- By Tanya Garg
- Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Panchayat makers confirmed the fifth season of Prime Video web series. Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Faisal Malik, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha are among the impressive cast members of the comedy drama. Raghubir Yadav, the Pradhan ji who played Manju Devi's husband, stole the show. He is also known for his work in movies, including 1942: A Love Story, Aaja Nachle, Dilli 6, Peepli Live, Lagaan, Piku, and many more. The actor's personal life, however, has also gained a lot of attention.
Raghubir Yadav married Poornima Kharga, who was a Kathak dancer in 1988. However, they split up in 1995. He allegedly had an affair with actor Sanjay Mishra's wife. His estranged wifr disclosed that filmmaker and actor Nandita Das and the Panchayat actor were also involved romantically outside of marriage.
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Raghubir Yadav's former wife said that after their marriage began to fell apart after just seven years when fell in love with Nandita Das. What followed next shocked many in the industry. His wife revealed that he was in a live-in relationship with actor Sanjay Mishra's wife Roshni Achreja. Poornima claimed that he shared a building with Sanjay Mishra after moving to Goregaon in an interview with SpotboyE.
Sanjay Mishra's wife, Roshni Achreja, became close with Raghubir Yadav, who frequently visited him. After falling in love with Lagaan actor and getting pregnant, she filed for divorce from Sanjay. Poornima revealed that Raghubir and Roshni have been living together.
"Raghubir is living-in with Sanjay Mishra's wife Roshni Achreja. He himself has admitted in Court. They have a 14-year-old son!" she shared. Poornima filed a lawsuit demanding Rs. 10 crore in alimony and Rs. 1 lakh per month in maintenance.
About Panchayat Season 5
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Since its launch in 2018, Panchayat has grown to become one of India's most beloved online shows, featuring everything from political conflicts to endearing humor. The show has become a unique fusion of small-town charm and big-screen genius thanks to its unadulterated simplicity, endearing characters, and grounded storytelling, which have won over both reviewers and viewers. The long-awaited debut of Panchayat Season 5 in 2026 has been announced by Amazon Prime Video.