Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently sent Panchayat fans into a frenzy when he shared a special Instagram reel featuring the actors. Ashok Pathak and: Durgesh Kumarknown for playing Binod and Bhushan in the hit web series. The video quickly went viral, with fans particularly pleased with the use of the show’s iconic background music in the clip.Now, Ashok Pathak has opened up about the memorable encounter, describing it as one of the proudest moments of his life.
“I’m still processing all the love”
In an interview with India Today, Ashok revealed that he has received countless congratulatory messages since the Prime Minister shared the video on social media. The actor said that he never expected that a simple interaction would receive such widespread attention.The reel, captioned by PM Modi, “A few moments with Binod,” has captivated fans across the country.Talking about the experience, Ashok said, “For any Indian, it is a matter of great pride when the Prime Minister appreciates your work. The warmth with which he met us and later shared the video itself made the moment even more special. It was great to see the love given by the audience recognizing the Panchayat at such a level.”
PM Modi’s opening speech made everyone laugh
While the interaction was brief due to the Prime Minister’s busy schedule, Ashok revealed that PM Modi immediately eased the situation with a line that every Panchayat fan would recognize.“The moment he met us, he smiled and said, ‘Sun raha hai na Binod?’ Everyone was laughing,” shares Ashok.The actor said that the meeting became more meaningful because of its meaning for his family in their home.“I am from a small village, and when my father came to know that I was going to meet the Prime Minister, he was very happy. It was a proud and emotional moment for my entire family,” he said.
Ram Charan The compliment made the day even more special
Apart from meeting PM Modi, Ashok also got a chance to interact with actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela during the event.The actor revealed that the couple talked passionately about Panchayat and expressed their admiration for the series.“Ram Charan and Upasana ji told me how much they enjoyed watching the Panchayat. Hearing that from them was very special and made the experience even more memorable,” he said.Ashok also shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail about Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi, revealing that he dubbed the Hindi dialogues for a character named Kurmaiya in the film.
The fans are waiting Panchayat season 5
On the work front, Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar are expected to return in Panchayat Season 5. The popular series will also feature Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik and Jeetendra Kumar reprising their roles.
