Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently sent panchayat fans into a frenzy when he shared a special Instagram reel featuring the actors. Ashoka Pathak And Durgesh KumarKnown for playing Vinod and Bhushan in the hit web series. The video quickly went viral, with fans particularly delighted by 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 numerous congratulatory messages since the Prime Minister shared the video on social media. The actor said that he never imagined that a simple interaction would get such widespread attention.The reel, which PM Modi captioned, “A few moments with Vinod,” created a gathering with fans across the country.Talking about the experience, Ashok said, “It is a matter of great pride for any Indian when the Prime Minister appreciates your work. The warmth with which he met us and later shared the video made the moment even more special. It was great to see the love that the audience gave the panchayat at such a level.”
Everyone laughed at PM Modi’s opening speech
While the conversation was brief due to the Prime Minister’s busy schedule, Ashok revealed that PM Modi instantly lightened the mood with a line that every panchayat devotee would recognise.“The moment we met, he smiled and said, ‘Sun raha hai na Vinod?’ Everyone laughed,” Ashok shared.The actor said the meeting became more meaningful as it meant coming home to his family.“I am from a small village, and when my father came to know that I was going to meet the Prime Minister, he was overjoyed. It was a proud and emotional moment for my entire family,” he said.
Ram Charan Its compliments 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 spoke warmly about Panchayat and expressed their appreciation for the series.“Ram Charan and Upasana ji told me how much they enjoyed watching the panchayat. It was very special to hear from them 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 has dubbed Hindi dialogues for a character named Kurmaiya in the film.
Fans are waiting Panchayat season 5
On the work front, Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar are expected to return for Panchayat Season 5. The popular series will also star Neena Gupta, Raghuveer Yadav, Faisal Malik and Jitendra Kumar.
