People in Lucknow were left bewildered and amused when a massive bottle gourd (lauki) mysteriously appeared at the bustling 1090 Chauraha. Videos of the giant vegetable quickly circulated on social media, with one user filming the towering lauki and asking viewers to guess its purpose.
Soon, the mystery was solved, it was a quirky promotional stunt for the upcoming season of the hit series Panchayat. The bottle gourd has gained symbolic value in the show, particularly in Season 4, where it becomes the election symbol of Manju Devi, played by Neena Gupta.
Internet Reactions Add to the Fun
The unusual installation triggered hilarious reactions online. One user quipped, “Dekh raha hai Binod kaise janta ke paise se lauki banayi ja rahi hai.” Another added, “It’s Pradhan ji’s election symbol in the upcoming election.” A third chimed in, “When a group of mothers come together to make veggies cool for Gen Z then this happens.”
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The fourth season will follow a full-blown electoral battle between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar), both vying for the post of village Pradhan. Their campaigns, complete with catchy songs, festive events, and clever political tricks, promise both humour and intrigue.
Originally slated to release on July 2, Panchayat Season 4 will now premiere on June 24, thanks to overwhelming fan enthusiasm and an online poll that encouraged early launch.
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya, the show stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha. The series will stream on Prime Video.
