Imagine Panchayat without Jitendra Kumar, a show centered around village life and the panchayat office. It’s hard to picture, right? But here’s an interesting twist: Jitendra Kumar was initially not on board with the idea. In fact, he thought Panchayat would be similar to the US-based show The Office and wasn’t sure if it was the right fit for him. Little did he know, his role would become one of the most iconic characters in the OTT space.  As reported by PTI, Jitendra Kumar, who plays the lead role of Abhishek Tripathi in Panchayat, revealed that he was initially not intended to be part of the series. He shared that he never expected to be cast in the show, as the original concept was centered around a panchayat office, similar to the US series The Office, focusing on a few interior characters. However, after conducting thorough research and a location recce, the creators realized the story could not be confined to just the office and decided to expand it into the broader world. Jitendra Kumar …