PM Modi meets Panchayat's fan-favourite duo Binod and Bhushan; reel goes viral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a light-hearted reel after meeting Panchayat actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak on Tuesday. Titled 'A few moments with Binod', the clip quickly went viral on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s light-hearted interaction with Panchayat actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak has gone viral, with a reel from the meeting drawing attention online. The clip showed Modi greeting the two actors, best known as Bhushan and Binod from the Prime Video series. The meeting took place on Tuesday.
In the video, Modi was seen smiling as he shook hands with the actors. Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela were also present.The reel used the theme song of Panchayat, giving the moment a familiar touch for viewers of the show. The post carried the caption, ‘A few moments with Binod’.
Ashok Pathak later commented on the reel and wrote in Hindi that he was grateful for the love and blessings. The interaction quickly went viral online, with the focus staying on the easy exchange between Modi and the two actors who play some of the show’s most recognised characters.
See Ashok Pathak and social media reaction:
More about Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak
Bhushan, often nicknamed ‘Banrakas’, and Binod are among the breakout characters from Panchayat. They began as supporting antagonists in the village of Phulera, but their comic timing and distinct personalities have made them fan favourites over the course of four seasons.
Durgesh Kumar, an alumnus of the National School of Drama, found his breakthrough role with Imtiaz Ali’s Highway in 2014. He has since appeared in films including Sultan, Sanju, Dhadak and Bhakshak. In Panchayat, he started as a supporting character before moving into the main cast by season 3.
Ashok Pathak has appeared in films such as Bittoo Boss, Shanghai, A Death in the Gunj and 102 Not Out, with Panchayat emerging as his breakout role.
All you need to know about Panchayat
Season 4 of Panchayat was released in 2025 and delivered the biggest opening in the show’s history after premiering on June 24. Prime Video and The Viral Fever have already confirmed a fifth season for 2026.
The series, created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, has also built a strong following in India and overseas, and won the inaugural Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in 2023. It also stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, among others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s light-hearted interaction with Panchayat actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak has gone viral, with a reel from the meeting drawing attention online. The clip showed Modi greeting the two actors, best known as Bhushan and Binod from the Prime Video series. The meeting took place on Tuesday.
In the video, Modi was seen smiling as he shook hands with the actors. Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela were also present.The reel used the theme song of Panchayat, giving the moment a familiar touch for viewers of the show. The post carried the caption, ‘A few moments with Binod’.
Ashok Pathak later commented on the reel and wrote in Hindi that he was grateful for the love and blessings. The interaction quickly went viral online, with the focus staying on the easy exchange between Modi and the two actors who play some of the show’s most recognised characters.
See Ashok Pathak and social media reaction:
More about Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak
Bhushan, often nicknamed ‘Banrakas’, and Binod are among the breakout characters from Panchayat. They began as supporting antagonists in the village of Phulera, but their comic timing and distinct personalities have made them fan favourites over the course of four seasons.
Durgesh Kumar, an alumnus of the National School of Drama, found his breakthrough role with Imtiaz Ali’s Highway in 2014. He has since appeared in films including Sultan, Sanju, Dhadak and Bhakshak. In Panchayat, he started as a supporting character before moving into the main cast by season 3.
Ashok Pathak has appeared in films such as Bittoo Boss, Shanghai, A Death in the Gunj and 102 Not Out, with Panchayat emerging as his breakout role.
All you need to know about Panchayat
Season 4 of Panchayat was released in 2025 and delivered the biggest opening in the show’s history after premiering on June 24. Prime Video and The Viral Fever have already confirmed a fifth season for 2026.
The series, created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, has also built a strong following in India and overseas, and won the inaugural Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in 2023. It also stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, among others.
