"It takes two decades to become an overnight success,” says actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is living proof of the adage. An NSD alumnus, the actor has enacted every possible character, from gritty law enforcers to complex, everyday figures with subtlety. He compares his acting style to dal-bhaat (pulse and rice): comforting, grounded, and deeply rooted in simplicity. Now, with his recent releases Alpha and Raakh earning him accolades from critics and audiences alike, we catch up with him to dive into his craft, his roots, and what keeps him grounded amidst the buzz.