Bhuvan Bam ‘goes method’ for intensive Kuku Ki Kundali shoot; all you need to know

Bhuvan Bam transitions from YouTube to a Dharma Productions debut in Kuku Ki Kundali. He’s juggling intense shoots, a period drama role, and Dhindora S2 evolving into a major Bollywood force.

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Bhuvan Bam is about to embark on his next big professional move after a smooth shift to OTT acclaim and digital content creation. The eccentric romantic comedy Kuku Ki Kundali will be the actor's first feature film. This is a giant step forward for Bam, who became famous through his BB Ki Vines YouTube channel and is now being backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

Who is leading the creative mind behind Kuku Ki Kundali?

Mr & Mrs Mahi and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl director Sharan Sharma unites Bam and Wamiqa Gabbi in this film. The content creator-turned-actor is reportedly preparing to start a rigorous shooting schedule for the film, according to industry insiders.

According to an insider informing HT City, "Bhuvan Bam is going all out currently to prepare for his big-screen debut. He’ll leave for the schedule in the first week of February, and he will be shooting for Kuku Ki Kundali for almost 50 days at a stretch. In total, he’ll clock close to 75 days for his big screen debut film. It’s a marathon schedule, but he’s committed to pushing himself because the scale of the project demands that kind of focus," which offers an explanation for the difficult production schedule.

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How has Bhuvan Bam prepared for this method acting challenge?

Reportedly, Bam spent the whole month of January preparing for the role. He has been doing this foundation while simultaneously preparing for other initiatives that are coming soon. The insider claims that the actor has fully immersed himself in the character, approaching it as a complete reset. The situation isn't the typical shoot-break-shoot scenario. He intends to be fully immersed in his role for an extended period of time.

Despite the film's romantic comedy billing, rumours have circulated that it features a supernatural twist and a "ghost marriage" scenario. The protagonist, Kuku, supposedly faces an astrological dilemma and faces the impossible choice of marrying a ghost to fix a defect in his kundali (horoscope). People who are familiar with Bam's comic style will likely enjoy this combination of the supernatural and comedy.

How did Bhuvan Bam progress from YouTube to Dharma Productions?

The ten-year wait for Bam to land the lead role with Dharma Productions is now over. His acting career took off after his breakout on BB Ki Vines and he went on to star in the self-produced series Dhindora and the scathing Taaza Khabar. He demonstrated his skill as a writer of long-form storytelling and received critical praise for both series.

The Revolutionaries (a period drama by Nikkhil Advani) would include Bam before the release of Kuku Ki Kundali in cinemas. The series, which stars Bam, Rohit Saraf, and Pratibha Ranta, will release on Amazon Prime Video. The actor transformed his body drastically to play the part of a youthful independence warrior. Furthermore, he continues to diligently write the script for Dhindora Season 2.

What does this shift mean for Bhuvan Bam's industry standing?

With an ambitious slate of projects and an impending high-stakes Bollywood debut, Bhuvan Bam has transformed from a mere internet sensation into a formidable force in the entertainment industry.

Kuku Ki Kundali FAQs:

Q: Who is the female lead in Kuku Ki Kundali?

A: Wamiqa Gabbi stars as the female lead opposite Bhuvan Bam in Kuku Ki Kundali. Gabbi is well-known for her acclaimed performances in series like Jubilee and Khufiya, as well as her recent role in the film Bhool Chuk Maaf.

Q: Is Bhuvan Bam making his Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions?

A: Yes. After a decade of digital success with BB Ki Vines and hit web series like Taaza Khabar, Bhuvan Bam is making his official big-screen debut in a lead role backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions with Kuku Ki Kundali.

Q: Who is the director of Kuku Ki Kundali?

A: Kuku Ki Kundali is directed by Sharan Sharma. He is widely recognized for his work on the biographical drama Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl and the sports-romance Mr & Mrs Mahi.

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