Jitendra Kumar, popularly known as Jeetu Bhaiya, is a celebrated Indian actor renowned for his versatile roles in various web series and Bollywood films. His journey from IIT Kharagpur to becoming a household name is truly inspiring.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Saturday, September 1st, 1990, in Khairthal, Alwar, Rajasthan, Jitendra Kumar’s zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his schooling in Rajasthan before pursuing a B.Tech in Civil Engineering at the prestigious IIT Kharagpur.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family
Jitendra’s father is a civil engineer. He has two sisters, Ritu and Chitra (Chinki).
Career
Jitendra’s acting career began in 2012 with TVF, a prominent YouTube channel. His breakout role was as the overly sensitive intern in “Munna Jazbaati,” a viral hit. He subsequently appeared in numerous other TVF videos, including “Tech Conversations With Dad” and the “TVF Bachelors” series.
His work extended beyond YouTube. He’s acted in several web series, notably “Permanent Roommates” (2014), where he played Gittu. He made his Bollywood debut with “Gone Kesh” (2019) and achieved widespread recognition with his role as Jeetu Bhaiya in the critically acclaimed “Kota Factory” (2019).
His Bollywood career continued with a role in “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan” (2020) alongside Ayushmann Khurrana.
| Year | Project | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Munna Jazbaati | Overly Sensitive Intern | TVF YouTube |
| 2014 | Permanent Roommates | Gittu | TVF |
| 2019 | Kota Factory | Jeetu Bhaiya | TVF |
| 2019 | Gone Kesh | (Role Name) | Bollywood |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | (Role Name) | Bollywood |
Favourite Things
- Sport: Cricket
- Cricketer: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Actress: Alia Bhatt
- Actor: Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar
- Colour: White
- Travel Destination: Goa
- Lyricist: Gulzar
Facts/Trivia
Known for his mimicry skills, Jitendra often imitated Bollywood actors during his school and college years. He even won a bronze medal in elocution during his graduation. After a brief stint in a company post-graduation, he joined TVF, where his talent flourished.
His hobbies include paper wall art, playing the guitar, and cricket. He’s a dog lover and known to be fond of poetry, reflecting in his Twitter handle, #Farjigulzar. Despite being rejected by the National School of Drama, he persevered, working as an actor and a tutor to support himself in Mumbai.
He maintains a close relationship with his college friends and often shares anecdotes about his college days, highlighting his playful and easygoing nature.
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