Review of “Panchayat Season 3”: Emotions are still king, but politics takes center stage

“Panchayat Season 3” Review: With the forthcoming elections in Phulera, the TVF series featuring Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, and Raghubir Yadav becomes more intriguing. Our evaluation states that although politics takes center stage in the new season, emotions still lie at its heart.

TFD – “Panchayat Season 3” brings a blend of politics and deep emotions to the forefront, making it a compelling watch. With Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, and Raghubir Yadav delivering stellar performances, the series captures the essence of rural life amidst political intrigue. Dive into our review to discover how this season stands out in the beloved TVF series.

In the third episode, Prahlad extends an invitation to his grandmother Jagmohan, a Phulera inhabitant, to stay with him as he tries to persuade her not to leave their family in search of a government-allotted dwelling. She wonders why he brought her there, bewildered. “To show you how it feels to be in an empty house,” he replies. Visibly touched by emotion, she said, “It’s the most unbearable, crippling pain.” He urges her not to trade away the precious “gold” of her family for mere “bricks and stones.”

‘Panchayat Season 3’ keeps viewers engrossed by going even deeper into emotional issues, while the second season grabbed hearts with its straightforward depiction of bereavement. The way in which Faisal Malik portrayed Prahlad as still struggling with the death of his kid struck a deep chord. In the upcoming season, politics takes center stage, but emotions stay at its foundation.

Bringing up urgent concerns like “Who will be the next Pradhan?” and “What is the MLA’s next course of action?” The third season of TVF series escalates drama and intrigue along with growing tensions between Bhushan AKA Banrakas (Durgesh Kumar) and Pradhan Brij Bhushan (Rahgubir Yadav).

With Sachiv taking over as the new Panchayat secretary, the season officially begins. In contrast to the last occasion, Prahlad and Vikas are not present to greet the new secretary with candies and water, as they did for Abhishek. As events begin to work in Pradhan ji’s favor, he is able to arrange for Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) to return to Phulera.

A dramatic turn of events results in the new secretary’s resignation and Abhishek’s return to Phulera, just in time for the approaching Panchayat elections. But this exacerbates Phulera’s already tense relationship with Chandrakishore Singh, the MLA (Pankaj Jha).

Abhishek’s developing romance with Rinky (Sanvikaa) is put on hold as he becomes more and more involved in Phulera’s political scene. Snatched romantic moments in the Fakauli market offer flashes of sweetness among the political turbulence, even though their love story takes a backseat.

‘Panchayat Season 3’, which was written and directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and has relatable characters and funny writing, manages to capture the essence of the show’s popular rural adventure and amusing writing. And this time, a new level of interest is added by the incorporation of actual events, notably the political atmosphere around elections. Though it stays true to its essence, some viewers could find the show’s slow pacing tedious.

‘Panchayat’s’ USP continues to be the compelling performances by its outstanding cast. The majority of the characters keep their well-known charm, but Faisal Malik’s portrayal of Prahlad is particularly noteworthy because of how subtly he conveys emotion. In his portrayal of Vikas, Chandan Roy demonstrates growth as he balances personal and professional obligations while helping Prahlad through a difficult emotional period.

The Abhishek of Jitendra Kumar has changed. He no longer has the wide-eyed city lad appearance and now exudes a sense of comfort and belonging in Phulera. His development is evident as he struggles with village politics and job goals.

Experienced actor Raghubir Yadav does an excellent job as Pradhan ji once more. Although we have witnessed him argue with friends and family throughout these three seasons, his quiet response to his wife’s critical remarks reveals just how deeply hurt he is. Here, there’s no need for anything extravagant—Yadav’s nuance speaks for itself.

Neena Gupta, on the other hand, always lights up whatever scene she is in on screen, captivating the audience with her effortless presence and immaculate cotton sarees. Manju Devi speaking up and taking an active part in village council sessions was a welcome change. We still have the same issue with the creators, though: there wasn’t enough of her on the show. Sanvikaa with Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta in a still from the series.

This time around, Rinky is shown taking the initiative and starting the romance, demonstrating that Sanvikaa has lived up to her role. With Sunita Rajwar and Ashok Pathak giving their characters the utmost respect, Durgesh Kumar as Bhushan and Pankaj Jha as MLA Chandrakishore Singh are flawless.