Actor Divyenndu, currently appearing in the show Glory, has opened up about the emotional and mental weight of being an artist, questioning how freely people deploy words like 'obsession,' 'passion,' and 'endurance' without grasping what they truly demand.

Blurring the Line Between Passion and Obsession

When asked whether he distinguishes between passion and obsession in his craft, Divyenndu said he finds the two nearly inseparable. 'I am obsessed with playing a character and going into the depths of it. But at the same time, I have to hold myself back at times, not to go into overdrive over things,' he said.

He acknowledged the complexity of the question, noting that the meanings of these words shift depending on who is living them. 'If you are a sportsman, the meanings of these words change a lot for you. You interpret them in a very different way. Being an artist, you interpret them differently as well,' he added.

The Marathon Mindset of an Artist

Divyenndu drew a sharp distinction between short-term intensity and sustained creative endurance. 'You need that kind of endurance to go through the whole process. It cannot be a 100-metre race. It's a marathon we are running, so one has to keep that in mind too,' he said.

He admitted that even he plans to reflect more deeply on the subject. 'We constantly say we are obsessed with something or madly passionate about something. I don't see a difference between being madly passionate and being obsessed. It's the same thing,' he noted.

The Problem With Using 'Obsessed' Too Loosely

The actor reserved particular concern for how casually the word 'obsessed' has entered everyday conversation. He argued that binge-watching a show for a weekend and moving on to the next trend does not constitute obsession in any meaningful sense.

'It's like saying you are obsessed with a show, you watch six or seven episodes and you are done with it. Then you are looking for a new show, a new trend, or whatever else catches your attention. There has to be some meaning behind these words,' Divyenndu said.

What This Reflects About His Craft

The remarks offer a window into how Divyenndu approaches his roles — with a depth of immersion that he distinguishes from performative enthusiasm. His current project, Glory, has kept him in the public eye, and his candour about the psychological demands of acting adds a layer of authenticity to his public persona. His comments resonate at a time when the language of self-improvement and creative dedication has been widely commodified on social media.