'Panchayat's Faisal Malik recalls the challenges of filming season 2

The third season of 'Panchayat' has started streaming, bringing back the familiar faces of our beloved characters for another round of adventures. Crafted by The Viral Fever, the show's allure stems from its genuine and relatable portrayal of rural life. This season, available on Prime Video, expands the series' horizons beyond comedy, delving into more profound themes.As the main characters navigate through these significant themes, viewers can expect to witness their growth and development unfold over the course of eight episodes.
Faisal Malik, who plays Prahlad in the series, recently talked about the challenges faced during filming the first two seasons. He also shared insights into what makes this latest season unique compared to the previous ones.
In an interview with Firstpost, Faisal Malik discussed the obstacles they had encountered during the filming of the earlier seasons. He mentioned that one of the challenges they faced was the heat, and they had to adhere to the established world of the series. Additionally, he noted that due to the rain during the shooting of the second season, they had fallen behind schedule by 10 to 12 days and incurred significant losses as filming became impossible. He also mentioned that they had to resort to using fans to dry the wet lens.
Faisal also pointed out the differences between this season and the previous two. He mentioned that in this season, viewers will see a new side of rural India, where democracy is growing at the grassroots level. Unlike before, there won't be any crying or complaining, so tissues won't be needed. Instead, there will be lots of enjoyable situational humor, though some situations may have a haunting feel.
'Panchayat' emerges as a beloved Hindi web series, currently captivating audiences with its third season. The show skillfully blends comedy and drama, centering around Abhishek Tripathi's journey. Despite his engineering background, Abhishek unexpectedly finds himself working in a government role in the quaint village of Phulera. Initially hesitant about life in Phulera, he gradually embraces the simplicity and innocence of its residents, ultimately finding contentment among them.
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, 'Panchayat' features a talented ensemble cast including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and more.