Divyenndu Sharma Posts a Striking Message Against 'Macho' Image of Men

Divyenndu Sharma’s Mirzapur character Munna Bhaiya might propagate toxic masculinity on the surface, but the actor is the complete opposite in real life. On International Men’s Day, the actor posted a video urging men to talk about their issues instead of portraying a tough, macho image all the time.

Taking to Instagram, Divyenndu shared a video message with a sarcastic approach. The actor said, “We men, just don’t talk" highlighting how men hide their vulnerabilities unlike something what Munna Bhaiya would ever encourage.

In the video, Divyenndu says, “Aisa nahi hai ki humein kisi ne roka hai, to reveal what we are going through.. it’s a self-exercised choice, boss! To not talk and let the world know that we could also be weak, kyunki mard hain na." He used the sarcastic tone to motivate all men to share what they go through.

Divyenndu shared how men hide their emotions because they don’t want to be the odd ones out in the socially constructed idea of masculinity. “There’s an image of men that keeps getting propagated - that we are tough, macho and rock solid. People make it seem like when a man opens up he is ‘weak’. This leads to us men never seeking help even if we need to. Fighting all our battles alone. On this #InternationalMensDay, we urge men to have open and honest conversations about their feelings, their struggles, and their experiences. Men, let’s talk," his Instagram post read.