Divik Sharma Discusses His Morally Grey Character in Student of the Year: After Dark

Stepping into an established film franchise comes with expectations, particularly regarding the introduction of prominent contemporary actors. For Divik Sharma, headlining JioHotstar’s Student of the Year: After Dark brings excitement, responsibility, and the challenge of portraying a double role early in his career.

The series moves away from the glamorous campus setting and conventional student-hero narratives of its predecessors, exploring a darker and more sinister side of college life. At the center 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 discussed how Siddharth differs from usual campus heroes and stands apart from his previous work, including The Ba**ds of Bollywood. The actor highlighted Siddharth’s layered personality and moral complexities, noting that the role is far removed from a conventional college heartthrob.

Divik stated, "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 takes on a complex role that moves away from the conventional campus protagonist, with the double-role challenge adding another dimension to his performance.