Panchayat 4 Actor Jitendra Kumar On ‘Jitu Bhaiya' Tag: ‘I'd Been Waiting For Roles...'
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Panchayat Season 4 will bring back fan-favourite characters played by Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy and Sanvikaa.
With Panchayat Season 4 set to premiere on June 24, Jitendra Kumar is once again at the centre of conversations around small-town storytelling and powerful performances. In a recent interview with Zoom, Jitendra shared insights into his journey so far, the origin of his iconic screen name 'Jitu Bhaiya," and how shows like Panchayat and Kota Factory helped shape his career.
Jitendra rose to fame with his role in Kota Factory, where he played the beloved 'Jitu Bhaiya." Reflecting on how the name became a cultural reference point, he said, 'Wo toh jo character play kiya Kota Factory main Jitu Bhaiya ke naam se toh usme se wo cheez popular hui… Bhaiya hai toh wo aur homely ho jaate hai. That's the reason ki wo term logo ne pakad li aur us naam se baar baar bulate hai." He explained that the simplicity and relatability of the name made it stick with the audience.
The actor credits Panchayat and Kota Factory for giving him the creative space he always desired. 'I had been waiting for roles that resonated with the kind of work I wanted to do. With Panchayat and Kota Factory, I got that chance… that's what's also connecting with the audience."
Jitendra also spoke about his early start on YouTube, which became the foundation of his fan base. 'Our sketches on YouTube played a big role in building an audience… it helped create a strong viewer base, which later supported shows like Panchayat." He reminisced about how corporate professionals and college students were the first to follow his journey, which later expanded to family audiences with Panchayat.
He acknowledged the shift in audience as a significant moment in his career. 'When Panchayat came out, it reached families. It became a show people could enjoy together at home," he said.
Panchayat Season 4 will bring back fan-favourite characters played by Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha.
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