New Delhi: One of the most watched web series in India, ‘Panchayat’, just took home the inaugural Best Indian web series award from IFFI. The highest accolade for web content in India is the IFFI award, which is comparable to National Film Awards.
Since its inception in 2010, TVF has provided viewers with a wide range of interesting and relatable entertainment; however, Panchayat Seasons 1 and 2 stand out above the rest. The highly acclaimed programme, which debuted on April 3, 2020, has now been airing for four years.
About Panchayat
‘Panchayat’ tells the story of an engineering graduate (Jitendra Kumar) who, after being denied better employment opportunities, ends up working as a Panchayat secretary in the isolated fictional town of Phulera, Uttar Pradesh.
The show is filmed in actual settings, and Panchayat has made a name for itself with viewers thanks to its memorable characters and plots.
Along with being adored by the general public, ‘Panchayat’ has also found a space in the meme world, which include "Dekh Raha Hai Binod" and "Gajab Bejaati Hai Yaar."
Additionally, the programme debuted at position 88 in the global rankings of the top 250 TV series on IMDb.
Because of its popularity, 'Panchayat' won the Inaugural OTT Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and is the only OTT show to do so This explains the enormous affection that the audience has for it. In addition, 'Panchayat' received nominations for Best Original Story, Screenplay, and Chandan Kumar Dialogues.
Panchayat Season 3 release date
The third season of the show is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The programme is scheduled to premiere in 2024.