Jitendra Kumar: I don’t even have that fear about being stereotyped
Almost every actor fears being stereotyped, yet that isn’t true with Jitendra Kumar. All things considered, he is sure that he will figure out how to bring a new thing to every role he takes on.
“I don’t believe I have been stereotyped yet. My whole effort is in avoiding that at the moment, and that is why I have rejected many good projects as well just because of the same reason. But I don’t even have that fear about being stereotyped,” Kumar said.
The actor explains, “If I am offered similar roles set in a different world, I am very comfortable and at ease. At that point, I will try to add something new and bring something fresh into that, and not reject the story, if it is actually very good, and will try to be part of it.”
He says he will take any measures to accomplish something out of the ordinary. “It is my responsibility to portray a similar-looking role in a different way so that it doesn’t seem repetitive. And that’s where my challenge and effort lies. If one puts in that extra effort, it will surely be distinctive and no one will be able to stereotype you.”
He added, “I am in a very comfortable position in my career, and getting different offers. My priority is on picking projects which gives me a chance to experiment with my craft. Thanks to OTT, I am getting exposed to different genres, stories and characters, and I am eager to explore more.”
