​Lesser known facts of 'Panchayat' actor Jitendra Kumar

​Jitendra Kumar is known for his work in Hindi cinema and web series. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Jeetu Bhaiya in the popular web series 'Kota Factory' which garnered him critical acclaim and a massive fan following. Jitendra has also appeared in several other web series such as 'TVF Pitchers', 'Permanent Roommates', and 'Panchayat'. Kumar has also ventured into mainstream Bollywood with films like 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' where he played the lead role opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. Here, take a look at some unknown facts about Jitendra Kumar.

Jitendra Kumar hails from a family with a background in engineering, with his father being a civil engineer. He pursued his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. During his time at IIT Kharagpur, he showcased his versatility by winning a bronze medal in Hindi elocution.

​In the initial phase of his career, Jitendra struggled a lot. He worked in a company for 8 months, but he felt that the job was not what he was passionate about, so he quit the job. He later met Biswapati Sarkar who was his senior in college. Biswapati then asked Jitendra to join The Viral Fever. Once he applied for the National School of Drama in Delhi but was rejected in the second round. Later, he decided to pursue his passion and relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. To sustain himself financially, Jitendra took on various acting projects, dedicating five days a week to his craft. However, to cover his expenses, he also utilised his expertise in Physics and Maths by teaching these subjects for two days a week.

​In his debut video for The Viral Fever in 2012, Jitendra Kumar portrayed the character of an overly sensitive corporate intern named 'Munna Jazbaati: The Q-tiya intern'. The video quickly gained traction and went viral, amassing over 3 million views within hours of its release on YouTube. Thereafter, he went on to appear in different videos including, 'Tech Convers With Dad', and 'TVF Bachelors series'. He even imitated Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in one of his videos.

In 2020, Jitendra Kumar took on the lead role in the Bollywood film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. Their portrayal of a same-sex couple in the romantic comedy garnered attention, particularly for a notable lip-lock scene between the two actors. This scene generated significant buzz and became a focal point of discussion, contributing to the film's impact in challenging societal norms and promoting LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema.