associated with its predecessors, the series explores a darker and more sinister side of college life. At the centre of this shift is Divik’s character, Siddharth Saraiya, whose personality adds a psychological dimension to the story.
During a cast interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Divik spoke about his character and explained how Siddharth differs from the usual campus heroes audiences have seen in the earlier instalments of the franchise. He also discussed how the role stands apart from his previous work, including The Ba**ds of Bollywood.
Talking about what drew him towards the character, the actor highlighted Siddharth’s layered personality and moral complexities. He explained that the character is far removed from the conventional portrayal of a college heartthrob and offers him an opportunity to explore a different side of his acting abilities.
Sharing his thoughts, Divik said, “I think this character, I feel he is different than the ones—the regular campus heroes you have seen in the previous films—in the terms that it’s very, I will say, deeply flawed. It’s very layered, and he is a very morally grey character, almost an anti-hero of sorts, I’d say. And that’s what exactly—that’s exactly what excited me about playing this role.”
With Student of the Year: After Dark, Divik steps into a franchise that has previously served as a launchpad for several actors while exploring a character that moves away from the conventional campus protagonist. His portrayal of Siddharth Saraiya also marks an opportunity to take on a more complex role, with the double-role challenge adding another dimension to his performance.
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