In a surprising turn of events, Bhuvan Bam, the popular YouTuber and content creator, is confirmed to make his Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions. The news, revealed unintentionally by Karan Johar during a conversation with comedian Zarna Garg, has created a buzz among fans and industry insiders alike.
Johar, in a candid moment, mentioned Bam's transition from being "one of the biggest YouTubers" to leading a film for Dharma Productions. Realizing his slip, Johar jokingly apologized for revealing the "big secret". The video of this accidental reveal quickly went viral, confirming the speculation that had been circulating for some time.
The film, reportedly titled "Kuku Ki Kundali," is said to be a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma, known for his work in "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" and "Mr. & Mrs. Mahi". Bhuvan Bam will share screen space with Wamiqa Gabbi, known for her work in both Bollywood and OTT platforms.
Bhuvan Bam rose to fame with his YouTube channel "BB Ki Vines," known for its relatable humor and engaging characters. Before his Bollywood debut, Bam has already made a mark in the digital space with web series like "Taaza Khabar" and "Dhindora".
"My aim with this film is that whoever watches it should feel, 'The guy on the screen is one of our own.' I always want to give them this feeling that wherever they are from if they work hard and are dedicated enough, they can achieve anything," Bam stated. He also praised Sharma's vision, expressing that working with him has been both reassuring and creatively fulfilling.
The casting of Bhuvan Bam highlights a growing trend of production houses tapping into digital-native talent with established audiences. Several other content creators have successfully transitioned to mainstream cinema, including Prajakta Koli (MostlySane), who starred in "Jug Jugg Jeeyo," Kusha Kapila, who appeared in "Ghost Stories" and "Sukhee," and Dolly Singh, who featured in "Double XL". Harsh Beniwal transitioned with "Student of the Year 2" and later headlined the web series "Campus Diaries", and Niharika NM has also stepped into cinema, sharing screen space with Vijay Sethupathi in a pan-India project.
Bhuvan Bam is currently managing a demanding schedule, recently revealing that he has been continuously shooting for almost 100 days straight, juggling multiple projects. He mentioned that he still has about 15–20 days of filming left to complete his current commitments. Currently shooting in Mumbai, he shared that he would soon be traveling to Madhya Pradesh for the next phase of filming. A source revealed that Bhuvan's recent shoot in Madhya Pradesh was for “The Revolutionaries,” and there are also talks that he may film portions of “Dhindora 2” in the state.
With Dharma Productions backing the film and Sharan Sharma directing, "Kuku Ki Kundali" is already generating significant buzz as one of the most anticipated releases.
