PM Modi Meets ‘Panchayat’ Stars Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar; Viral Video Wins Hearts

Actors Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar, widely famous for playing the iconic characters Binod and Bhushan (Banrakas) in the hit web series Panchayat, are on cloud nine. The duo had a dream-come-true moment when they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of a recent media summit.

​The special interaction quickly became a sensation after PM Modi shared a light-hearted reel on his official Instagram account. In the viral clip, the Prime Minister is seen smiling warmly, shaking hands with the actors, and playfully referencing the show’s popular jokes. He jokingly asked Ashok Pathak, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?” (Do you listen to Panchayat?), leaving both actors blushing with joy. Adding a perfect touch for fans, the video was shared with the show’s iconic theme music and captioned, “Binod se kuch baatein”.

​Overwhelmed by the gesture, Ashok Pathak expressed his immense gratitude online, thanking the Prime Minister for his love and blessings. For two actors who started with supporting roles, this high-profile recognition highlights the incredible cultural impact of their performances.