| Durgesh Kumar | |
|---|---|
 Durgesh Kumar | |
| Born | Motipur, Benipur, Darbhanga, Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor from Bihar. He has had roles in Hindi cinema and web series.
Early life and education
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. 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.
Kumar was accepted into the National School of Drama( NSD), where he attained a postgraduate diploma in acting.
His breakthrough came with the role of Aadoo in the film "Highway," followed by 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.
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.
Durgesh Kumar regards actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his primary source of inspiration in the acting industry
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Highway | Aadoo | |
| Shuruaat Ka Interval | Texi Driver | ||
| 2016 | Sultan | Commentator (uncredited) | |
| Freaky Ali | Babu | ||
| 2017 | The Suspect | Abdul Rahim Ansari | |
| Bahen Hogi Teri | Inspector | ||
| The Dream Job | Gopal | ||
| 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–Present | Panchayat | Bhushan aka Banrakas | Web Series |
| 2023 | Jackson Halt | Gangman | |
| 2024 | Laapataa Ladies | Dubey Ji | |
| Bhakshak | Guptaji | ||
| Dedh Bigha Zameen |
References
- "Durgesh Kumar Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- Rajesh, Srividya (2019-11-12). "Highway fame actor Durgesh Kumar in ALTBalaji and ZEE5 series Virgin Bhasskar". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- "'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 India".
- "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 2024-02-12.
- https://nsd.gov.in/delhi/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/NSD-GRADUATES1.pdf
- "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 2024-02-12.
- "For Durgesh Kumar, Panchayat's Bhushan aka Banrakas, the struggle was real". The Indian Express. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- "Actor Jitendra Kumar returns as Abhishek Tripathi for Panchayat season 3; Amazon Prime shares first look". The Economic Times. 2023-12-10. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- "Durgesh Kumar Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- "Khamosh! Shatrughan Sinha to make OTT debut with 'Gangs of Ghaziabad'". The Economic Times. 2024-03-07. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- "Highway Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- "The Dream JobUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27328190/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_ql_1