'Dreams come true': Bhuvan Bam confirms Bollywood debut with KJo
What's the story
YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam has confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. He will star alongside Wamiqa Gabbi in Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. On Saturday, Bam shared a picture of his signed "artist agreement" with Dharma and wrote, "Sapne dekho doston, poore ho jaate hain."
Gratitude expressed
Bam's post and industry reactions
In the comments, he added a message for fans that read, "Wouldn't have been possible without your support. Need your blessings always." The announcement sparked excitement among fans and the entertainment industry. Johar responded, saying, "Kundli match ho gaya." Producer Guneet Monga dropped red heart and nazar emojis while digital creator Kusha Kapila cheered for Bam, calling him "truly a trailblazer." Rajkummar Rao wrote, "Bahut Bahut mubarak mere bhai."
Career progression
Transition from digital to Bollywood
Bam, who rose to fame with his YouTube channel BB Ki Vines, has previously worked in the web series Taaza Khabar. He has also been a part of TVF's Bachelors and Rafta Rafta, and will be seen in the Amazon Prime Video series The Revolutionaries. It also stars Pratibha Ranta, Rohit Saraf, and Gurfateh Pirzada. His collaboration with Dharma Productions marks a significant step in his career progression.
Early leak
Earlier, Johar's accidental reveal about Bam's film
In September, Johar accidentally revealed Bam's Bollywood debut during a candid chat with comedian Zarna Garg. He praised Bam and casually mentioned he would be the lead actor in a Dharma Productions film. Realizing his mistake, Johar clarified it was meant to be a "big secret." Despite the early leak, Bam's official announcement has generated immense excitement among fans.