Durgesh Kumar has become a household name after featuring in the role of Bhushan Kumar in the web series Panchayat . The actor, who started as a side character in the first season of the show, has evolved into a pivotal plot-driving role in the recently released fourth season. However, the success and fame received by the actor did not come easily. He started his journey in theatre back in 2001. Durgesh landed his first major role in a Bollywood film in the 2014 release Highway , which was directed by Imtiaz Ali and featured Alia Bhatt in the lead role.
Speaking about his journey, Durgesh Kumar called himself a ‘rooted man' connected with his traditions. Recalling his humble journey, the actor, speaking at Republic Bharat's Rashtriya Sarvopriya Sammelan , said, “I have come from the