Prime Minister: Narendra ModiThe warm and funny interaction of ‘Panchayat’ actors Ashok Pathak and: Durgesh Kumar took the internet by storm, with fans of the beloved web series flooding social media with jokes and references to the fictional village of Phulera.
PM Modi The funny question has ‘Panchayat’ fans talking
The meeting took place at a public event attended by many prominent personalities, including actor Ram Charan and businessman Upasana Konidela. A video of the interaction, shared by PM Modi himself on social media, quickly went viral for its frank warmth and humor.In the clip, PM Modi is seen greeting the actors and gruffly asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” – a comment that got an instant smile from both actors and confirmed that the prime minister is well aware of the hit series.PM Modi shared the video on Instagram with the caption, “Binod se kuch baatein.. (A few moments with Binod),” accompanied by Panchayat’s iconic theme music, a detail that delighted fans of the show.
The Internet exploded with reactions
The clip sparked an outpouring of reactions online. Fans flooded the comments section with humorous nods to Phulera, the fictional village at the center of the series. One user quipped, “Ab hoga Phulera ka vikas” (Now Phulera will finally see improvement), summing up the playful mood on social media.Ashok Pathak himself responded to the post, commenting in Hindi, “Love and blessings, thank you.” Viral Fever’s official account chimed in, writing, “Loving this unexpected meet-cute of the year,” while another user called it the “most unexpected collab of the year.”
Who are Binod and Bhushan from ‘Panchayat’?
Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar play Binod and Bhushan, also known as Banrakas, in the critically acclaimed web series ‘Panchayat’. Over the years, the duo has been a fan favourite, widely celebrated for their impeccable comic timing and memorable dialogues. Their characters have garnered a loyal and deeply invested following, making any off-screen appearance featuring them an easy talking point.