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Panchayat actors Faisal Malik and Chandan Roy share a special bond, praised for their on-screen camaraderie.
Chandan Roy On Panchayat Co-star Faisal Malik
Ever since its debut, Prime Video’s fan-favourite show Panchayat has charmed audiences with its slice-of-life storytelling and unforgettable characters. Now, as the official announcement confirms that Season 5 is set to launch in 2026, anticipation is already building among fans eager to return to Phulera. At the heart of this world is an endearing duo that fans simply can’t get enough of — Prahlad Cha and Vikas, brought to life brilliantly by Faisal Malik and Chandan Roy, respectively. Season after season, their camaraderie, laced with humour and innocence, has become one of the show’s most loved highlights, bringing warmth, laughter, and an effortless charm to Phulera.
At the Prime Day 2025 event in Delhi, actors Chandan Roy and Faisal Malik fondly reflected on their off-screen bond. In an engaging session moderated by Shilangi Mukherji, Director and Head of SVOD Business, Prime Video, India, Chandan credited Faisal entirely for the friendship that blossomed beyond the camera.
Praising Faisal for his warmth, Chandan said, “Our friendship, without a doubt, is because of Faisal, sir. His warmth is unmatched. He has this rare ability to make anyone feel like an old friend, even if you’ve just met him. You could spend just two hours with him, and it would feel like you’ve known him for years. Whether we were on set or at a hotel, he always made sure I was well-fed, with the most delicious meals. That simple act of care spoke volumes and naturally brought us closer. He welcomes people into his world with open arms, and that’s what makes him so special. All credit to him for the bond we share.”
When asked who his best friend from the Panchayat cast is, Faisal promptly replied, “Chandan! We share a brotherly bond.” Echoing the sentiment, Chandan added with a smile, “Honestly, we’re like Bade Miyaan and Chote Miyaan.”
Produced by The Viral Fever, Panchayat Season 4 is created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, written by Chandan Kumar, and directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya. Streaming exclusively on Prime Video, the series features a stellar cast including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak and Pankaj Jha.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
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