Panchayat Season 3 Has received rave Reviews. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

‘Dekh Raha hai Binod..’ If you have heard these lines anytime in the Internet sphere in the past 3 years, you will be familiar with the face of Durgesh Kumar—the slow-rising star of the mega series Panchayat. The Heartland show about Phulera and its eccentric characters has become one of the biggest shows on Indian Ott. As a result, it has brought massive fame to all its cast members. But it turns out just virality or popularity does not guarantee good roles, as Durgesh Kumar reveals. In a surprising interview, Banrakas, aka Durgesh, opened up about not getting good roles despite his critically acclaimed performance in Panchayat.

It took Durgesh Kumar 12 years, two depressions, and the loss of a job at the National School of Drama for him to taste fame. The actor, well-known for playing Bhushan, also known as Banrakas,...