Panaji, Nov 29: Hindi comedy-drama series ‘Panchayat 2’, streaming on Amazon Prime, won the first OTT award for a web series at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that concluded on Tuesday.
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, ‘Panchayat 2’ intricately weaves the story of Abhishek Tripathi, an urban graduate who reluctantly plays the role of a secretary in a dilapidated panchayat office in the remote fictional village of Phulera.
Following the success of its first season, the second season delves deeper into Abhishek’s life in Phulera, dealing with new challenges amid village politics while preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT) and striving for a corporate future.
The second season, full of relatable moments and humour, vividly portrays the daily trials of rural life, highlighting various village issues with Abhishek’s Pradhan, Vikas, Prahlad and Manju Devi.
The fascinating series ‘Panchayat Season 2’ claims the Best OTT Award at #IFFI54, marking a well-deserved victory! Congratulations to the entire team for this monumental achievement! pic.twitter.com/8xZqiIV7pZ
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023
At the inaugural ceremony of the 54th IFFI, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur highlighted the rapidly growing OTT industry in India and its contribution to employment through the creation of original content. The OTT Awards were launched to honor exceptional digital content creators across various platforms.
‘Panchayat 2’ leads the final nominations, which include ‘Rocket Boys: Season 1’, ‘Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi’ and ‘Humans’.
The jury panel also recommended a special mention for ‘Rocket Boys: Season 1’. The competition received an impressive 32 entries across 10 languages from 15 OTT platforms.