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24-06-2025
- Entertainment
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11 Wholesome Behind-The-Scene Facts About Panchayat We Bet You Didn't Know About
Back when Panchayat first dropped, no one really knew what to expect. It was slow, quiet, and didn't try too hard, and somehow, that's exactly why it worked. Four seasons later (yep, the latest one's now live on Prime Video), it's become the kind of show people keep going back to. So we went looking for the little things—stories from behind the scenes, near-misses, and homework—that helped make Panchayat what it is today. Here are some of them! Remember that Raghu Ram spoof from Rowdies? Yep, that's the Panchayat director. Before he was running the show behind the camera, Deepak Kumar Mishra was cracking everyone up online as the guy who nailed a spoof of Raghu Ram. Who would've thought the Rowdies guy would go on to make one of India's most loved web series? The show almost had a very different name. Panchayat was originally going to be called SDO Saheb, because the story was based on a Sub-Divisional Officer. But since the Panchayat office kinda became the star of the show, they went with the much simpler—and catchier—Panchayat. The music has they're gibberish. Composer Anurag Saikia wanted something that felt emotional without actual words, so he made up lyrics inspired by Assamese chants for the track 'Hiya Tho.' It sounds deep, but it's actually just beautiful nonsense. And it works. Jitendra Kumar is an IIT grad who switched careers, just like Abhishek did in Panchayat. Like his character, Jitendra is an IIT grad who left the corporate life to chase his passion. Thankfully, instead of running a Panchayat office, he landed in front of a camera. And it wasn't smooth either—he was rejected by the National School of Drama, and even considered rural politics before choosing acting. Before becoming Sachiv Ji, Jitendra Kumar faced a major blow when he was rejected by both the National School of Drama and FTII, despite his passion for acting and a diploma in engineering But that wasn't the only twist. At one point, he even considered switching lanes and entering rural politics before fully committing to his acting career. Talk about a plot twist worthy of Panchayat itself! Vikas was meant to be a side character, until Chandan Roy changed that. Chandan Roy originally came in for a minor part. But he nailed his audition so hard that the makers were like 'OK yeah, let's make him central to the plot.' Enter Vikas, the MVP of quiet chaos. Panchayat Season 3 pulled in 28 million viewers, making it the second most-watched series in 2024. With over 28 million viewers (yep, you read that right), Panchayat season 3 became the second most-watched series in India in 2024, according to the Ormax Media Report. And guess what? It's still chilling in the top 3. Not bad for a show where the biggest twist is usually someone stealing an election or a water tank. Panchayat won big at IFFI 2024. At the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Panchayat was crowned Best Indian Web Series. For a show that's kept things simple (and sincerely funny) since day one, this win isn't just a pat on the back. It's a huge moment for Indian OTT content finally getting the serious recognition it deserves. The writer literally phoned a mukhiya for research… and got a political rant. For Season 2, writer Chandan Kumar wanted the real inside scoop of how village panchayats actually function. So, he rang up a bunch of local leaders—inlcuding an ex-mukhiya from North Bihar. But instead of talking about governance or issues, the guy went off script and just trashed his opposition. Method research? More like live drama. Jitendra Kumar actually sat in on real panchayat meetings to prep for the role. Yep, before becoming Abhishek Tripathi, he spent time in Mahodiya village, chilling with local officials, soaking in the everyday chaos, and watching real panchayat meetings go down. No wonder he nailed the confused city guy–turned–reluctant secretary vibe so well. Panchayat Season 1's 'winter' scenes were actually shot in 47°C heat. Those cozy Republic Day scenes in Panchayat Season 1? Total illusion. The cast was sweating it out in shawls and sweaters while filming in a brutal 45–47°C. There were no air conditioners, no fancy setups, just peak summer, and a lot of patience. By now, Panchayat feels less like a show and more like catching up with old friends in a familiar galli. And with Season 4 now streaming on Prime Video, there's no better time to head back to Phulera. Haven't seen the trailer yet? It's right below, take a peek.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Miss World 2025 Contestants visit KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 21 (ANI): Impressed with the disruptive Breast Cancer advocacy initiatives spearheaded by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation & KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases, a focused group of Miss World 2025 contestants representing five Nations visited the centres of excellence at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Telangana, today. Welcoming the gathering, Dr B Bhaskar Rao, Chairman of KIMS Group of Hospitals, said, 'A very warm welcome to the Miss World 2025 delegation visiting the Institute. Whatever Dr Raghu Ram undertakes, he accomplishes his goals with a 100% success rate. Having watched him closely for nearly two decades, I can vouch for this. His unwavering love for his mother and motherland brought him back from the UK to India, where he has been working with missionary zeal to transform breast cancer care through countless innovative initiatives. I extend my best wishes to him and anticipate many more milestones in his tireless service to the nation,' as the organisers shared in a press note. The Miss World 2025 Delegation was led by Julia Morley, the Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, who paid rich tributes to the various innovative Breast Cancer advocacy initiatives spearheaded by Usha Lakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation & KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases, KIMS Hospitals over the past 18 Years. Addressing the Healthcare Professionals gathered at the Centre, Julia Morley said, 'Dr Raghu Ram has demonstrated extraordinary leadership by conceiving, designing, and establishing South Asia's first purpose-built and comprehensive Breast Health Centre in Hyderabad. It is indeed heart-warming to learn about his pioneering breast cancer advocacy initiatives aimed at Early Detection, which have made a significant and meaningful difference to the lives of scores of women for well over 18 years.' He continued, 'In many ways, he is a perfect example of a 'Living Bridge' between the United Kingdom and India and has been replicating the best of British practices in an earnest endeavour to improve breast cancer care in India' Nandini Gupta (Miss India 2025) - Business Management Executive, Hannah Johns (Miss Northern Ireland 2025) - Nurse, Issie Princesse (Miss Cameroon -Central Africa) - Breast cancer advocate, Dr Neomi Milne (Miss Guadeloupe 2025- France) - Doctor & Dr Idil Bilgen (USA) - Radiation Oncology trainee paid glowing tributes to Dr Raghu Ram for gaining inspiration from his mother, Dr Ushalakshmi's breast cancer journey and creating the much-needed breast cancer awareness in the country where more than 60% are present in advanced stages with poor survival. They shared their perspectives and their role in improving breast cancer care in their respective Countries. Addressing the gathering, Dr P. Raghu Ram, Founding Director of KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases & Founder and Chairman of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation said 'My heartfelt thanks to Ms Julia Morley and the Miss World contestants for creating the time to spend quality time at KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases and for their heart-warming remarks to my power presentation that showcased the unique and impactful initiatives that have been championed by me over the past 18 years. My mother's breast cancer journey has been my inspiration, and I fold my hands in gratitude to my Colleagues, friends and the Government for their unstinting help, support & guidance, all along. Early detection of Breast cancer saves lives, and I dedicate my life to my mission to improve breast cancer care in my motherland.' Miss World 2025 grand finale is set to take place on May 31, 2025. (ANI)
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Miss World contestants visit Kims Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases
Hyderabad: Miss World 2025 Contestants from India, United Kingdom, France, Cameroon and USA visited KIMS- Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases in Hyderabad. Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley and contestants commended Dr Raghu Ram for his disruptive initiatives to improve breast cancer care in India over the past 18 years. Addressing the healthcare professionals gathered at the Centre, Julia Morley said, 'Dr Raghu Ram has demonstrated extraordinary leadership for having conceived, designed and established South Asia's first purpose-built and comprehensive Breast Health Centre in Hyderabad. It is indeed heart-warming to learn about his pioneering breast cancer advocacy initiatives aimed at early detection, which has made significant and meaningful difference to scores of lives of women for well over 18 years. In many ways he is a perfect example of a 'Living Bridge' between the United Kingdom and India and has been replicating the best of British practices in an earnest endeavour to improve breast cancer care in India.' Contestants including Nandini Gupta (Miss India 2025) Issie Princesse (Miss Cameroon – Central Africa) Dr Neomi Milne (Miss Guadeloupe 2025 – France) – Doctor and Dr Idil Bilgen (USA) – Radiation Oncology trainee paid glowing tributes to Dr Raghu Ram for gaining inspiration from his mother, Dr Ushalakshmi's breast cancer journey and creating the much needed breast cancer awareness in the country where more than 60 per cent are in their advanced stages with poor survival. All of them said that they would take back with them the learnings from today's brilliant power point presentation from Dr Raghu Ram and try to incorporate the initiatives implemented by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation in their motherland.
News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Andaz Apna Apna Re-Release Wins Hearts, Raghu Ram Urges Fans To Watch The 1994 Cult Classic in Theatres
Raghu Ram attended the screening of the film recently, and has requested the audience to watch the film in theaters once again. Rajkumar Santoshi's cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna (1994) has recently had a re-release. Fans are quite excited to catch Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's entertainment-packed on the big screen once again. Seems like actor and reality show judge Raghu Ram is more excited for the re-release than other fans. He recently attended the screening of the film and also urged the audience to watch the film in theaters once again. Sharing a few pictures from the screening, Raghu Ram wrote, 'Meri baat maano, iss weekend ko dost log/family/girlfriend/boyfriend jiske saath bhi jaa sako, theatre jaao aur #Andaz Apna Apna dekho. The funniest, funnest film in Hindi film history! You'll thank me for the recommendation." Many of his followers shared that they were already planning to watch it. 'Taking 10 people this weekend," wrote one, while another stated, 'Mein to kab se wait kar rahi thi 24 ka ….jaungi mein to." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raghu Ram (@instaraghu) Andaz Apna Apna, which starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor, became a cult comedy for years. The plot revolves around two slackers attempting to romance an heiress, only to create confusion in their love lives. The movie is filled with comedy-filled dialogues as the duo resolves the case of mistaken identities between their love interests. The cult cinema was expected to return with its sequel after Aamir Khan gave a hint about the good news on his birthday. Amid speculations about the filming of another installment of Andaz Apna Apna, there have been new comments from the kids of the movie's original producer, Vinay Kumar Sinha. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Priti Sinha, Amod Sinha, and Namrata Sinha have confirmed that neither Aamir Khan nor Rajkumar Santoshi have any rights over the film. They set the record straight, stating that their father was the sole rights holder of the cult movie and that they had not sold any rights yet to either the actor or the filmmaker. They also noted that while Rajkumar Santoshi, who directed the original 1994 picture, had frequently mentioned working on a sequel with their father, it never materialised. While this might shatter many dreams, the fans of the cult movie are still expecting the talks to materialise into a sequel. First Published:
