Karan Johar's 'Kuku Ki Kundali': Bhuvan Bam to make Bollywood film debut; joins Wamiqa Gabbi in lead
As per recent reports by Cinema Express, the digital sensation will make his Hindi film debut in 'Kuku Ki Kundali,' where he will share screen space with the talented Wamiqa Gabbi.
The project is said to be produced by none other than
Karan Johar
under his banner.
A Promising Duo and Familiar Director
The film is reportedly a romantic comedy with a strong family entertainer vibe, and it will be directed by
Sharan Sharma
. Sharma is known for his earlier work on 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' and more recently, 'Mr & Mrs Mahi'. With a filmmaker like him at the helm and Dharma Productions backing the project, expectations are naturally high. Although an official announcement is still awaited, the news has already sparked curiosity among moviegoers, especially those who have followed both Bhuvan and Wamiqa's journeys in different spaces of entertainment.
Wamiqa's recent performance and Bhuvan's next steps
Wamiqa Gabbi, fresh off her performance in 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' opposite Rajkummar Rao, has been steadily making her mark with every project. She also has the Tamil film 'Genie' in her lineup, showcasing her versatile choices. On the other hand, Bhuvan Bam recently appeared in the dark-comedy web series 'Taaza Khabar,' which earned praise and led to a second season. He will also be seen in the upcoming historical series 'The Revolutionaries', based on Sanjeev Sanyal's book.
As he now prepares for a theatrical debut, fans of both stars have plenty to look forward to in the coming months.
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