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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jitendra Kumar reveals why kissing scene was removed from Panchayat season 4: ‘I didn't have any reservations but…'
After four successful seasons, Panchayat has officially been renewed for Season 5. Earlier, actor Saanvika, who plays Rinki on the show, had revealed that she refused to perform a kissing scene. Now, in an interview with NDTV, Jitendra Kumar has addressed the 'removed' kissing scene and shared his thoughts on the matter. Jitendra Kumar talks about kissing scene with Saanvika being removed from Panchayat. Jitendra Kumar talked about the removed kissing scene in Panchayat season 4 Jitendra spoke about whether he was consulted before the scene and responded to Saanvika's recent statement. He said, "I think Saanvika's comment was taken out of context. When the scene was proposed, I told the makers to ask her first. Her consent was essential. We wanted to make the scene awkwardly funny, like they're about to kiss and then the lights go off. But eventually, it was shot differently." He also clarified whether he had any reservations about the scene, adding, 'I kissed Ayushmann Khurrana in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. I've kissed actresses on screen before. As an actor, I don't have any reservations. But whether it's a kiss or any other scene, it has to serve the story. Kahani mein maza aana chahiye, audience se connect karna chahiye (The story should be engaging and connect with the audience).' What Saanvika had said Saanvika had previously told Just Too Filmy that she was uncomfortable with the kissing scene, "I was worried about how people would react, and I was also not comfortable. So I refused at that time. But when we were shooting, they removed that scene and inserted the tanki scene. They said that we will not show it in a bad way, and would shoot it aesthetically. But when we were shooting, it felt awkward. But Jeetu (Jitendra Kumar) is a very nice person. He makes you feel comfortable. Till now, there has been no talk with the family about this. But they understand me a lot, and they will deal with it." About Panchayat Panchayat is one of the most beloved shows in India. Produced by The Viral Fever, it was created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, written by Chandan Kumar, and directed by Akshat Vijaywargiya and Deepak Kumar Mishra. The ensemble cast includes Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak, and Pankaj Jha. Season 4 received mixed reviews from critics and a section of the audience. The makers have now confirmed that Panchayat Season 5 will premiere in 2026.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
In Panchayat 4, Saanvika AKA Rinki Refused To Kiss Jitendra Kumar: "Scene Was Removed"
New Delhi: Saanvika, who shot to fame with the Amazon Prime original Panchayat series, recently revealed she had turned down a kissing scene between her and Jitendra Kumar (Sachivji) in the fourth instalment of the series. Following her request, the script was changed and the scene was removed. What's Happening During a conversation with Just Too Filmy, Saanvika revealed she was not comfortable doing a kissing scene. "In the beginning, no one said anything when the narration was done. But then director Akshat [Vijaywargiya] talked to me. He told that in this season we have inserted a scene where Sachiv ji and Rinki will kiss. Earlier the scene was different. Both of them are in the car, she falls down and then they kiss," she recalled. Saanvika took a decision keeping the "family audience" of the popular show in mind. "So I said give me two days to think whether I am comfortable doing it or not. Then I thought that 'Panchayat' has all kinds of audiences, but mostly family people. I was worried about how he would react, and I was also not comfortable. So I refused at that time. But when we were shooting, they removed that scene, but they inserted the tank scene," Saanvika said. Saanvika plays Rinki (Pradhanji's daughter) in the series. The love story between Rinki and Sachivji, which was blossomed in the season one, gained a momentum in the season four as Sachivji finally confessed his love to her. In A Nutshell Panchayat, one of the most popular shows on Amazon Prime, has released its fourth season a week ago. The season opened to mixed reviews from critics and audience alike. Saanvika has revealed that she refused a kissing scene with Jitendra Kumar and the scene was changed following her disapproval.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was very uncomfortable': Saanvika, aka Panchayat's Rinki, reveals romantic scene with Jitendra Kumar (Sachiv Ji) was 'awkward'
Actress Says No to a Pivotal Scene Deliberation and the Final Choice A Sensitive Redirection Mutual Understanding Fuels Their Bond About the Show and Future Plans The effortless camaraderie between Saanvika and Jitendra Kumar has become a highlight of Panchayat, the widely acclaimed rural drama that continues to charm audiences across seasons. Their natural on-screen connection has sparked widespread discussions, especially as the narrative between their characters—Rinki and Abhishek Tripathi (also known as Sachiv Ji)—slowly develops with each installment. However, what viewers didn't see was a significant decision made off-camera that altered a major plot point in Season a conversation with Just Too Filmy, Saanvika disclosed that she had turned down a kissing scene originally written into the script. She shared that when she was first briefed on her character's arc for the season, nothing about a romantic moment was mentioned. It was only later, through a conversation with director Deepak Kumar Mishra and writer Chandan Kumar, that she was told about a new scene involving a kiss between Rinki and Sachiv Ji. The context involved the characters being inside a car where an emotional moment would lead to a kiss.'In the beginning, no one said anything when the narration was done. But then director Akshat talked to me. He told us that in this season we have inserted a scene where Sachiv ji and Rinki will kiss. Earlier the scene was different. Both of them are in the car; she falls down, and then they kiss," she with the request, Saanvika asked for time to reflect. She considered both her personal boundaries and the tone of the show. Known for its wholesome appeal and deep connection with family audiences, Panchayat has earned a reputation for being clean, grounded, and universally watchable. Saanvika explained that while she was not completely against the idea in general, she wasn't at ease with the scene in this particular context. After two days of contemplation, she decided to opt out of the scene and communicated her discomfort to the creators."I thought that 'Panchayat' has all kinds of audiences, but mostly family people. I was worried about how he would react, and I was also not comfortable. So I refused at that time. But when we were shooting, they removed that scene.." she makers respected her decision and chose to remove the scene entirely. Instead, they devised an alternative—the now-talked-about 'water tank' scene, which subtly conveyed the emotional bond between Rinki and Sachiv Ji without any overt intimacy. Although the team assured her that the original scene would be shot tastefully, Saanvika admitted that the filming atmosphere still felt uneasy. She praised Jitendra Kumar for being respectful and supportive, describing him as someone who goes out of his way to make co-actors feel safe and relaxed."They said that we will not shoot it in a vulgar way. But when we were shooting, it felt awkward. I became very uncomfortable, but Jeetu (Jitendra Kumar) is a very nice person. He makes you feel comfortable," she a previous interview with News18 Showsha, Saanvika also reflected on the chemistry she shares with her co-star. She mentioned that their dynamic is unspoken and intuitive—they don't communicate much beyond the basics on set, yet they instinctively understand each other's rhythms during performance. This ease and mutual respect translate beautifully into their characters' interactions on screen, deepening the show's set in the fictional village of Phulera, narrates the story of Abhishek Tripathi, an engineering graduate who finds himself employed as the secretary of a rural panchayat office. Alongside Jitendra Kumar and Saanvika, the show features veteran actors such as Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, and Sunita has confirmed that work has begun on Panchayat Season 5 . The writing process is already underway, and if all goes according to plan, filming could commence either at the end of this year or early next year. A mid-2026 release is being eyed.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Panchayat 4: Sanvikaa opens up on kissing scene with Jitendra Kumar's Sachiv Ji—‘It felt awkward. I became very uncomfortable'
Season 4 of Panchayat: Saanvika and Jitendra Kumar 's friendly chemistry has emerged as a major talking point for the popular rural drama, which keeps gaining popularity with viewers. However, the actress who plays Rinki in the TVF OTT series made a personal choice behind the scenes of Panchayat Season 4 that shifted a crucial scene in the plot: she declined a kissing scene with Jitendra Kumar. In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Saanvika disclosed that she was first made aware of a kiss between her character Rinki and Sachiv ji, played by Jitendra Kumar. 'In the beginning, no one said anything when the narration was done. But then director Akshat talked to me. He told us that in this season we have inserted a scene where Sachiv ji and Rinki will kiss. The scene was different earlier. Both of them are in the car; she falls down, and then they kiss," she remarked. Saanvika stated that she gave the request some thought, taking into account both her comfort level and Panchayat's close ties to family audiences. 'So I said, 'Give me two days to think about whether I am comfortable doing it or not. Then I thought that 'Panchayat' has all kinds of audiences, but mostly family people. I was worried about how he would react, and I was also not comfortable. So I refused at that time. But when we were shooting, they removed that scene, but they inserted the tank scene," she stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The situation felt awkward during filming, even though the producers did their best to reassure her about how the scene would be handled. She said, 'They said that we will not shoot it in a vulgar way," she said. "But when we were shooting, it felt awkward. I became very uncomfortable, but Jeetu (Jitendra Kumar) is a very nice person. He makes you feel comfortable." The actress had previously discussed her on-screen chemistry with Jitendra Kumar in an interview with News18 Showsha. 'I think it's a very unsaid chemistry between us. she said. It's give and take—we don't talk much, just the basics. But we understand each other while performing."." When will season 5 of Panchayat be released? "The process for Panchayat Season 5 has begun," Saanvika had previously stated. 'Hopefully, maybe by mid-next year or sometime next year, it will be released. And we are likely to begin the shoot for Season 5 maybe at the end of this year or next year. The writing has already started. So once the writing is done, we will start shooting."
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Saanvika recalls feeling uncomfortable during kissing scene with Jitendra Kumar in Panchayat: ‘I refused but…'
Panchayat is one of the most loved shows in India. Actor Saanvika rose to fame with her performance as Rinki in the series. In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Saanvika opened up about initially being uncomfortable with a proposed kissing scene between her character and Sachiv ji (played by Jitendra Kumar). In a candid conversation, she shared how the scene was later altered. Saanvika talks about shooting kissing scene in Panchayat. Revealing if she was nervous about shooting the kissing scene in Panchayat, Saanvika said, "In the beginning, no one said anything when the narration was done. But then, director Akshat talked to me. He said that in this season, we want to have a kissing scene and revealed that they have inserted a scene where Sachiv Ji and Rinki will kiss. Earlier, the scene was different. Both of them are in the car, she falls down, and then they kiss. So I said, give me two days to think whether I am comfortable doing it or not. Then I thought that Panchayat has all kinds of audiences, but mostly family people." She added, "I was worried about how people would react, and I was also not comfortable. So I refused at that time. But when we were shooting, they removed that scene, but they inserted the tanki scene. They said that we will not show it in a bad way, and shoot it in an aesthetic way. But when we were shooting, it felt awkward. But Jeetu (Jitendra Kumar) is a very nice person. He makes you feel comfortable. Till now, there has been no talk with the family about this. But they understand me a lot, they will deal with it." Set in the fictional village of Phulera, Panchayat follows the life of an urban engineering graduate, Abhishek Tripathi (played by Jitendra Kumar), who takes up a job as the secretary of a rural panchayat office. The series also stars Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha in key roles. While the first three seasons were widely appreciated by audiences and critics, the fourth season received a mixed response upon its release. Some viewers praised its nostalgic tone, while others felt the show had lost its comedic charm and simplicity. In fact, the Panchayat season 4 finale has been rated as the weakest ending in the series so far. The show is available to stream on Prime Video.
