| Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor known for portraying Aadoo in the film Highway and Bhushan in the web series Panchayat. |
| In 2001, Durgesh went to Delhi for engineering but ended up joining theatre after not succeeding in entrance exams, participating in around 35 plays. |
| After enrolling in the National School of Drama in Delhi, he joined the NSD repertory Company, leading to his acting debut in Highway. |
| During his tough times, Durgesh found immense support from his family, particularly his elder brother who encouraged him to pursue theatre. |
| Durgesh looks up to actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his main source of inspiration. |
| In a media interaction, he expressed happiness over the success of his role in Panchayat 2, sharing credit with the writers and directors for creating the character Banrakas. |
| Durgesh enjoys reading books during his free time, with Hamlet by William Shakespeare being one of his favorites. |
| He has a passion for cooking and often shares images of his culinary creations on social media. |
| In 2021, during the pandemic, he participated in the show Eco Warrior focusing on coronavirus and environmental issues. |
| Durgesh actively participates in the Aranya theatre group. |
| Following the release of 'Panchayat 2' in 2022, a meme from the show featuring his character Bhushan went viral, particularly the dialogue "Dekh raha hai na Binod." |
