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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who studied at IIT, left high-paying job, survived by teaching students, is now a famous actor, his name is...
Many actors, before becoming stars in Indian cinema, pursued different courses when it came to their education. While some of these actors were engineers, others worked as architects. However, today, we will tell you about an actor who was an IITian. Not just that, he also bagged a high-paying job. However, his passion for acting made him go all out and take risks. As a result, today, he is one of the known faces in the industry. This actor we are talking about comes from a small village in Rajasthan. His big dreams and zeal to pursue his goals brought him to different roads. Today, he is one of the most celebrated actors, and one of his web series has created a stir with 3 seasons already released! We are talking about none other than Jitendra Kumar urf Jitu Bhaiya! Born on 1 September 1990 in Khairthal, a small village in Rajasthan, Jitendra Kumar was fond of acting since childhood. He often used to imitate Shah Rukh Khan, Nana Patekar, and Amitabh Bachchan as practice. Despite his passion for acting, Jitendra's father sent him to Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam. Being hardworking and intelligent, Jitendra Kumar passed the exam and got admission in Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. It was during his studies at IIT that he got inclined towards theatre. He started participating in the 'Hindi Technology Dramatic Society', and there he met TVF's creative director Biswapati Sarkar. When Jitendra joined TVF, in his initial days, he had to face struggles. He decided to take a break from acting and take a job as an engineer in a multi-national company in Bangalore. However, he knew his destination was in acting, and after working for a while, he decided to leave the job and go back to acting. To fund his dreams, many media reports claim that the actor once taught students and earned his bread and butter. Gradually, Jitendra's roles became more recognisable. As a result, he bagged one of the hit series Kota Factory and Panchayat. Today, he is one of the known faces in the OTT space.
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Naslen in line to star in Althaf Salim's planned next directorial
Actor-filmmaker Althaf Salim, currently busy with post-production for his second directorial venture Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (OKCK), has revealed plans for his next project in a recent interview. Featuring Premalu actor Naslen in the lead, he intends to direct a crime comedy, which is described as a murder mystery. OKCK, which stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead, is set to hit theatres on September 4 during Onam. The upcoming film features Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead, alongside Kota Factory actor Revathi Pillai in a pivotal role. It also stars Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Lal and Anuraj OB, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Babu Antony, Johny Antony, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Vineeth Vasudevan, and Saafboi in supporting roles. On the technical front, OKCK has cinematography by Jinto George, editing by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, production design by Ashwini Kale and music direction by Justin Varghese. The film is backed by Ashiq Usman under his namesake banner.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
For Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Playing Dr Gargi In Gram Chikitsalay Is A ‘Win'
Last Updated: The photos show Akansha with producer Deepak Kumar Mishra and the cast of Gram Chikitsalay. Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is riding high on the success of her last release, Gram Chikitsalay. Ever since the comedy-drama series released on Amazon Prime Video, the actress has been enjoying the overwhelming love and appreciation for her character, Dr Gargi. Basking in the glow of the positive responses, the actress recently shared some stunning pictures with the cast members. The photos show Akansha with producer Deepak Kumar Mishra and actors Amol Parashar, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh dressed in their best outfits for a photoshoot. Her post was accompanied by a touching note dedicated to the mastermind of the show. She also thanked the makers for giving her a role that is completely different from what she has done before. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, 'The masterminds behind Kota Factory, Panchayat, Aspirants… (the list goes on and on…) And then there's me! Feeling super grateful to be in the company of these legendary creators… and for their belief in me. When storytellers of this calibre choose you for a role so far from who you are — one that shatters every box you've ever been put in — it feels like a quiet victory. A win not loud with applause but deep with meaning. To be seen, stretched, and trusted… @arunabhkumar @deepakmishra18 @theviralfever." 'THANK YOU guys, for loving and resonating with Gram Chikitsalay. I'm on top of the moon. Shoutout to our amazing writers @vaibhavsuman @shreyasrivastava10 and the man behind it all – our director #RahulPandey," she concluded. Coming to Gram Chikitsalay, the Amazon Prime series is directed by Rahul Pandey and produced by Deepak Kumar Mishra. It features Akansha Ranjan Kapoor alongside Amol Parashar, Akash Makhija, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, and Garima Vikrant Singh. Speaking about her upcoming work commitments, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor will be soon seen in MaayaOne. The film, directed by CV Kumar and produced under the banner of AK Entertainments, revolves around the story of a common man's conflict with a serial killer. The project also features Neil Nitin Mukesh and Murli Sharma in lead roles. First Published:
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mayur More opens up on 'Kota Factory Season 4' and his character, deets inside
'Kota Factory' has become quite the hit on OTT in the three years of its release. After Season 3 debuted on OTT on June 20 last year, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on Season 4. Recently, actor Mayur More talked about the next season and shared how he connected with his character's tough times. ' Kota Factory Season 4 ' Update The last season of the popular TV series 'Kota Factory' left viewers emotional and wanting more. Although the ending did not hint at a new season on the cards, actor Mayur has now hinted about the possibility of Season 4. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Remarkable Oscar Outfits Ever Interesticle Undo During an interview with OTT Play he confirmed, 'Yes, the season is confirmed, but release kab hoga yeh mujhe bhi nahi pata. Makers ko pooch." 'Kota Factory Season 3' ending In the same interview, Mayur, who plays Vaibhav Pandey in the hit series, spoke about the emotional ending of Season 3. He shared that he enjoyed seeing fans react to his character's heartbreaking journey and was happy that the audience connected so deeply with the story. "That was exactly how I was feeling in life at the time (like a failure). There were a lot of things happening in my personal and professional life, so I happened to relate to everything Vaibhav went through and how people reacted to him, he added." Major changes for Jeetu Bhaiya and Vaibhav In 'Kota Factory Season 3', both Jeetu Bhaiya (Jitendra Kumar) and Vaibhav Pandey (Mayur More) go through important changes in their personal and professional lives. Vaibhav fails to clear the cutoff for IIT JEE Advanced, unlike his friends. Feeling defeated, he almost gives up on his dreams, but a meeting with Jeetu Bhaiya inspires him to join the repeaters batch at Aimers. Meanwhile, Jeetu decides to leave Kota and accept a job offer from the Ministry of Education in Rajasthan. Reports suggest that 'Kota Factory Season 4' might be eyeing a possible release early next year. 'Kota Factory' Season 3 Trailer: Mayur More and Jitendra Kumar starrer 'Kota Factory' Official Trailer
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ahsaas Channa
Ahsaas Channa started her journey as a child artist in Bollywood films like Vaastu Shastra, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and My Friend Ganesha. She later transitioned into television, and gained widespread recognition through OTT, starring in popular web series Kota Factory, Hostel Daze, Girls Hostel and Mismatched . Her performances earned her Filmfare OTT Award nominations in 2020 and 2024. As a digital creator, she shares content focused on beauty, entertainment, and fashion, blending high-fashion shoots and her personal insights. Her funny dance reels with her actor mother Kulbir Kaur Badesron, on trending songs are a hit on Instagram.
