A Deep-Dive Conversation on Fame, Simplicity, and Being Misunderstood ft. Durgesh | Panchayat 4 EP04

Join us for the 4th episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents Podcast – Panchayat Special, featuring Durgesh Kumar, the actor behind the iconic character Banrakas. In this episode, Durgesh shares exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of Panchayat 4, including the much-talked-about election plot and how he learned the viral dance step that took social media by storm.

Durgesh reacts to viral Panchayat memes, talks about his previous episode on Digital Commentary, and reveals the real pain he went through to prepare for Banrakas’ character. He also shares how this season was all about giving more depth and life to Banrakas.
The conversation dives into his personal side. Does Durgesh have friends like Binod in real life? He admits he has very few friends and talks about his simplicity and whether people judge him for it.

Durgesh also shares his Bollywood journey, from debuting with Randeep Hooda in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway to working in films like Sultan, Freaky Ali and Lapata Ladies. He openly says “Mujhe acting nahi aati hai” and explains how he is learning acting by studying psychology to better understand human behavior.

Towards the end, Durgesh talks about the difference between Mumbai’s Durgesh and Darbhanga’s Durgesh, showing a side of him that fans have never seen before – the mature Banrakas.

If you are a fan of Panchayat 4, Banrakas or Durgesh Kumar’s journey, this podcast is a must-watch.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Precap
02:14 - Intro
02:34 - Panchayat 4 Plot Reaction & First Impressions
04:25 - Learning Panchayat’s Viral Dance Step
06:43 - Do People Judge You for Your Simplicity?
08:40 - Banrakas Reacts to Viral Panchayat Memes
10:33 - Panchayat 4 Swachhta Abhiyan Scene Breakdown
11:28 - How I Prepare for Challenging Characters
13:16 - Philosophy Behind Banrakas’ Character in Panchayat
15:34 - Banrakas: More Than Just a Viral Sensation
16:19 - How Many ‘Binods’ Does Durgesh Have in Real Life?
20:29 - From Sultan & Freaky Ali to Lapata Ladies Journey
21:33 - Giving Life to Banrakas’ Character
26:54 - Why I’m Studying Psychology to Master Acting
30:27 - Durgesh Kumar on his Social Media Presence
33:29 - Does My Boldness Ever Backfire?
34:40 - Mumbai’s Durgesh vs. Darbhanga’s Durgesh | My Story
36:45 - Outro


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