We all know Secretary Ji, the favorite web-series character from Panchayat. His real name is Jitendra Kumar, and people just love him. It’s all due to his honest acting and down-to-earth personality in the show.
He plays the role of a village secretary who barely earns Rs. 20,000 a month, but ironically, there’s nothing rustic about Jitendra’s real life as it is quite different and full of comfort, luxury, and success. Now, let’s have a closer look at his journey, lifestyle, and earnings.
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Jitendra Kumar Comes Back in Panchayat Season 4
Jitendra is once again trending because of the all-hyped launch of Panchayat Season 4 on July 2. The whole season centers on the ongoing clash between Pradhan Ji and Bhushan as they go head-to-head in the race for the village leadership.
His fans are quite excited to see how this love story progresses with Secretary Ji and Rinki. The simplicity and the natural feel of the performance have always been special about him, and people can’t wait to see him back on the screen.
Civil Engineering to Acting
Jitendra studied civil engineering at IIT Kharagpur, but not many know about this. While pursuing his education across colleges, he seemed to have developed a great interest in acting and the like. When he met Biswapati Sarkar, the head of creative at TVF (The Viral Fever), his passion found its correct direction. Since then, he has worked in many other web series such as Pitchers and Permanent Roommates.
It was ‘Jeetu Bhaiya’ in Kota Factory that made him a celebrity. That character was really very relatable to students as well as young people. Later, he made an even greater popularity among all age groups with Panchayat.
He earns thousands from a web series
Although Secretary Ji showed him earning just Rs. 20,000, in reality, however, Jitendra earns much more. Media reports suggested that he gets nearly Rs. 70,000 – 80,000 for every episode. This means he earns millions in lakhs from a single season of Panchayat.
His overall net worth counts to about 7 crores. Apart from acting, he earns endorsement deals with companies and some public appearances. All these deals have contributed enormously to his income besides his acting.
Luxurious Lifestyle and Car Collection
In Mumbai, Jitendra lives in a fabulous flat, a million miles away from the countryside, as we can see in Panchayat. He is also fond of expensive cars. He has a collection of fancy cars, including a Mercedes-Benz GLS 350D, a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a Toyota Fortuner, and a Mini Countryman. He has also worked with popular brands like Oswaal Books and other educational giants that form a part of his income.
The struggle of an engineer from a small town who made it to the top of India’s web show actors, Jitendra Kumar’s inspiration carries far and wide. On the other hand, he creates very interesting, simple, and identifiable characters in front of the screen; however, his reality deems how far talent and passion can take an individual. Fans praise him not only for his roles but also because he does not boast of any fame and wealth.
