PANCHAYAT 2 wins first OTT Award for web series at 54th IFFI
After the resounding success of the debut season, the second season delves deeper into Abhishek’s life in Phulera.
54th IFFI: Panchayat 2, the heartwarming Hindi comedy-drama series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has won the prestigious first-ever OTT Award for Web Series at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, Panchayat 2 intricately weaves the story of Abhishek Tripathi, an urban graduate who reluctantly embraces the role of secretary at a dilapidated Panchayat office in the remote fictional village of Phulera, located in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.
After the resounding success of the debut season, the second season delves deeper into Abhishek’s life in Phulera, as he takes on new challenges amid the village politics as he prepares for his CAT exams and strives for a business future. Laced with relatable moments and abundant humor, this season candidly portrays the daily trials and tribulations of village life, spotlighting Abhishek’s evolving relationships with Pradhan, Vikas, Prahlad and Manju Devi as he juggles various village issues.
Earlier, at the inaugural event of the 54th IFFI, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur had said that the OTT industry has boomed in India and original content made in India employs thousands of people. Highlighting the dynamic growth rate of 28% per year in this sector, the minister said the OTT awards were introduced to honor exceptional digital content creators across platforms.
Panchayat 2 stood out among the latest nominations including Rocket Boys Season 1 by Abhay Pannu, Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi by Rahul Pandey & Satish Nair, and Human directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Mozez Singh.
The judging panel also unanimously recommended a special mention for the web series Rocket Boys Season 1, streaming on Sony Liv.
The competition received as many as 32 entries in 10 languages from 15 OTT platforms.