Neena Gupta speaks on Manju Devi’s journey ahead of Panchayat 4 release: “If women want to lead, they absolutely can” 4 : Bollywood News

It’s election time in Phulera, and the stakes have never been higher. Prime Video has officially announced the new release date of its most loved and eagerly awaited series— Panchayat Season 4. The recently unveiled trailer has already created a nationwide buzz, clocking over 5.5 million views in just two days. With the iconic ‘lauki’ making its return, the brand new season brings an electrifying mix of naare bazi, rural charm, and a gripping power struggle at the heart of it all. Leading the charge this time are two formidable forces—Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar)—whose characters have evolved into powerful voices in Phulera’s political landscape, adding new layers and depth to this heartland franchise.

Neena Gupta speaks on Manju Devi’s journey ahead of Panchayat 4 release: “If women want to lead, they absolutely can”Reflecting on her character’s evolution in the series, actress Neena Gupta said, “My growth with Panchayat really began in Season 1, especially during the flag hoisting scene— that was Manju Devi’s turning point. In most villages, women are often okay with not knowing or learning certain things, but what I loved about my character was that she decided to break that pattern. She slowly became more firm, more curious, and eventually more independent. And that kind of change doesn’t happen overnight— in real life, it’s a slow process. It’s a fact that the concept of Pradhanpati still exists in many parts of our country. Through this series, I’m so glad we could show that if women want to take charge and lead, they absolutely can.”

Sunita Rajwar echoed that sentiment while speaking about the strength she found in her character Kranti Dev, “Playing Kranti Devi has always been a fascinating experience for me. What drew me to her character was how she stands tall, not just beside her husband, but as an equal. She’s not just a housewife from a village—she thinks and reacts like any empowered woman would, no matter where she comes from. That strength and equality in her relationship really stood out to me. I’ve truly loved embodying this side of her. And when you get close to a character like this, you start relating to them in your own life, too. At the end of the day, we’re all human—we all carry a bit of innocence within us. It’s not just the audience who connects with the character; the actor does too. I feel genuinely happy and grateful to play her.”

Returning with its signature humor, heart, and grounded storytelling, the latest season welcomes back its beloved ensemble cast, including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha. 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. Get ready for some heightened emotions as Panchayat Season 4 promises another unforgettable chapter in Phulera—streaming on Prime Video from June 24.

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