Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Panchayat Stars Chandan Roy and Faisal Malik in Brief Interaction

Following the interaction, Chandan Roy expressed his gratitude on social media, writing in English: “Grateful for the love and blessings.”

Faisal Malik, a graduate of the National School of Drama, first gained recognition through Imtiaz Ali’s Highway in 2014. Over the years, he has appeared in Bhakshak, Sultan, Sanju, and Dhadak. In Panchayat, he initially appeared in a supporting capacity before being elevated to the main cast from the third season onwards. Chandan Roy’s notable works include A Death in the Gunj (2016), Bittoo Boss (2012), Shanghai (2012), and 102 Not Out (2018), with Panchayat marking his breakthrough role.

Panchayat, produced by The Viral Fever (TVF), follows the journey of an engineering graduate who takes up the role of a village panchayat secretary in rural India. The series has been widely praised for its authenticity, humour, and emotional depth, and has received recognition at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025, the inaugural IIFA Digital Awards 2025, and the Iconic Gold Awards 2026.

Season 4 of the series was released in 2025, while Season 5 is currently under development and is scheduled for release in 2026, according to Prime Video.

The brief yet notable interaction between the Prime Minister and the cast highlights the growing cultural impact of digital storytelling in India, with Panchayat emerging as one of the most influential contemporary web series in the country.