Kumar discussed the intense preparation that went into bringing his character to life. New Delhi: 'Kota Factory' has returned on Netflix with its highly-anticipated third season, continuing to delve into the high-pressure world of IIT preparation. Jitendra Kumar, who plays the beloved mentor Jeetu Bhaiya, recently shared insights in an interview with ANI, highlighting the new season's focus on mental health issues and the cultural taboo surrounding therapy.
"Of course, mental health issues are still considered taboo in our society today," Kumar remarked. "With the rise of digitalization, we have become social animals living in isolation. Mental health should not be taboo at this time, and we need to openly discuss it.
I'm glad to be part of a show that addresses this sensitive topic." Kumar discussed the intense preparation that went into bringing his character to life. "I had numerous discussions with writers Abhishek Yadav and Saurabh Khurana about making this fictional character feel real.
Although I have teaching experience, Jeetu Bhaiya is larger than life, staying connected with students in a way that's rare in real life. The challenge was to portray this character authentically." He shared a specific example of this effort, "There's a scene involving a lecture on the word 'shringaar' which we discussed for 2-3 hours before shooting.
I wanted my character to be genuine and relatable, not preachy." Kumar also spoke about the inspiring dialogues from Jeetu Bhaiya that res.
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