Durgesh Kumar

About Durgesh Kumar

Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor who is known for his character Aadoo in the Hindi film Highway and for playing the role of Bhushan in the OTT web series Panchayat.In 2001, Durgesh came to Delhi to pursue engineering, however, after not getting success in entrance exam he decided to join the theatre. He did around 35 plays. And he has completed his BA honours from Ignou. After that he selected for National School of Drama. From 20••••11 he learnt acting skills from NSD. After that he joined National School of Drama as repetary Company which he got his first acting break in the Hindi film Highway.He has done fellowship on Chekhov Play before joining NSD repetary. Durgesh revealed to a media person that during his struggling days his family was his most enormous support. His elder brother was the one who suggested Durgesh for joining theatre when he did not receive success in the engeneering entrance exam test. Durgesh consider actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his biggest inspiration. Addressing the media about his character in Panchayat 2 Durgesh said that\"Doing small roles in various web series, is on cloud nine after the release of Panchayat 2.\"I am actually surprised as my character of Bhushan or Banrakas has become such a hit. In fact, when i was performing I had no idea people would love it so much. I give full credit to the writer and director of Panchayat 2 for creating Banrakas.\"In lesuire time Durgesh prefer reading books. The book Hamlet by Shakespeare William is on of his favourite book.Durgesh loves cooking. He is often seen posting cooking images on social media sites. In 2021, during the pandemic, Durgesh was the part of the show named Eco warrier that was related to corona and environmental problems. Durgesh is an active member of Aranya theatre, Uddeshya Theatre Group by Ajit Singh Pahlawat and Itshitika. In 2022, after the release of the socio-political drama show \'Panchayat 2\', a meme based on one of the scene from the show went viral on the internet. In the scene, the character Bhushan aka Banrakas, played by Durgesh Kumar, addressed his companion Binod, played by Ashok Pathak,\"Dekh Raha hai Na Binod\".

Experience

1. Actor

   Indian Film Industry

   Oct 2013 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor who is known for his character Aadoo in the Hindi film Highway and for playing the role of Bhushan in the OTT web series Panchayat.In 2001, Durgesh came to Delhi to pursue engineering, however, after not getting success in entrance exam he decided to join the theatre. He did around 35 plays. After that he selected for National School of Drama. From 20••••11 he learnt acting skills from NSD. After that he joined National School of Drama as repetary Company which he got his first acting break in the Hindi film Highway.He has done fellowship on Chekhov Play before joining NSD repetary. Durgesh revealed to a media person that during his struggling days his family was his most enormous support. His elder brother was the one who suggested Durgesh for joining theatre when he did not receive success in the engeneering entrance exam test. Durgesh consider actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his biggest inspiration. Durgesh Kumar has also founded The Poor Theatre Company.Addressing the media about his character in Panchayat 2 Durgesh said that\"Doing small roles in various web series, is on cloud nine after the release of Panchayat 2.\"I am actually surprised as my character of Bhushan or Banrakas has become such a hit. In fact, when i was performing I had no idea people would love it so much. I give full credit to the writer and director of Panchayat 2 for creating Banrakas.\"In lesuire time Durgesh prefer reading books.Durgesh loves cooking. He is often seen posting cooking images on social media sites. In 2021, during the pandemic, Durgesh was the part of the show named Eco warrier that was related to corona and environmental problems. In 2022, after the release of the socio-political drama show \'Panchayat 2\', a meme based on one of the scene from the show went viral on the internet. In the scene, the character Bhushan aka Banrakas, played by Durgesh Kumar, addressed his companion Binod, played by Ashok Pathak,\"Dekh Raha hai Na Binod\".

Education

• National School of Drama (NSD)

  Postgraduate Degree, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General