Meet Faisal Malik, The Actor Who Plays Prahlad Pandey In Panchayat

I was already expecting to like Panchayat 2 because of the great foundation of the first season. I was nevertheless astonished to see the second season’s sensibility reinforced. Then there came this conclusion, which is possibly the finest of any Indian web series released in recent years.

Let me tell you that in season 2 also, Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra) is still working as the Panchayat Secretary in Fakauli, but he has grown as a person. He’s more passionate, worried, and troubled. He has developed a sense of responsibility as a result of the calm afternoons and star-filled evenings. He’s also yearning for love and friendship unconsciously. The type that happens by itself, even if you don’t want it to!

While the first season mainly revolves around Abhishek, season 2 brings us the new dimensions of Phulera residents.

OK! I have already anticipated that Abhishek, nevertheless, also is going to steal the spotlight as did in season 1. But the thing that this time, many characters who appeared minor in the first season come up with their own story this time. One of the characters is Prahlad Pandey (role played by Faisal Malik).

Faisal Malik as Prahlad Pandey in Panchayat

Prahlad Pandey doesn’t have his own story in the first season despite being the fact that he is the Up Pradhan of the village and one of the closest associates of Pradhan Pati, famously known as Pradhan Ji in the village.

But in season 2, his story has become more and more intriguing when we came to know the fact that he also has family in the form of his one and only child Rahul Pandey (the character played by Shiv Swaroop) who is a soldier in Indian Army. And the relationship between them is more like friends rather father and a son. The way they play or when Prahlad made chapattis for him. Faisal’s fatherly side has touched everyone’s hearts.

At the conclusion of season 2, when his son was martyred in Kashmir, where he stole the whole limelight in the last moments of the show. His character development from being a funny and jolly person to a serious and lonely being has moistened everyone’s eyes.

Who is Faisal Malik?

Faisal Malik is a Prayagraj native. He had a lifelong passion for performing, which led him to Mumbai at the age of 22.

However, knowing what he went through and what happened to his family before arriving in Mumbai will astound you. He has had a difficult personal life. In a previous interview with TEDx Talks, he revealed this. He said that his younger brother died of the renal disease when he was in the ninth grade. He and his entire family were unable to recover from his brother’s demise, then he came to know that his sister has done suicide due to academic failure.

Faizal Malik lost control after that and wasted five years of his life. Faisal had stated that he would hold everyone accountable for his brother and sister’s deaths. He had abandoned his studies. Faizal’s parents and family were furious with him. No one wanted to be around Faisal at one point.

But soon he realized that he have to do something, so he did his graduation. After completing his B. Com in Lucknow, his father moved him to Mumbai to pursue an MBA. He was, however, unable to concentrate on his studies. Someone recommended he try acting, but he realised it would be difficult. To make ends meet, he took up odd jobs.

He landed a job as a tapestry weaver. Because there was no place to sleep, I had to spend the evenings at the station. Many times I had to go hungry. Faizal Malik spent his days like this.

How did Faisal Malik get a big break in the industry?

He went through a lot of hardships but never gave up on his dream. He took a cinematography course since he was interested in art and films. He worked his way up from production assistant to lineman. But when Faizal Malik received Gangs of Wasseypur, his life transformed.

He played the character of a police officer in this film. Faizal Malik’s path became easier after that. He appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Fraud Saiyan and Black Widow.

He also established the Hamari Film Company as his own production company. Under this name, Faizal Malik produced several TV series and films. Films like Kangana Ranaut’s Revolver Rani, Main Aur Charles, and Saat Uchcheke are among them. Along with his wife Kumud Shahi, Faizal Malik makes material for several OTT platforms. Faizal Malik has also received several accolades for his work.

Fans praised Faisal Malik heart touching performance and praised him

No one prepared me for the final episode of #PanchayatSeason2 😭😭

Faisal Malik as Prahlad Pandey has my heart ❤️

— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) May 23, 2022

My mon just finished watching Panchayat. She thinks Prahlad Pandey will contest election against the sitting MLA and win it.

— Shubhendu (@BBTheorist) May 22, 2022

You have often seen him in films and TV series in light hearted comic roles but his range is unbelievable when it comes to intense somber acts. That’s an appreciation tweet for Faisal Malik. What an actor he is pic.twitter.com/z23vvI5lIy

— RJ Fahad (@rjfahad) May 19, 2022

@malikfeb sir.. You made us cry in the last. Hats off to your acting.. See you in next season. Good luck. pic.twitter.com/Rv6JoRcXBI

— Pankaj Kumar Verma (@pv3253) May 23, 2022

This scene just broke me and i had tears in my eyes. #PanchayatSeason2 #Panchayat #amazonprime #faisalmalik #jitu #chandan 🥺🥺@PrimeVideo pic.twitter.com/48agkNdf5r

— ASHISH KUMAR JHA (@AshishJha310161) May 20, 2022

Bless the Faisal Malik-Chandan Roy tag team. Always making the scene better, whether they’re at the centre or on the sidelines

— Uday Bhatia (@yooday) May 21, 2022

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