Jitendra Kumar, the beloved face behind Jeetu Bhaiya in Kota Factory and Abhishek Tripathi in Panchayat, has a journey that proves dreams do come true—especially when chased with courage.
Born in a small village in Rajasthan, Jitendra always had a flair for drama. As a child, he often mimicked Bollywood legends like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nana Patekar. But his path seemed destined for engineering when his father sent him to Kota to prepare for the highly competitive IIT entrance exam.
Jitendra cracked the JEE and went on to study Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. But while most of his peers focused on academics, Jitendra found himself drawn to theatre. At IIT, he joined the Hindi Technology Dramatic Society and met Biswapati Sarkar, a connection that would later lead him to TVF (The Viral Fever).
After graduating, Jitendra briefly worked at a multinational company, earning a comfortable salary. But the desk job couldn’t satisfy his artistic instincts. Taking a bold step, he left his corporate career behind and jumped into the world of acting full-time.
His gamble paid off. Jitendra gained early recognition with TVF’s Pitchers, followed by his iconic role in Kota Factory. However, it was Amazon Prime Video’s Panchayat that catapulted him into nationwide fame. His portrayal of a reluctant Panchayat secretary in rural India resonated with millions.
According to Business Standard, Jitendra Kumar earned Rs 5.6 lakh for Season 3 of Panchayat, making him the highest-paid actor on the show at Rs 70,000 per episode. Today, his estimated net worth stands at Rs 7 crore, as reported by Zee News and ABP Live.
His luxury car collection mirrors his success: a Mercedes Benz GLS 350D (Rs 88.18 lakh), a Mercedes Benz E-Class (Rs 82.10 lakh), a Toyota Fortuner (Rs 48.43 lakh), and a Mini Countryman (Rs 42 lakh), according to Financial Express.
From civil engineer to screen sensation, Jitendra’s inspiring journey is a reminder that passion, when followed fearlessly, can lead to extraordinary success.