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Panchayat’s Durgesh Kumar admits no big production houses are casting him despite his videos having more views than Amitabh Bachchan: ‘I don’t know…’

Panchayat’s Durgesh Kumar admits no big production houses are casting him despite his videos having more views than Amitabh Bachchan: ‘I don’t know…’

Durgesh Kumar became a household name after the massive success of the acclaimed web series, Panchayat. His popularity rose among viewers and people started recognizing him as Bhushan from the comedy-drama series. But despite the popularity and his videos getting more views than that of Amitabh Bachchan’s, no big production houses are showing interest in casting him. Read on! There was a time when Durgesh Kumar’s face was plastered all over the internet. That happened when clips of his character from the Panchayat series went viral. People added his dialogues, ‘Dekh raha hai Binod’ and ‘Allhua meeting’, to their vocabulary. But despite giving such a commendable performance and receiving so much love from the audience, he isn’t getting cast by big production houses. In an interview with Mid-Day, Kumar, whose breakthrough came with the role of Aadoo in the film Highway, expressed his disappointment with the way the film industry works. He told the publication, “I keep working, but no big production houses are showing much interest in casting me.” The actor added that if …

Panchayat actor Durgesh Kumar says big production houses are not casting him

Panchayat actor Durgesh Kumar says big production houses are not casting him

Actor Durgesh Kumar is popularly known for his role in the Panchayat series as Banrakas. His lines like “Dekh raha hai Binod” and “Allhua meeting” went viral, putting him on the pop culture map. However, his success was not overnight. Durgesh Kumar has been an actor for more than a decade, spending 12 years honing his craft in Delhi theatre. Despite his recent fame with Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, he is still unable to figure out how the industry functions. Don`t understand how people are cast Speaking to Mid-Day, Kumar elaborated, “I don’t know how this industry works. I keep working, but no big production houses are showing much interest in casting me. But if you look at YouTube, my videos have more views than Amitabh Bachchan`s. Mine has over 5 million; his has 1.5 million. I am proud of this fact and not saying it egoistically. But after working so much, it does make you wonder how the industry works. I trained in Delhi theatre for 12 years, so I don’t understand how people …

Laapataa Ladies actor Durgesh Kumar struggling to find work for 1.5 years

Laapataa Ladies actor Durgesh Kumar struggling to find work for 1.5 years

Actor Durgesh Kumar, who made his debut in films with Imtiaz Ali`s ‘Highway’, starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, and went on to star in projects like  ‘Sultan’, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, and ‘Bhakshak’, among others has now revealed that he’s been struggling to find work for the last 1.5 years.  Durgesh Kumar has to chase casting directors The actor, who is an alumnus of the National School of Drama (NSD), told Times of India, “It has been very tough. People see the success of Panchayat, but the reality is that even after 12 years of work, it’s a struggle. In the last 1.5 years, I haven’t received an audition call from major production houses. I work with smaller producers who recognize my talent…The industry recognizes my work, but I still have to chase casting directors for auditions. Even after Highway and Panchayat, no major production house has offered me a lead role. Everyone knows me, yet I haven’t received any major offers. I continue to audition and get selected for some roles, but it’s unpredictable.” ‘Don’t …

Panchayat, Laapataa Ladies’ Durgesh Kumar struggling for work despite fame: Haven’t received audition call in 1.5 years | Bollywood

Panchayat, Laapataa Ladies’ Durgesh Kumar struggling for work despite fame: Haven’t received audition call in 1.5 years | Bollywood

Mar 12, 2025 10:03 AM IST Actor Durgesh Kumar, known for Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, says he has not received an audition call from any major production house in over a year. One line of dialogue made actor Durgesh Kumar a household face a couple of years ago. His ‘dekh raha hai Binod’ in Panchayat season 2 was a viral meme, ensuring that Durgesh got a larger role in season 3. A supporting role in Oscar-selected Laapataa Ladies followed. But Durgesh says that he is still struggling to find work despite the success of these titles. (Also read: Saqib Saleem doesn’t mind auditioning but says ‘rules should be same for all’: Someone has 5 projects with no auditions) Durgesh Kumar has appeared in films like Highway, Sultan, and Laapataa Ladies, Durgesh Kumar on lack of opportunities In an interview with the Times of India, the actor said, “It has been very tough. People see the success of Panchayat, but the reality is that even after 12 years of work, it’s a struggle. In the last …

Who Is Durgesh Pathak, AAP’s Rajinder Nagar Candidate For Delhi Elections

Who Is Durgesh Pathak, AAP’s Rajinder Nagar Candidate For Delhi Elections

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has nominated Durgesh Pathak as its candidate for the Rajinder Nagar constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. Mr Pathak, the youngest member of the Political Affairs Committee of AAP, is eyeing re-election after he won the 2022 bypolls from the same seat.   Here are five facts about Durgesh Pathak: 1. Durgesh Pathak was born in Sikohara village near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. He arrived in Delhi in 2010 to prepare for the Civil Services examination. A year later, during Anna Hazare’s India Against Corruption (IAC) movement, Mr Pathak joined as a volunteer.   2. During his initial years as an activist, Durgesh Pathak played an instrumental role alongside Arvind Kejriwal, Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan in establishing AAP’s foundation in the national capital. In 2013, Mr Pathak managed the election campaign for Kejriwal, who defeated then-chief minister Sheila Dikshit. 3. In 2015, Durgesh Pathak was named Delhi co-convener of the party ahead of the Assembly polls. He was in charge of 35 of the 70 seats in the …

Happy Birthday Durgesh Kumar: When Alia Bhatt admitted being a fan of Panchayat actor’s dancing skills

Happy Birthday Durgesh Kumar: When Alia Bhatt admitted being a fan of Panchayat actor’s dancing skills

Durgesh Kumar became a household name with his portrayal of Bhushan, aka Banrakas, in the beloved series Panchayat. The social media’s meme favorite actor is celebrating his birthday today, i.e. October 21. On the special occasion, revisiting the time when the actor had revealed Alia Bhatt became a fan of his dancing skills on the sets of Imtiaz Ali’s Highway.  In an earlier interview with Spotlight Magazine, Durgesh Kumar talked about his experience working with Alia Bhatt in Highway. He mentioned the actress was a “chirpy little girl” when he met her for the first time, as opposed to his expectation of meeting a diva. The birthday boy hailed it as a great time working with the Jigra actress. The Panchayat actor explained that his character in the film would understand the equation between Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt’s character, and he was supposed to treat the actress’ character like a younger sister. “The dance sequence I performed with her has generated a lot of buzz, and I had a blast shooting it. After we shot …

Panchayat 3’s Durgesh Kumar Battled Depression Twice; Calls Manoj Bajpayee & Pankaj Tripathi ‘Half-Crazy People’

Panchayat 3 Actor Durgesh Kumar On Depression & Struggles(Photo Credit –Instagram) Panchayat 3 was released a week ago and received mostly positive reviews. The Amazon Prime Video series is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra. The cast includes talented artists like Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Faisal Malik, Sunita Rajwar, Durgesh Kumar, and others. The cast is quite elated with the amazing reaction from the audience. What makes Panchayat such an incredible watch is its unique casting. The makers have brought together such wonderful actors and made sure every talent shines. One such actor is Durgesh Kumar, who plays Bhushan, aka Banrakas, in the series. Even though things are better, Durgesh has some serious advice for the youngsters. The actor also opened up about his depression. Panchayat 3 Star Durgesh Kumar on Depression & More About being in depression twice, Durgesh Kumar shared, “You need to be prepared psychologically, physically, mentally, emotionally and economically to be an actor. I have suffered depression twice in 11 years. Unless you are not psychologically, economically …

‘Sachiv Ji’ Jitendra Kumar Finds Himself Grinding Between ‘Pradhan Ji’ Raghubir Yadav & ‘Bhushan’ Durgesh Kumar’s Incriminating Politics

Panchayat Season 3 Trailer Review ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Panchayat Season 3’s official trailer is finally here, and it has some extra spice added to it other than the feel-good factor. This time, Sachiv ji, aka Abhishek Tripathi, played by Jitendra Kumar, will be in the middle of the village politics. The makers dropped the trailer on Wednesday. Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, Durgesh Kumar, Sanvikaa, and others have returned and are focused on their particular goals. Panchayat is returning after a long wait of two years, and the fans are set to enjoy their favorite characters played by the exceptional cast members once again. Keep scrolling for more. In the trailer, we discover that Abhishek Tripathi, aka Sachiv Ji, has canceled his transfer order and is again stuck in the Phulera village in Uttar Pradesh. From the first season, viewers have noticed Abhishek’s dissatisfaction with his job as secretary of the Gram panchayat. In the previous season, an opposing force, Bhushan, was introduced, who will be more potent in this season, …