“This Is India in Its Truest Form”: Raghubir Yadav on Why Panchayat Connects Deeply with Viewers
Acclaimed actor Raghubir Yadav, who plays Brij Bhushan Dubey in the widely loved web series Panchayat, has offered a heartfelt explanation for why the show has struck such a deep chord with audiences across generations and geographies.
“This is India in its truest form,” said Yadav, in a recent media interaction, while reflecting on the show’s unparalleled success. “It’s the simplicity, the sincerity, and the everyday stories of small towns — told with so much heart — that make Panchayat so powerful.”
With Season 4 of Panchayat now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fans once again find themselves immersed in the endearing world of Phulera village, where drama is subtle, emotions run deep, and life unfolds in the most honest ways.
A Show That Crosses Borders and Generations
Yadav shared how people from across age groups and even overseas audiences have showered love on the show.
“I was in Australia recently for a play, and people of all ages — children, elders, young adults — came up to me to talk about Panchayat,” he said.
“At first, I couldn’t quite figure out what made it so special. Then I realised, it’s not trying to be anything — it just is. That authenticity is what speaks to everyone.”
Unlike mainstream Indian shows filled with melodrama, Panchayat thrives on quiet charm, grounded characters, and realistic storytelling — a formula that has struck gold.
No Villains, No Gimmicks — Just Life
In an age where content often relies on exaggerated narratives and over-the-top performances, Panchayat dares to be different.
“There are no villains, no loud drama,” Yadav explained. “Just real people, living honest lives in their own small but significant ways.”
This stripped-down approach, combined with powerful writing and understated performances, has made Panchayat a rare gem in India’s digital content landscape.
Even a slight delay in the release of the new season had fans in a frenzy.
“When the release date was shifted from July 2 to the 24th, people were restless,” he laughed. “They kept saying, ‘Thank God the wait was cut short!’ Even a few days felt too long.”
Becoming the Character — Not Acting It
Yadav’s own connection to his character runs deep. When he first read the script, he immediately felt that this wouldn’t be acting — it would be living.
“I said, ‘There’s no room for acting here. We’ll have to live with these characters.’ The writing was so honest, the emotions between the lines felt deeper than what was on the page.”
For Yadav, this authenticity came naturally. Having grown up in a village himself and spending decades traveling through small towns as a theatre actor, he had seen the world that Panchayat portrays — up close.
“I studied in a village, lived among people like the Sarpanch and Panchayat members,” he shared. “Years of observation — from Madhya Pradesh to Bihar, UP, Rajasthan — shaped how I understood this world. When Panchayat came along, it felt personal.”
The Secret Behind Panchayat's Magic
The series, created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, and produced by The Viral Fever (TVF), stars a talented ensemble including:
- Jitendra Kumar as Abhishek Tripathi
- Neena Gupta as Manju Devi
- Raghubir Yadav as Brij Bhushan Dubey
- Chandan Roy, Faisal Malik, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha
Each actor brings a grounded presence to their role, resulting in chemistry that feels entirely organic.
The beauty of the show lies in its unpretentiousness — it's not trying to chase trends or shock viewers. It simply presents life as it is, which in turn makes it deeply moving.
Streaming Now: Panchayat Season 4 on Prime Video
As Panchayat Season 4 arrives on Prime Video, it continues the legacy of the previous seasons — a gentle, humorous, and heartfelt dive into rural India.
With Brij Bhushan Dubey’s wit, Manju Devi’s pragmatism, Abhishek Tripathi’s urban discomfort, and the village’s day-to-day dilemmas, the show paints a rich portrait of Indian grassroots governance, relationships, and community life.
Reader Takeaway: A Show That Reflects Us All
In a crowded world of fast-paced digital content, Panchayat stands out for being slow, sincere, and soul-stirring.
As Raghubir Yadav puts it, “These aren’t just roles, they’re real lives.”
Whether you're from a city or a village, India or abroad, Panchayat reminds us that the beauty of life often lies in its simplest, most honest moments — and that’s exactly why viewers keep coming back for more.
