Actor Surya Sharma says he is often typecast in grey and intense roles after the success of the crime thriller series Undekhi, but he has no complaints. “People are still coming to me keeping in mind that I can play intense characters well, and maybe not a lover boy. But I’m okay with it. It’s not in my hands to convince them — I just want to do the best I can,” he says.The actor earned widespread recognition for his portrayal of the volatile Rinku in Undekhi, a performance that has been widely praised for its intensity and unpredictability. Sharma says the success of the series has been a turning point in his career. The actor, who has reprised his role of Rinku in the fourth season, says that audience validation has been huge. “We all can’t just say we are actors — the validation comes from the audience. When people recognise your work, you truly feel it,” he adds.Set in Manali, Undekhi follows a tense cat-and-mouse chase between DSP Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) and the powerful Atwal family, led by Papaji, played by Harsh Chhaya.Sharma credits the show’s gripping narrative for its popularity. “This show keeps you on the edge — especially the cliffhangers. You’re always wondering what happens next,” he says.Feud for thoughtUndekhi Season 4: The Final Battle is turning out to be its darkest and most intense chapter yetCast: Papaji (Harsh Chhaya) is back in business; as is Rinku (Surya Sharma), a wounded lion in a world ruled by greed and violence.Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Varun Badola, Ankur Rathee and Shivjyoti Rajput return in key roles.Gautam Rode joined the cast in a crucial new role.The stakes: Power struggles intensify as the characters face deadlier consequences and shifting loyalties.What to expect: Undekhi takes a darker, more layered narrative with sharper twists and moral grey zones as Rinku turns against Papaji.Where to watch: Streaming on SonyLiv, Episode 1 and 2 are out to overwhelming response. The remaining two episodes stream on every Friday!Sharma says his breakout role in Undekhi has not only got him recognition but even opened doors to new work opportunities including John Abraham-starrer Force 3, in which he plays the antagonist. “After Undekhi, many things have opened up for me, I’ve done many shows, I was part of a film titled, Bhakshak, it’s on Netflix and now, I’m doing Force 3. I play an antagonist in it.“This is my debut film, and Force 3 will be screened (in theatres) for the first time. I’m hopeful that more people will watch it and give me good work, this is what I can wish for.”