Panchayat Makes History, Becomes the First Series to Be Included in WAVES 2025

The popular series Panchayat has created history by becoming the first-ever series to be selected for inclusion in WAVES 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian web content on a global platform.

Desk Report: Panchayat – A Heartwarming and Humorous Web Series Makes It to WAVES Summit 2025

Panchayat is a delightful and emotional web series that portrays the story of Phulera, a village in Uttar Pradesh. The show follows Abhishek Tripathi (played by Jitendra Kumar), an engineering graduate who becomes the secretary of the village panchayat.

According to reports, Panchayat has been officially selected for the prestigious WAVES Summit 2025, held in Mumbai. The series is praised for its lighthearted yet insightful portrayal of rural life, local politics, and human relationships. Notable actors like Neena Gupta (as Manju Devi), Raghubir Yadav (as Brij Bhushan), and Chandan Roy (as Vikas) have been part of the series. So far, three seasons of Panchayat have been released.

WAVES 2025 to Be Held at Mumbai's Jio World Centre from May 1 to 4

The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 is a major event where filmmakers, actors, and storytellers will come together to discuss the future of films, web series, and digital content. The summit will feature appearances by iconic stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Ranbir Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone.

On the third day of WAVES 2025, a special session titled "Making of Panchayat: Grassroot Storytelling" will take place. In this session, Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Faisal Malik will discuss the story of Panchayat and the importance of regional narratives. The session will also honor the show's contribution to digital media.