Chandan Roy was born and brought up in Bihar. He studied mass communication in Patna and Delhi before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. He rose to fame with his role as Vikas in the popular web series Panchayat.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Chandan Roy shares what audiences can expect from Panchayat Season 4 and how it will be different from previous seasons. He also talks about his journey into acting and what inspired him to become an actor. Plus, he reveals an untold story about why he changed his name from Chandan Rai to Chandan Roy.

Introduction – 00:00

Panchayat Season 4 – 00:33

What Makes Panchayat Special – 01:55

Story Behind 'Vikas' Accent – 03:23

Actors from Rural India – 05:52

Creative Freedom on Set – 09:41

From Bihar to Delhi to Mumbai – 11:02

Inspiration Behind Name Change – 13:46

Family Reaction to Panchayat – 14:42

Working with Big Stars – 15:39

Local Accent – 17:14

Why He Left Journalism – 18:10