Bulloo Kumar, who plays Madhav in 'Panchayat 4,' left his family to struggle in Mumbai. Battling financial hardship and criticism, he carved a niche for himself in acting. He is now in the hearts of the audience, but the story behind him is incredibly inspiring.
Bulloo Kumar: The deeper the struggle, the brighter the shine. This saying perfectly applies to Bulloo Kumar, a rising actor in TVF's hit web series 'Panchayat 4.' While the lead characters of the show, like Binod, Banrakas, and Prahlad Cha, are trending on social media, another character has won the hearts of the audience with his simplicity and acting – that's Madhav, played by Bulloo Kumar.
Madhav's character makes his presence felt in small but impactful scenes. But the story behind it, Bulloo Kumar's personal life, is no less than a movie script. Battling poverty, taunts, family opposition, and loneliness, Bulloo Kumar has achieved the position he is being seen as an example today.
'Side Role in 'Panchayat 4', but the Impact is Tremendous
'Panchayat Season 4,' released on May 18, 2025, once again won the hearts of the people with its simple yet profound story. In this season, where the clash of political and social issues was shown between the main characters, supporting characters like Madhav breathed life into the show. Bulloo Kumar's character Madhav joins prominent characters like Bhushan and Binod, and his desi style, dialogue, and witty dialogues are being loved by the audience. #MadhavInPanchayat is also trending on social media.
Bulloo's Real-Life 'Panchayat'
Bulloo Kumar hails from a common family in Bihar. At one point, financial constraints forced him so much that it became impossible to even pay the children's fees. But then he made a decision – to go to Mumbai and try his luck. Without any film background, without any godfather, and without any guarantee, Bulloo reached Mumbai. He left his wife and three children in the village because it was impossible to support them. Many nights went by empty-stomached, but Bulloo never gave up.
Called a 'Nachania' (Dancer), But Had a Dream of Becoming an Actor
Bulloo revealed in an interview how initially, relatives and villagers would taunt him – 'He's gone to become a dancer,' 'He's doing drama,' 'He has run away from his family.' But today, the same people are sharing his video clips and memes. He said, 'I have told my children not to think about enjoying my money, work hard yourselves. What I am doing is not a life of luxury; it is both my need and my dream.'
Luck Changed Without a Fuss
After being cast in 'Panchayat 4,' a change began to come in Bulloo Kumar's life. Earlier, people used to ignore him; now they recognize him. Earlier, he had to plead for auditions; now, he gets direct calls. However, Bulloo still lives in a small room in Mumbai and has not been able to bring his family with him. His dream is that one day he can bring his family to Mumbai, provide his children with a good education here.
The Death of Mother, Father, and Brother Became an Inner Pain
In the emotional part of his story, Bulloo also shared how his father, mother, and brother died due to illness. "I could not do anything for their treatment; this pain is still in my heart," he said. This pain makes him b even today. According to him, his struggle, which he has lived in real life, reflects in every scene.
'Panchayat' Proved - Every Character Matters
'Panchayat' is a web series in which every small and big character gets as much importance as the lead actor shines. Bulloo Kumar's Madhav is also a great example of this. This series also showed the audience that acting is not just a monopoly of famous faces but recognition of talent – even if it is a boy who has come from a village.
