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Durgesh Kumar
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Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor from Bihar.[1] He has had roles in Hindi cinema and web series.
Key Information
Early life and education
[edit]Kumar pursued engineering upon arriving in Delhi in 2001. However, after facing challenges with entrance exam, he redirected his focus towards theatre. He participated in approximately 35 plays during this time.[citation needed] He concurrently pursued his bachelor of Art Honours degree from Ignou between 2004 and 2007, alongside completing a certificate course in acting at the Shri Ram Centre Performing Arts from 2004 to 2006.[2][3][4]
Kumar was accepted into the National School of Drama (NSD),[5] where he attained a postgraduate diploma in acting.[6][7]
Durgesh Kumar disclosed to a member of the media that his family played a pivotal role as his greatest support during his days of struggle. It was his elder brother who suggested Durgesh pursue theatre after he faced setbacks in the engineering entrance test.[8][9] Durgesh Kumar regards actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his primary source of inspiration in the acting industry.[10]
Career
[edit]He made his Bollywood debut with the role of Aadoo in the film Highway, followed by supporting roles in movies like Sultan, Freaky Ali, Sanju and Dhadak. His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Bhushan in the acclaimed web series Panchayat. Durgesh expressed surprise at the character's success, crediting the show's creators for crafting the role of Banrakas.[11] He also starred in the 2023 film Laapataa Ladies.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Movie | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Highway | Aadoo | [12] |
| Shuruaat Ka Interval | Taxi Driver | ||
| 2016 | Sultan | Commentator (uncredited) | |
| Freaky Ali | Babu | ||
| 2017 | The Suspect | Abdul Rahim Ansari | |
| Behen Hogi Teri | Inspector | ||
| The Dream Job | Gopal | [13] | |
| Love The First Sight | Durgesh | ||
| 2018 | Rangamanch | Manju | |
| Sanju | Postman | ||
| Dhadak | Bheema | ||
| Inner City | Lokesh | ||
| Bhaag Bawre Aandhi Aayi | Raghu | ||
| Janpath Kiss | Hawaldar | ||
| 2019 | Bombairiya | Yadav | |
| 2020 | Bicchoo Ka Khel | Goli bhaiya | Web Series |
| 2020–present | Panchayat | Bhushan aka Banrakas | |
| 2020 | A Simple Murder | Shankar | |
| 2020 | Bahut Hua Samman | Pradeep aka Pablo Yadav | |
| 2023 | Jackson Halt | Gangman | |
| 2024 | Laapataa Ladies | Dubey Ji | |
| Bhakshak | Guptaji | ||
| Dedh Bigha Zameen | Avdhesh Gupta | ||
| 2025 | Tumko Meri Kasam | Duryodhana Bajaj / Yashwant Bajaj double roles | |
| 2025 | The Networker | Lallan | |
| 2025 | Nishaanchi | Bank Security Guard |
References
[edit]- ^ "Durgesh Kumar Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Rajesh, Srividya (12 November 2019). "Highway fame actor Durgesh Kumar in ALTBalaji and ZEE5 series Virgin Bhasskar". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "'Dekh raha hai na Binod' thread goes beyond and beyond as netizens are getting captivated by most sought after dialogue of Panchayat 2". The Tribune.
- ^ "Panchayat 2: बनने चले थे इंजीनियर और बन बैठे फुलेरा के 'बनराकस', जानिए आखिर क्यों हैं दुर्गेश कुमार 'पंचायत' की जान". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "NSD Graduates" (PDF). nsd.gov.in.
- ^ Lehren, Team (26 May 2022). "Durgesh Kumar Aka 'Banrakas' Of Panchayat Season 2 Talks About His Struggles & Character".
- ^ "कौन हैं Panchayat 2 की जान 'बनराकस' यानी Durgesh Kumar, जिनके बिना अधूरी रह जाती ये सीरीज". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Actor Jitendra Kumar returns as Abhishek Tripathi for Panchayat season 3; Amazon Prime shares first look". The Economic Times. 10 December 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Durgesh Kumar Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Khamosh! Shatrughan Sinha to make OTT debut with 'Gangs of Ghaziabad'". The Economic Times. 7 March 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "For Durgesh Kumar, Panchayat's Bhushan aka Banrakas, the struggle was real". The Indian Express. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Highway Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "The Dream JobUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2024.