Prime Minister Narendra Modi created a massive social media moment by sharing a light-hearted interaction with actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak, widely known for their breakout roles as Bhushan and Binod in the hit comedy-drama series Panchayat. The unexpected meeting occurred during the Republic Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister surprised the actors by demonstrating his familiarity with the popular show’s running jokes.
In a video uploaded to his official Instagram account, Prime Minister Modi is seen warmly shaking hands with the actors before jokingly asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” (Does the Panchayat listen to you or not?) The witty remark, paired with the clever integration of the series’ iconic folk theme music in the background, quickly captivated netizens. Modi appropriately captioned the viral reel, “Binod Se Kuch Baatein…” (A few moments with Binod), acknowledging the massive cultural footprint the character has achieved.
The digital snippet immediately triggered widespread engagement across platforms. Fans and industry creators celebrated the high-profile acknowledgment, with the show’s production house, The Viral Fever (TVF), formally commenting on the post, calling the interaction the most unexpected collaboration of the year.
