Actor Durgesh KumarWhich is known for its performance Panchayat And lapataa women have been released again Highway2014 Road Drama Directed by Imtiaz Ali. Speaking about the return of the film on the big screen, he told ETIMES, “I’m feeling very good! It is amazing to show my work again, and people are watching it. This makes me really happy. ,
The film starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda has achieved the status of a cult over the years, and its re-too has become equally indifferent among fans and industry members.
Durgesh Kumar admitted that the path had been challenging, showing his long journey in Bollywood. “It has been very difficult. People look at the success of the panchayat, but the reality is that even after 12 years of work, it is a struggle. In the last 1.5 years, I have not received audition calls from major production houses. I work with small producers who recognize my talent, ”he revealed.
Asked why big projects did not come, they replied, “I don’t know. The industry recognizes my work, but I still have to chase casting directors for auditions. Even after the highway and panchayat, no major production house has given me a major role. ,
Despite their talent and experience, networking has not greatly improved their opportunities. “Everyone knows me, yet I have not received any major proposal. I continue the audition and are selected for some roles, but it is unexpected, ”he said.
Kumar’s projects have received critical praise, with missing women to win the country’s official entry and Panchayat Best Web Series Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscar. However, he feels that his contribution is often ignored. “It’s strange. Projects have won the awards, but critics have rarely mentioned my name. Despite working in the industry for 25 years, I did not get the credit I deserves. However, I am happy that the audience appreciates my work.”
His clip is often viral on social media, but it is not necessarily translated into more work. “It helps with recognition, but it has not given big opportunities from the major studios,” he said.
Durgesh Kumar got an opportunity to work with Ravi Kishan among the missing women. Speaking about the experience, he said, “Ravi Kishan was very helpful. After shooting, he also called me and praised my work. ,
Regarding the conversation with Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao during the construction of missing women, he shared, “I saw Aamir Khan on the set a few times, but I spoke more with Kiran Rao. She is a perfectist. She is a perfectist. She goes through wide rehearsing to actors, breaks them to refine their performance.”
However, he has not actively approached him for future projects. “No, I don’t ask for roles. I do not even have their contact numbers. Casting directors handle everything. ,
Looking forward, Durgesh Kumar has an exciting lineup of projects. “My next film is releasing on 21 March. This is a Vikram Bhatt project, where I have an important role with Anupam Kher. I have also worked on six independent projects, including a single one with Saif Ali Khan. ,
Although he is tight about the nuances, he praised his colleagues. “Vikram Bhatt is an excellent director. He pushes actors to perform better after taking it. Anupam was also very good to work with Sheth. ,
When asked about their selection process for films like highway and missing women, he said, “I auditioned. Mukesh Chhabra initially called me a role in PK, but my audition was later shown to Imtiaz Ali, who put me on the highway. For missing women, casting director Ram Rawat chose me through audition. ,
He has also learned to handle rejection. “No, after 11 years, I have learned that rejection did not just mean the role for me.”
After spending years in Mumbai, Kumar has now settled in the city. Asked if he is happy with his journey so far, he confirmed, “Yes. Whatever I have achieved is due to my hard work and support of my father. My success is of mine and my audience. The industry does what he wants, but I continue to do my work. ,
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