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Full Name | Bhushan Kumar Dua |
Profession(s) | Music Producer, Film Producer, Chairman and Managing Director of T-Series |
Famous For | Being the Chairman and Managing Director of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet inches– 5’ 9” |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 27 November 1977 |
Age (as of 2020) | 43 Years |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
Debut | Filmmaking: Tum Bin (2001) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Travelling, Reading |
Controversies | • In 2018, in the middle of the #MeToo movement in Bollywood, an anonymous actress took to Twitter to claim that she was dropped from the film because she “refused to sleep with the ‘boss’.” According to the actress, Bhushan offered her a 3-movie deal and called her to meet him at a bungalow in Versova. The actress claimd that the producer was “looking for a relationship that involves work and pleasure.” Later, Bhushan Kumar released a statement in which he denied the sexual harassment allegations against him. He said, “I am appalled and anguished to know that my name has been dragged in this #MeToo by some anonymous person(s). The allegations against me are bad on the face of it. I have enjoyed an impeccable reputation and have always maintained professionalism. The tweet has been used as a tool to defame me and malign my reputation.” [1]The Times of India
• Following the suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput, Sonu Nigam posted a video on Instagram on 18 June 2020, accusing two music companies in India of diminishing his image and having full control over the entire music industry in India. On 22 June 2020, he posted another video in which he explicitly accused Bhushan Kumar of damaging his image and not promoting new talents in the industry. Later, Bhushan Kumar’s wife, Divya Khosla Kumar also posted a video and responded to Sonu Nigam’s allegations. [2]The Quint • In July 2021, a case of rape was registered against him at DN Nagar Police Station after a 30-year-old woman accused him of allegedly raping her on the pretext of offering her work in the film industry. [3]The Times of India • On 30 August 2023, Bhushan Kumar found himself at the center of controversy as an FIR was filed against him in relation to a scene from the film ‘Yaariyan 2,’ which he had produced. The controversy arose from a scene in the film where actor Meezaan Jafri could be seen wearing a kirpan, which was seen as offensive to Sikh sentiments as according to the Sikh Code of Conduct, only a baptised Sikh could wear the ‘kirpan’. The FIR was registered in Jalandhar, Punjab, under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs). The actor Meezaan Jafri, directors, and other producers of the film were also named in the complaint. On 1 September 2023, another case was lodged against Bhushan Kumar, along with others, following a complaint by members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), under the same charges. Later, in an interview, the filmmakers claimed that Meezaan was actually wearing a khukri, not a kirpan, but the SGPC members expressed their dissatisfaction, insisting that Sikhs could differentiate between the two. As a result, the filmmakers edited the scenes to blur the kirpan, although the gatra, a cloth belt used to carry the kirpan, remained visible. [4]Hindustan Times |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Best Music Album Award for “ROY” (2015) at 61st Filmfare Awards 2016 • Best Film Award for “Hindi Medium” (2017) at Filmfare Awards 2018 |
Girls, Affairs, and More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Divya Khosla |
Marriage Date | 13 February 2005 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Divya Khosla Kumar (Actress, Director, Producer) |
Children | Son– Ruhaan Kumar Daughter– None |
Parents | Father– Gulshan Kumar (Businessman, Film Producer) Mother– Sudesh Kumari Dua |
Siblings | Brother– None Sister(s)– Tulsi Kumar (Playback Singer) Khushali Kumar (Model, Fashion Designer) |
Style Quotient | |
Car(s) Collection | Ferrari 458, Mercedes S Class, Mercedes Maybach S600 |
Money Factor |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Bhushan Kumar
- He hails from a distinguished and affluent family of musicians, born in Delhi, India.
- At the young age of 19 in 1997, he assumed control of his music company T-Series following the passing of his father. Within a short period, he ascended to the positions of Chairman and Managing Director at T-Series, which is renowned as India’s leading music company.
- As the Managing Director of T-Series, he successfully broadened the company’s business ventures to include CDs, cassettes, video/audio tapes, electronics, and film production. He swiftly diversified the enterprise by venturing into newer media forms such as mobile, digital, Satellite Radio, and FM Radio for soundtracks, ultimately expanding into the realm of filmmaking.
- In just 15 years of his venture in the Indian Film Industry, he successfully grew his music and film production enterprise across over 24 countries worldwide.
- In recognition of his remarkable impact on the music industry and his efforts in promoting Indian music overseas, the government of India has bestowed an honor upon him in the prestigious Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council.
- He obtained the soundtracks from numerous successful films such as Don (2006), Jab We Met (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007), Fashion (2008), Dabangg (2010), Son of Sardaar (2012), Dabangg 2 (2012), Lootera (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), and many others.
- In the Indian Music Industry, he has played a pivotal role in nurturing emerging talents such as Himesh Reshammiya and Mithoon. Additionally, he provided valuable support to Atif Aslam during the creation of his music video “Zindagi Aa Raha Hun Main,” with music directed by Amaal Malik and featuring Tiger Shroff in the video.
- In addition to music, he has also contributed to the production of numerous Bollywood hits such as “Tum Bin” (2001), “Lucky: No Time for Love” (2005), “Bhool Bhulaiya” (2007), “Ready” (2011), “Aashiqui 2” (2013), “Bhoothnath Returns” (2014), “Creature 3D” (2014), “All Is Well” (2015), and many others.
- Bhushan Kumar officially sealed the deal for the film “Mogul,” a biopic showcasing the life of Gulshan Kumar, on April 3, 2017. The contract signing took place at the 300-year-old Lord Shiva temple in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, with Akshay Kumar as the lead actor.
- Sonu Nigam took to social media following the tragic passing of Sushant Singh Rajput, launching a campaign against Bhushan Kumar. In his Instagram videos, Nigam accused Kumar of tarnishing his reputation and impeding the progress of budding talents in the industry.
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On June 21, 2020 at 11:20pm, Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) shared a post.
In response to Sonu Nigam’s allegations, Divya Khosla Kumar, the wife of Bhushan Kumar, shared a video on Instagram as well.
View this post on InstagramDivya Khosla Kumar shared this post on Instagram at 7:23am on June 24, 2020.
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