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PM meets ‘Panchayat’ actors Binod, Bhushan; internet reacts

PM Modi meets 'Panchayat' actors Binod and Bhushan; internet reacts with 'Ab hoga Phulera ka vikas'

PM Modi meets ‘Panchayat’ actors Binod and Bhushan; internet reacts with ‘Ab hoga Phulera ka vikas’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm and witty interaction with ‘Panchayat’ actors Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar has taken 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’s funny question has ‘Panchayat’ fans talking

The meeting took place at a public event attended by several notable personalities, including actor Ram Charan and entrepreneur Upasana Konidela. A video of the interaction, shared by PM Modi himself on social media, quickly went viral for its candid warmth and humour.In the clip, PM Modi is seen greeting the actors and cheekily asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” — a remark that drew instant smiles from both actors and confirmed that the prime minister is well acquainted with 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.

Internet erupts with reactions

The clip triggered an outpouring of reactions online. Fans flooded the comments section with humorous nods to Phulera, the fictional village at the heart of the series. One user quipped, “Ab hoga Phulera ka vikas” (Now Phulera will finally see development), summing up the playful mood across social media. Ashok Pathak himself responded to the post, commenting in Hindi, “Love and blessings, thank you.” The Viral Fever’s official account joined in, writing, “Loving this unexpected meet-cute of the year,” while another user dubbed 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 multiple seasons, the duo has grown into fan favourites, widely celebrated for their impeccable comic timing and memorable dialogues. Their characters have earned a loyal and deeply invested following, making any off-screen appearance featuring them an instant talking point. Go to Source

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