Actor Durgesh Kumar, who is known for his performances in Highway, Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, reflected on his decade-long journey in Bollywood. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, he admitted that the path has been challenging. When asked why larger projects haven’t come his way, he responded, “I don’t know. The industry recognizes my work, but I still have to chase casting directors for auditions. Even after Highway and Panchayat, no major production house has offered me a lead role.â€
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