Panchayat's Binod recalls rejection over looks: Went to parlour, got facial
'After a week, I got a call where they said, 'Why don't you go to a beauty parlour and get a facial done?' I was told there should be some shine and charm on my face. Deep down, I knew nothing would change, yet I went to the parlour and got a facial done. Then I turned to home remedies like applying haldi at night before sleeping, just to look good.""I used to tell people that I was focusing on my face and looks, but I didn't really put in much effort, just went to the parlour that one day. That was a tough time for me because I could see others giving auditions in front of me and getting selected,' recalled the actor," he said. However, it was not long before things changed for the actor. 'Finally, I got to play the part I had auditioned for, because they couldn't find anyone who could deliver what the makers were expecting. And then, they took me as I was. I feel that if your work is clean and up to the mark, they can compromise with looks because they don't compromise with talent. If you look at Nawazuddin Siddiqui, he used to look very different initially, and now he's on magazine covers too,' the actor added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVF | The Viral Fever (@theviralfever)Meanwhile, Prime Video and The Viral Fever (TVF) have officially announced that 'Panchayat' will return for a fifth season, set to premiere in 2026. The decision follows the remarkable success of Season 4, which delivered the biggest opening in the series' history. Launched on June 24, the latest instalment has captivated audiences both domestically and internationally, reinforcing the show's standing as a cultural phenomenon.'Panchayat Season 4', which premiered on June 24, featured Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, and others in pivotal roles.- EndsTrending Reel
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