Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/10/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Darbhanga district of Bihar |
Latest News about Durgesh Kumar
19/03/2025
Durgesh Kumar revealed that he had once auditioned for PK but eventually landed Highway instead. He also said that he is set to appear next in Vikram Bhatt’s Tumko Meri Kasam, adding to his steady stream of character roles.
12/03/2025
Durgesh Kumar said that despite the popularity of his roles in Highway, Panchayat, and Laapataa Ladies, he continues to struggle to secure substantial work in the industry. He discussed how major production houses have not offered him a lead role, underscoring the gap between recognition and consistent career opportunities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous role | In 2014, as Aadoo in the film Highway |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading Books |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | He has one elder brother |
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Career
| Debut |
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Favourites
| Food | Fish |
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| Drink | Tea |
| Book | Hamlet by William Shakespeare |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgesg-kumar-2987a866 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor known for portraying Aadoo in the film Highway and Bhushan in the web series Panchayat. | |
| 2. In 2001, Durgesh went to Delhi for engineering but ended up joining theatre after not succeeding in entrance exams, participating in around 35 plays. | |
| 3. After enrolling in the National School of Drama in Delhi, he joined the NSD repertory Company, leading to his acting debut in Highway. | |
| 4. During his tough times, Durgesh found immense support from his family, particularly his elder brother who encouraged him to pursue theatre. | |
| 5. Durgesh looks up to actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his main source of inspiration. | |
| 6. In a media interaction, he expressed happiness over the success of his role in Panchayat 2, sharing credit with the writers and directors for creating the character Banrakas. | |
| 7. Durgesh enjoys reading books during his free time, with Hamlet by William Shakespeare being one of his favorites. | |
| 8. He has a passion for cooking and often shares images of his culinary creations on social media. | |
| 9. In 2021, during the pandemic, he participated in the show Eco Warrior focusing on coronavirus and environmental issues. | |
| 10. Durgesh actively participates in the Aranya theatre group. | |
| 11. Following the release of 'Panchayat 2' in 2022, a meme from the show featuring his character Bhushan went viral, particularly the dialogue "Dekh raha hai na Binod." |