A real incident inspired the denouement, reveals Jitendra Kumar

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The climax of the recently released third season of Panchayat was inspired by a true incident, according to actor Jitendra Kumar.

In an interview with Pink VillaKumar, who plays the protagonist Sachiv I In the series, it was revealed that videos of the actual event were used as reference.

“The videos of this incident are available and we executed the scene based on them,” he said.

Behind the scenes of the decisive ‘Panchayat’ confrontation

Kumar further detailed the process of filming the scene.

The sequence was shot in one night after multiple rehearsals, ensuring a well-choreographed but seemingly chaotic confrontation.

The team’s goal was to make the scene appear on-screen without a script to avoid any filming issues, thus contributing to its realistic portrayal and audience appeal.

In the climax, a massive fight breaks out between almost every character, marking a departure for the series which has so far focused on tranquility and peace.

Panchayat’s Journey: From Season 1 to Season 3

Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, Panchayat first aired on Amazon Prime Video in April 2020.

The series quickly received a massive response from viewers, leading to the release of a second season in 2022 and a third season on May 28, 2024.

The plot revolves around an engineering graduate who becomes a Panchayat secretary in the fictional town of Phulera, Uttar Pradesh, due to limited job options.