The wait is finally over, folks! Panchayat Season 4 has dropped, and it brings back that familiar, comforting aroma of desi mitti, quirky characters, and small-town charm that fans have come to love over the years. The stakes are higher this time—there’s an election on the horizon—but the heart? Still very much in the right place.
This season picks up right where Season 3 left off. Phulera, our favourite fictional village, is in full-on political mode, with Manju Devi (played brilliantly by Neena Gupta) and the shrewd Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) going head-to-head in a no-holds-barred election face-off. But before any ballots are cast, drama kicks off with a serious accusation—Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar) files an FIR against Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar), accusing him of slapping him. Now that’s what we call a twist!
This slapgate threatens more than just reputations—it puts Sachiv Ji’s CAT result and entire future in jeopardy. When he attempts to settle things, Bhushan throws in a wild condition: drop the attempted murder charges against him and ex-MLA Chandrakishore Singh (Pankaj Jha). Typical Phulera-style chaos ensues.
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Meanwhile, the women aren’t just battling for votes—they’re flinging everything from free lauki and aloo to emotional appeals at their voters. It’s a desi Game of Thrones, except with more sabzi and fewer swords. And in true masala fashion, the men are not far behind in this village circus. Principal camps try to bribe, sabotage, and sway loyalties, all while gossip spreads faster than a WhatsApp forward.
The season’s strength lies in its characters. From the ever-dependable Pradhan Ji (Raghubir Yadav) to the hilariously loyal Vikas (Chandan Roy) and emotionally charged Prahlad (Faisal Malik), everyone brings their A-game. Rinki (Sanvikaa) continues to play coy, and her slow-burn romance with Sachiv Ji still has fans rooting, hoping, wishing—basically manifesting some full-blown filmy romance already!
Director Deepak Kumar Mishra and writer Akshat Vijayvargiya stick to their trusted format, which works mostly well. The first few episodes are a riot—full of that Phulera flavor. But mid-season, the pacing stumbles a bit. Some subplots—like the Manju Devi vs Kranti Devi toilet-cleaning rivalry—feel over-the-top. Others, like Manju’s father’s track, don’t add much to the story.
That said, there are enough laugh-out-loud and lump-in-throat moments to keep you watching. The raid on Vikas’s house, for example, is both funny and deeply emotional. And when Binod (Ashok Pathak) is swayed by food bribes? Classic Panchayat!
Performance-wise, the cast continues to be the backbone of the show. Jitendra Kumar brings nuance and vulnerability to Sachiv Ji—torn between duty, dreams, and the politics of pyaar. Neena Gupta shines as the iron-willed but emotionally complex Manju Devi, while Sunita Rajwar adds spice with her cunning portrayal of Kranti Devi. Durgesh Kumar’s Banarakas is a total scene-stealer, and Raghubir Yadav, as always, grounds the madness with a twinkle in his eye.
A small gripe? The emotional bonding between Vikas, Prahlad, and Sachiv Ji doesn’t hit as hard as previous seasons. And yes, the Rinki-Sachiv Ji romance still feels like a diya that’s flickering but not quite lighting the whole room. But maybe that’s the point—it’s Panchayat, not Parineeti.
The season ends on an open note, hinting at more turbulence ahead. Will the politics tear them apart? Or will love, laughter, and lauki win in the end?
Why Watch It?
If you’re a die-hard Panchayat fan, or if you just miss your gaon ki galiyan, nukkad wali chai, and nosy neighbors with a flair for drama, this season is for you. It’s not perfect, but it’s real. And in today’s OTT jungle of fast-paced thrillers, sometimes all you need is a slow walk through Phulera—where the hearts are big, the stakes are small, and every election feels like a family feud.
Panchayat 4 isn’t just a web series—it’s an emotion, a vibe, and let’s be honest, low-key therapy for every city soul craving a taste of mitti ki khushboo.
