Bhuvan Bam Speaks Out: How Influencers Are Taking Over Bollywood Acting Roles

Bhuvan Bam, the popular YouTube content creator turned actor, recently achieved a major milestone by crossing 5 billion views on his YouTube channel. Despite not having released new content for the past nine months, Bhuvan is thrilled that his videos continue to resonate with audiences.

Reflecting on His YouTube Journey

"It's an incredible feeling," Bhuvan shares, acknowledging the significance of reaching such a massive number. "Who would have thought? This happened over seven or eight years, and now it feels like, ‘Yes, I’ve done something special.’"

Although Bhuvan has shifted his focus to acting and writing, he admits that he misses creating content for his channel. "Of course, I miss it every day," he says. "I often think about writing and posting something new, but my responsibilities have grown. I have so many ideas, but to complete them, I’d need to pause everything else and focus solely on content creation. Unfortunately, I don’t have that luxury right now."

Addressing the Influence of Social Media on Acting

Recently, actors Aahana S Kumra and Abhishek Banerjee voiced concerns about influencers taking over acting roles, impacting traditional actors. Bhuvan, who comes from the online world, shares his perspective on this issue. "I understand where they’re coming from," he says. "The ‘influencer culture’ has indeed taken over, and there’s a bias towards those with large followings. Producers and OTT platforms often cast based on numbers, which can be frustrating for actors."

Bhuvan continues, "In our country, there’s a mix of talent and popularity, and sometimes the less talented get ahead. This bias is present in every industry. Even today, people introduce me as ‘the YouTube guy,’ and you can sense the prejudice. Finding acceptance in the film industry is tough. Some people are getting opportunities, while others remain in the digital space. The ultimate goal for everyone is to land a project on OTT or in a movie."

This milestone is a testament to Bhuvan Bam's impact on digital content creation, even as he navigates the challenges of transitioning to a new career in acting.