From Stage to Screen: The Enduring Friendship of Neena Gupta and Sunita Rajwar

In the political drama series 'Panchayat,' Neena Gupta and Sunita Rajwar may play rivals Manju Devi and Kranti Devi, but their off-screen friendship tells a different story. The two actresses trace their friendship back to their theatre days and have continued working together, including on the film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' and the popular Amazon Prime series 'Panchayat.'

Gupta shared in an interview with PTI how delighted she was to learn Rajwar was part of the 'Panchayat' cast, relishing shared moments of cooking and companionship off-set. The duo's professional relationship is marked by mutual support, with Rajwar seeking Gupta's advice on role offers and both actresses routinely staying informed of each other's projects.

The series 'Panchayat,' set in a fictional Uttar Pradesh village, has gained a significant following, praised for its authenticity and simplicity. As it enters its fourth season, tensions between Gupta's and Rajwar's characters promise to escalate, while off-screen, the actresses continue to nurture their longstanding bond with admiration and respect for each other's craft.

(With inputs from agencies.)