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Business Standard
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Jitendra Kumar highest paid in Panchayat S4, earns ₹70K per episode: Report
Panchayat S4 Cast Fee: 'Panchayat' continues to be one of India's most beloved web series, celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling, understated humour, and endearing characters. With Season 4 now streaming, viewers are once again drawn into the charming, eventful lives of the residents of Phulera village. While the show is often praised for its stellar writing and performances, a recent NDTV report has shed light on the earnings of the main cast members in the latest season, and some of the figures may surprise fans. Jitendra Kumar is the highest paid actor Jitendra Kumar, who portrays Abhishek Tripathi, popularly known as Sachiv Ji, is reportedly the highest-paid actor of Season 4. He received around Rs 70,000 per episode, bringing his total for the eight-episode season to approximately Rs 5.6 lakh. Kumar has a central role to play and is the most popular character of the series. Neena Gupta is second highest earner Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who plays Manju Devi, the elected Pradhan of Phulera, earned an estimated Rs 50,000 per episode, totalling Rs 4 lakh for the season. Her performance continues to be a fan favourite and remains central to the show's appeal. Raghubir Yadav and the supporting cast's salaries Raghubir Yadav, seen as Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan Ji), reportedly took home Rs 40,000 per episode, amounting to around Rs 3.2 lakh. Chandan Roy, known for playing Vikas, earned about Rs 20,000 per episode, bringing his total to Rs 1.6 lakh. Faisal Malik, who portrays Prahlad Chacha, is also believed to have earned a similar amount, though this has not been officially confirmed. These figures have not been independently verified by ETimes. About Panchayat Season 4 The plot of Season 4 centres on a tense local election. Manju Devi and Kranti Devi go head-to-head in a battle to become the next Pradhan of Phulera. While the women are the official candidates, their husbands, Brij Bhushan and Banrakas, take charge of the campaigning, adding layers of humour, rivalry, and village drama. The new season delves into more emotional and socially relevant themes, including loneliness, friendship, political manoeuvring, and rural change. Backed by powerful performances and thoughtful writing, Panchayat Season 4 continues to strike a chord with its audience and leaves fans eagerly awaiting what's next.
India.com
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who studied at IIT, left high-paying job to become actor, one show made him a star, now charges Rs..., he is...
There are many actors and actresses in Indian cinema who studied different courses, starting from engineering to CA, and then ventured into acting. Little did these stars know that either they would become huge stars or life would take them on a different road. Today, we will talk about an actor who qualified for the JEE exams, took admission in IIT, and later quit it to become an actor. This man is not only an IITian but also bagged a high-paying job in an MNC. However, his passion made him do things otherwise. He left his job to become an actor, and he succeeded well. If you are wondering who we are talking about, it is Panchayat 4 fame Jitendra Kumar. Actor Who Left IIT Jitendra comes from a small village in Rajasthan. His big dreams knew that the sky was the limit. In order to pursue his goals, Jitendra did all he could and luck played along. Today, he is one of the most celebrated stars in the industry. When Jitendra was young, he often imitated Shah Rukh Khan, Nana Patekar, and Amitabh Bachchan. Though he had a huge passion for acting, Jitendra's father sent him to Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam. With grit and determination, Jitendra passed his JEE exam and got admission in Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. Why Did Jitendra Kumar Leave IIT? It was during his studies that Jitendra realized he had an inclination toward acting. He then participated in theatre. He featured in the 'Hindi Technology Dramatic Society', and there he met TVF's creative director Biswapati Sarkar. Later, he decided to take a break from acting and took a job as an engineer. Despite a high-paying job, Jitendra realized his calling was different and then moved to acting. Jitendra's major breakthrough came when he featured in TVF Pitchers. Since then, he never looked back. Jitendra has been part of several hit shows such as Kota Factory, Panchayat, and more. Recently, he was seen in Panchayat 5. As per reports, he took Rs 6 lakh for a full season.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Not Uttar Pradesh, Discover The Real Location Of Web Series Panchayat's Phulera Village
A recent viral post on X (formerly Twitter) has reignited public interest in Mahodiya, the real-life village in Madhya Pradesh where the popular web series Panchayat was filmed. While the fictional village of "Phulera" is depicted as being in Uttar Pradesh, fans may be surprised to learn that the actual filming location is Mahodiya, situated in Sehore district. X user Shubhendu, who amusingly mentions in his bio that he doesn't watch web series, took a detour to Mahodiya and shared a detailed photo thread from the now-famous locations featured in Panchayat, whose fourth season was recently released and is performing well on OTT platforms. The Panchayat Office — Sachiv ji has left the office (and village) after scoring 97 percentile in CAT. 3/9 — Shubhendu (@BBTheorist) June 26, 2025 Among the highlights he posted were images of the iconic Panchayat office (bearing the real name "Gram Panchayat Mahodiya"), the now-famous road from the series, the village temple, library, water tank, and Pradhan Ji's house. One caption read: "This road can make people win or lose elections. Hopefully the new MLA will release money for the road to be built." The Water Tank — No lovebirds spotted. Also, I think Bhushan, his wife, Binod & Madhav did a stellar job cleaning the area around water tank before the elections. 5/9 — Shubhendu (@BBTheorist) June 26, 2025 He also shared a photo of the local hospital used in the show, humorously captioning it as "The Battle of Phulera was fought here." He even speculated, "Who knows, maybe Pradhan Ji got someone to fire the shot. He's a bit of a cunning type." His post has since gone viral, crossing over 1 million views and attracting thousands of fan comments, further solidifying Mahodiya as a new tourist hotspot for fans of the series. Asking for more images, one user asked Shubhendu, "Could you spot Vidhayak ka ghar, Sitaara, the horse, BumBahadur's pigeon farm, and Vikaas ka ghar, writing on the wall 'do bache meethi kheer, usse jyada bawaseer?'" "Very nice... Missing the solar lamp (at Panchayat Office & Pradhan res) & washing area, though," wrote another user.
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Fatehabad to Sindoorpuram, Badshahi Bagh to Brahma Bagh: Agra zila panchayat proposes changes in names
The Agra zila panchayat has proposed to change the names of Fatehabad to Sindoorpuram and the Badshahi Bagh area of the town to Brahma Bagh, said officials on Thursday. The resolution was passed during the zila panchayat's board meeting on June 23 unanimously. The proposal was put forth by zila Panchayat chairperson Manju Bhadoria in the meeting. 'It will now be sent to the state government for approval for a final decision,' Bhadoria told The Indian Express. Bhadoria said the new names were decided to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor. 'It is also to honour those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack and our forces. This came to our mind that Fatehabad constituency is a symbol of slavery and so the name be changed to Sindoorpuram from Fatehabad,' said the chairperson. She also said before 1658, Fatehabad was known as Samugarh. 'Aurangzeb changed the name to Fatehabad after he won in the battle. In Samugarh, Aurangzeb also built Badshahi Bagh. We have also proposed that the name of Badshahi Bagh be changed to Brahma Bagh on the name of the Lord Brahma or the BrahMos Missile,' Bhadauria said. 'We want every resident of Agra to understand the significance of the operation Sindoor. It was unanimously passed by all the 51 members of the constituency,' she added.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Panchayat Season 4 Review: Still simple, still sincere — The fourth season delivers more of the same
Story: Election fever grips Phulera as both Manju Devi and Kranti Devi pull out all the stops to win over voters. Meanwhile, Abhishek Tripathi is on edge—worried and anxious about the counter FIR filed against him, fearing it could derail his business school admission. Review: While 'Panchayat' still carries its signature charm and simplicity, it's clear the new season treads familiar ground. The show continues its format of building entire episodes around small incidents, often without contributing to a larger narrative arc. There's little in terms of story progression, but the appeal lies in the mood it creates and the quirks of Phulera's residents. Creative fatigue shows, especially in the fifth episode featuring Manju Devi's father—a subplot that adds absolutely nothing to the story. Yet, the show remains watchable, thanks to its rooted setting and the comfort it offers. Our emotional investment in the characters keeps us going even when not much actually happens. This season opens with Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) under pressure after Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar) files an FIR against him for slapping him. He's visibly anxious that the case could affect his CAT results and ruin his chances at business school. His attempt to apologize doesn't go as planned, and even when accepted, it comes with strings attached. Meanwhile, the ex-MLA, Chandrakishore Singh (Pankaj Jha), scrambles to uncover the shooter who targeted Pradhan Ji (Raghubir Yadav), as he too is implicated. Election fever peaks in Phulera, with Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) using every trick in the book—from cleaning toilets to distributing free tomatoes—to woo voters. Pradhan Ji's group is dealt a blow when Vikas's (Chandan Roy) property purchase triggers a raid. Adding to the churn, the local MP (Swanand Kirkire) offers Prahlad (Faisal Malik) a ticket after Chandu's removal from the party. Season four centers on the rivalry between the factions of Pradhan Ji and Bhushan. Tensions rise with the approaching elections. Abhishek is assaulted by Chandu's men; Bhushan informs on Vikas, leading to the raid. In a bid to shift loyalties, Pradhan Ji invites Binod for dinner. The season plays out like a series of loosely linked village episodes rather than a tightly woven plot. While this may seem like a flaw, it also allows the show to retain its slice-of-life appeal. The beauty of the show lies in the texture and rhythm of village life it captures, and the show remains grounded in its depiction of a small UP town village. Its biggest strength continues to be its simplicity. Performances remain consistently strong. Jitendra Kumar as Abhishek Tripathi is still chasing his future, battling anxiety about his CAT test results. His slow-burn connection with Rinki (played by Sanvikaa) stays in sync with the laid-back pace of the village. Vikas and Prahlad remain loyal to Pradhan Ji, determined to ensure Manju Devi's win. On the other side, Bhushan, Binod, and Madhav are equally focused on discrediting Pradhan Ji and pushing Kranti Devi forward. The character dynamics haven't changed much, but they continue to feel familiar and engaging. The season ends on an open note, making it unclear whether another one is planned. It could end here, or continue. Despite relying on the same patterns, 'Panchayat' remains a comfort watch. It captures a world where people are driven by genuine concerns—whether it's Bhushan offering to arrange an electrician for the faulty transformer or Abhishek running to get water after Bhushan is injured. The show doesn't aim for grand twists or emotional highs. It's gentle, lived-in, and this season is no different—just don't expect major plot developments.
