Jitendra Kumar – Full Detail

 Basic Information

• Full Name: Jitendra Kumar
• Date of Birth: 1 September 1990
• Birthplace: Khairthal, Alwar, Rajasthan, India
• Profession: Actor (Films & Web Series)
• Education: B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
• Years Active: 2008 – Present
• Nationality: Indian

🌱 Early Life & Background

• Jitendra Kumar comes from a family of engineers — his father was also a civil engineer.
• Since childhood, he loved mimicking Bollywood actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
• During his time at IIT Kharagpur, he joined the Hindi Technology Dramatics Society, where he polished his acting skills.
• After completing engineering, he briefly worked in a corporate job but later decided to pursue acting full-time.
• In his early days, he supported himself by teaching physics and mathematics.

🎬 Acting Career

Web Journey & TVF Era

• Jitendra began his acting journey with The Viral Fever (TVF), a popular digital platform.
• His first viral video, “Munna Jazbaati: The Q-tiya Intern” (2013), gained millions of views and made him a well-known face among youth.
• He went on to appear in several hit TVF series such as:
  • Permanent Roommates
  • TVF Pitchers
  • TVF Bachelors
  • Bisht, Please!
  • F.A.T.H.E.R.S.
  • ImMature
  • Cheesecake

Breakthrough Roles

• His portrayal of “Jeetu Bhaiya” in Kota Factory made him an internet sensation and a mentor figure for students.
• Another career-defining role came as Abhishek Tripathi in Panchayat, where he plays a city graduate working as a village secretary. The show received massive critical acclaim and popularity.

Films

• Shuruaat Ka Interval (2014) – Debut film
• Gone Kesh (2019)
• Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) – Lead role opposite Ayushmann Khurrana
• Chaman Bahaar (2020) – Played “Billu,” a paan shop owner
• Jaadugar (2022) – Netflix film where he played a small-town magician
• Dry Day (2023) – Played “Gannu”
• Lantrani (2024) – Anthology drama

 Awards & Achievements

• Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor (Comedy Series) – Panchayat
• Multiple OTT and Critics’ Choice nominations for his roles in Kota Factory and Panchayat
• Praised for portraying simple, grounded, and relatable characters

💬 Personality & Public Image

• Known for his humble nature and grounded personality.
• Represents a generation of self-made OTT actors.
• Respected for prioritizing storytelling and authenticity over glamour.
• His journey from IIT engineer to successful actor inspires many young dreamers.

Instagram id link – @jitendrak1 

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