The popular Amazon Prime series, Panchayat, has won hearts throughout the country for its portrayal of the grassroots levels of India, with comedic twists. The show is carried not just by one main lead, but through every character, whether in big or small roles. One such character is ‘Prahlad Cha’, played by Faisal Malik. With his acting, the actor has become a fan favourite, making the audience cry and laugh with him. However, before receiving this love from viewers, Faisal once had to face immense struggle while starting out his acting career in Mumbai.
Faisal Malik left Prayagraj at the age of 22 and settled in Mumbai
Faisal Malik was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. But at the age of 22, he left his home and made his way towards the city of dreams and Bollywood’s epicentre, Mumbai. Without any connections in the city, those early days were spent in hardship, Faisal had stated in an interview with Rediff in 2022. The actor said that after arriving in Mumbai, he realised how different it was. But despite the struggles, Faisal praised the city touted as Mayanagri, and said that Mumbai is the best city in the world, as it shows people the reality. The actor said:
“Bombay duniya ka sabse achcha sheher hai, woh aapko reality dikhata hai”.