Jitendra Kumar is an famous Indian actor. He was born on 1st September 1990 in Khairthal, Rajasthan, India. Jitendra Kumar rose to fame with his sharp comic timing and relatable characters in The Viral Fever (TVF) web series. His acting career took off in 2013 with Munna Jazbaati: The Q-tiya Intern, a viral hit that garnered over 3 million views. This breakout role marked the beginning of a long and fruitful collaboration with TVF, where he became a household name among digital audiences.
Kumar has showcased his versatility through various characters in TVF’s YouTube sketches and series, including Tech Conversations With Dad, A Day With, TVF Bachelors, and the highly acclaimed Kota Factory. One of his most beloved characters is Jeetu Bhaiya, a wise and emotionally grounded physics teacher in Kota Factory, who became an internet sensation and fan favorite. He is also recognized for playing Jitendra Maheshwari, the sarcastic and disillusioned corporate employee in TVF Pitchers, and Gittu, a nervous groom in Permanent Roommates.
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His film debut came in 2014 with Shuruat Ka Interval. Over the years, he has taken on diverse roles in both films and digital series. In 2020, Kumar starred opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, where he played Aman Tripathi, a gay man navigating love and familial acceptance. His sensitive and heartfelt portrayal received wide critical acclaim for contributing to LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema. The same year, he played the lead role of Billu in Chaman Bahaar, showcasing his ability to bring charm to a small-town character.
Jitendra Kumar reached a new level of fame with Amazon Prime Video’s Panchayat, where he plays Abhishek Tripathi, an engineering graduate who reluctantly takes a job as a Panchayat secretary in the rural village of Phulera. His nuanced performance, capturing the frustration and eventual empathy of a city man adjusting to village life, won both critical praise and widespread popularity. The show, created by TVF, has received accolades for its storytelling, humor, and realistic portrayal of rural India.
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