Jitendra Kumar On The 'Jeetu Bhaiya' Tag, And Becoming 'Sachiv Ji' At 'Panchayat', 'They Tracked Me'

Jitendra Kumar is all set to make his much-awaited return to OTT, reprising his role as ‘Abhishek Tripathi’ aka ‘Sachiv Ji’ in Panchayat Season 4. While he has won immense love for portraying the ambitious engineering graduate serving as the panchayat secretary in ‘Phulera’, most fans first adored him as ‘Jeetu Bhaiya’ in TVF’s Kota Factory. His relatable charm, coupled with his real-life IIT background, made him a household name, with audiences fondly calling him by his iconic on-screen nickname.

Ahead of Panchayat 4, Jitendra shared how ‘Jeetu Bhaiya’ stuck with the audience

Jitendra is gearing up for the much-awaited release of Panchayat 4, and ahead of this, the actor reflected on his career trajectory after Kota Factory. In a conversation with Zoom, the actor talked about how ‘Jeetu Bhaiya' became his identity after it deeply connected with fans. Recalling how he got the iconic name in Kota Factory, Jitendra shared:

“Wo toh jo character play kiya Kota Factory main Jitu Bhaiya ke naam se toh usme se wo cheez popular hui. But I think initial days main log mujhe bolte the ki tere characters ke naam dein usse acha Jitu de dete hai, wo jaldi zubaan pe aata hai. I think wahi ek reason hai jiski wajah se adience ko wo naam connect kar jata hai aur Bhaiya hai toh wo aur homely ho jate hai. That's the reason ki wo term logo ne pakad li aur us naam se baar baar bulate hai.”

Jitendra Kumar credits Kota Factory and Panchayat in setting his acting trajectory 

Jitendra shared how he wanted to play realistic roles that deeply connected with the audience through projects that he truly enjoys. After he gained fame as the fan favourite ‘Jeetu Bhaiya,’ he was offered roles like ‘Sachiv Ji' that resonated with his dream roles, thereby catapulting his rise to fame. Jitendra revealed:

“I had been waiting for roles that resonated with the kind of work I wanted to do. With Panchayat and Kota Factory, I got that chance. The scenes, the storytelling, everything felt right. That’s the kind of content I connect with, and I think that’s what’s also connecting with the audience.”

On getting the iconic role at Panchayat

Jitendra, a former IIT graduate, found his footing in the industry after he started appearing in short sketches on YouTube after Kota Factory. This is alleged to have played a significant role in building an audience and creating a strong viewer base. This later led him to bag roles in shows like Panchayat, making him a more popular name. Sharing how his fame evolved, Jitendra shared:

“They tracked where I was going, how my work was evolving. When Panchayat came out, it reached families. It became a show people could enjoy together at home. That love and support across different stages of my journey have been really special. I’m grateful it all led me to telling the kind of stories I always wanted to tell.”

About Panchayat 4

Panchayat 4 is all set to return on Amazon Prime Video within a few days. The latest season comes back with an intense plot involving the Panchayat election, which will determine whether ‘Manju Devi’ remains the pradhan or the title goes to her opponent, ‘Kranti Devi’. Originally planned for July 2, 2025, Panchayat 4 was preponed out of massive public demand, and it will now stream on June 24, 2025.

What are your thoughts on Jitendra Kumar’s journey from being ‘Jeetu Bhaiya’ to the beloved ‘Sachiv Ji’?

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