The highly popular web series Panchayat continues to captivate audiences with its current season, solidifying its place in the hearts of viewers. Recently, a significant update regarding Season 5 emerged from writer Chandan Kumar, who confirmed that both the direction and script are already prepared.
In an interview, Chandan Kumar acknowledged the rising expectations that accompany each new season, stating, “The more seasons we do, the more expectations rise amongst fans. That is very challenging. Our attempt is not to do something completely out of the box. The story needs to be connected. There needs to be a prelude to everything that is happening. We don’t do anything random. We keep things interconnected.”
Kumar further revealed their proactive approach, explaining, “The feedback was almost similar to what we had anticipated. Similarly, while Season 4 is releasing, we already have the direction and script for Season 5. We don’t take the audience’s love for granted. Every decision is made keeping in mind the world we’ve created and the people who’ve grown with it.”
Meanwhile, actress Neena Gupta, reflecting on Panchayat’s phenomenal success in an interview with Hindustan Times, expressed her surprise. She admitted, “I could have never thought this would be so successful. The writing was good, which is why we all said yes to it. The cast was good and I knew many of them. It was fun. But I never imagined it would be such a grand success.”
Panchayat tells the story of Abhishek, portrayed by Jitendra Kumar, an MBA aspirant who finds himself becoming the Panchayat Secretary of the quaint village of Phulera. Neena Gupta plays the pivotal role of Manju Devi, the Panchayat chief.
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