Bhushan Kumar
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Bhushan Kumar | |
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 Kumar in 2018 | |
| Born | 27 November 1977 Delhi, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Title | Chairman and managing director of T-Series |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Gulshan Kumar |
| Relatives | Krishan Kumar Dua (uncle) Tulsi Kumar Khushalii Kumar (sisters) |
| Family | Kumar family |
Bhushan Kumar Dua (born 27 November 1977)[1] is an Indian film producer and music producer. He is the chairman and managing director of Super Cassettes Industries Limited, also known as T-Series. He is known for his work in Bollywood.
On the Hurun India Rich List 2022, he and his family were ranked as the 175th richest Indian with a net worth of ₹10,000 crores (around US$1.2 billion).[2]
Career
[edit]Kumar took control of the music company T-Series in 1998, along with his uncle Krishan Kumar, after the murder of his father, Gulshan Kumar. He went on to become the chairman and managing director of the company.[3][4]
Film producer
[edit]In 2013, Kumar produced Nautanki Saala.[5] The same year, Bushan Kumar released a remake of Aashiqui, Aashiqui 2.[6]
T-Series has worked with directors such as Madhur Bhandarkar,[7] and Milan Luthria.[8]
On 3 April 2017, Kumar signed a contract with Akshay Kumar for the film Mogul, which is an official biopic based on the life of his father.[9] However, Akshay Kumar quit the film and Aamir Khan agreed to do the part, only to quit and return later.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Bhushan Kumar was born in a Punjabi family[11] in Delhi to the founder of T-Series, owner Gulshan Kumar and his wife Sudesh Kumari Dua. Kumar married Divya Khosla[12] on 13 February 2005 at the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. They have a son born in October 2011.[13]
Controversies
[edit]In June 2018, Bhushan Kumar was accused of sexual harassment by Marina Kuwar.[14][15][16]
In December 2018, Kumar was accused by the Income Tax Department of evading taxes and of moving hundreds of crores to foreign countries to purchase properties using benami means.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Film | Hindi Medium | Won | [27] |
| 2021 | Thappad | Won | [28] | |
| Tanhaji | Nominated | |||
| Ludo | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Animal | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | Khel Khel Mein | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Kumar, Bhushan (27 November 2012). "Bhushan Kumar to have a working 35th birthday". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Hurun Rich India List 2022" (PDF). hurunindia.net. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Bhushan (14 September 2012). "New Direction". Screen India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Bhushan (17 September 2012). "Music will always be the soul of a film: Bhushan Kumar". DNA. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Nautanki Saala (13 July 2012). "Bhushan Kumar to co-produce Rohan Sippy's next". Screen India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Aashiqui 2 (11 June 2012). "T-Series & Vishesh Films' Aashiqui 2 to release in December 2012". Bollywood Trade. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Madhur Bhandarkar (7 November 2012). "Madhur Bhandarkar to direct film for T-Series". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Saif in a T-Series film to be directed by Milan Luthria". The Indian Express. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Bhushan Kumar (3 April 2017). "Akshay and Bhushan Kumar sign Mogul in a Shiva temple". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "The clash of the Jollys". Deccan Chronicle. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar's Mogul: All you need to know about Gulshan Kumar". India Today. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Bhushan Kumar marries Divya Khosla". Indiaglitz. 1 March 2005. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Son (14 October 2011). "Bhushan Kumar blessed with a boy". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ Maru, Vibha (24 June 2020). "Feeling so depressed: Marina Kuwar in new post after Sonu Nigam's video warning Bhushan Kumar". India Today. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "'No one knows how badly these incidents affect your life': Marina Kuwar's cryptic post after Sonu Nigam names her in video". Hindustan Times. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Mumbai: T-Series MD Bhushan Kumar's closure report rejected in rape case by court". Firstpost. PTI. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Thakur, Pradeep (2 December 2018). "T-Series CMD grilled for 'tax evasion', Income Tax searches on properties". Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Toolsidas Junior trailer: Sanjay Dutt turns snooker coach in Rajiv Kapoor's final film. Watch". Hindustan Times. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon-starrer Shehzada begins production, books Nov 2022 release date". Outlook. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Aditya Roy Kapur begins shoot of Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani's Thadam remake on Dussehra". Bollywood Hungama. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (28 March 2023). "Adipurush to release in June. Director Om Raut, producer Bhushan Kumar visit Vaishno Devi ahead of promotions". India Today. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "'Animal' producer Bhushan Kumar says the Ranbir Kapoor starrer will be a 'Pan World Film'". The Times of India. 12 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Anand, Akriti (30 March 2024). "Akshay Kumar And Taapsee Pannu Wrap Up Comedy Film Khel Khel Mein Shoot; Report". News18. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' team resumes shooting: Karthik Aaryan, Tripti Dimri to head to Madhya Pradesh". The Economic Times. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh starrer De De Pyaar De 2 to release on Diwali 2025". PVR Inox Movies Lineup Promo 2025. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Ajay Devgn starrer Dhamaal 4 to release on October 10, 2025". Bollywood Hungama. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards 2017". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Nominations For The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021". Filmfare. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
External links
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| People | |
- Film producers from Delhi
- Kumar family
- Living people
- 1977 births
- Hindi film producers
- Indian record producers
- Punjabi Hindus
- Indian Hindus
- 21st-century Indian businesspeople
- 20th-century Indian businesspeople
- Businesspeople from Delhi
- Businesspeople from Mumbai
- Film producers from Mumbai
- Indian billionaires
- T-Series (company)
- Music industry executives