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Good Work, Not Medium, Makes A Star
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|February 17, 2025
With Bollywood bigwigs stepping into the OTT space, Jitendra Kumar shares his thoughts on stardom, nepotism and why talent will always find its place in showbiz.
Jitendra Kumar, popularly known as Jeetu, carved his niche in showbiz through OTT projects. But with big Bollywood names now making their way to web series, many wonder if the once content-driven space is slowly succumbing to star culture. Jitendra, however, remains unfazed. Known for shows such as Panchayat and Kota Factory, the actor believes stardom is simply a byproduct of good work: "If an actor has delivered a strong performance, showmakers will want to cast them again
This story is from the February 17, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
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