Durgesh: Battling depression, shot Panchayat, Laapataa Ladies

Starting his film career with Imtiaz Ali’s Highway, Durgesh Kumar has appeared in movies like Sultan, Freaky Ali and Dhadak. However, it was his role in Panchayat that brought him widespread recognition. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Durgesh candidly discussed his industry struggles, his journey to securing the role in Panchayat, his battle with depression, and more.