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Bhushan Kumar Dua (born 27 November 1977) 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 works in Bollywood.
{{short description|Chairman and managing director of T-Series}}
 
{{BLP sources|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|name =Bhushan Kumar
| name = Bhushan Kumar
|image =File:Bhushan Kumar at the launch of ‘Simran’ trailer.jpg
| image = Bhushan Kumar at the launch of ‘Simran’ trailer.jpg
|caption =Kumar at the trailer launch of his film [[Simran (film)|Simran]] in 2018.
| caption = Kumar in 2018
|birth_date =27 November 1977 (age  44)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|11|27|df=yes}}
|occupation = Film producer<br/>music producer
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India
|years_active =1998–present
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Film producer]]|[[music producer]]}}
|title =Chairman and managing director of [[T-Series]]
| title = [[Chairman]] and [[managing director]] of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
|relatives =[[Krishan Kumar Dua]] (uncle)<br/>[[Tulsi Kumar]] (sister)
| years_active = 1998–present
|parents =[[Gulshan Kumar]] (father)
| spouse = [[Divya Khosla Kumar]]
|spouse =[[Divya Khosla Kumar]]
| children = 1
|children =1
| father = [[Gulshan Kumar]]
| relatives = [[Krishan Kumar Dua]] (uncle)<br/>[[Tulsi Kumar]] (sister)
}}
}}
'''Bhushan Kumar Dua''' (born 27 November 1977)<ref name=Birthday>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Bhushan |title=Bhushan Kumar to have a working 35th birthday |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1604321/Bhushan-Kumar-to-have-a-working-35th-birthday |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=27 November 2012 |access-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614081625/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1604321/Bhushan-Kumar-to-have-a-working-35th-birthday |archive-date=14 June 2013}}</ref> 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 (company)|T-Series]]. He is known for his work in [[Bollywood]].
As per Hurun 2022 Rich list, he was ranked as 175th richest Indian with a net worth of 1000 crores INR (around USD$120 million).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hurun Rich India list 2022 |url=https://westerntimesnews.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IIFL-Wealth-Hurun-India-Rich-List-2022.pdf|access-date=24 October 2022|website=hurunindia.net}}</ref>
==Career==
Kumar took control of the music company [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] in 1998, along with his uncle [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], after the murder of his father, [[Gulshan Kumar]]. He went on to become the chairman and managing director of the company.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Bhushan|title=New Direction|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/new-direction/1000537/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202043557/http://www.screenindia.com/news/new-direction/1000537/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=Screen India|date=14 September 2012|access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Bhushan|title=Music will always be the soul of a film: Bhushan Kumar|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_music-will-always-be-the-soul-of-a-film-bhushan-kumar_1741847|work=DNA|date=17 September 2012|access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref>
As managing director, Kumar diversified the company's business into [[electronics]], [[Compact disc|CDs]], audio/video tapes and [[Cassette tape|cassettes]] and [[film production]]. For this and for popularising Indian music overseas, he was honoured by the Government of India's Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council.<ref>{{Cite web|title=More Than 55 Filmfare Nominations For Bhushan Kumar's T-Series|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sponsored-bhushan-kumars-t-series-receives-more-than-55-filmfare-nominations-2399818|access-date=24 May 2021|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
===Film producer===
After firming his company's presence in the music market, Kumar ventured into making films. Kumar has made financially successful films such as ''[[Tum Bin]]'', ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'', ''[[Patiala House (film)|Patiala House]]'', ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' and ''[[Lucky: No Time for Love]]''.
Kumar donned the producer's cap in 2001 for ''[[Tum Bin]]'', a film that ran successfully and marked the debut of the lead star cast along with the film's director [[Anubhav Sinha]].
In 2013, Kumar produced ''[[Nautanki Saala]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nautanki Saala|title=Bhushan Kumar to co-produce Rohan Sippy's next|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/bhushan-kumar-to-coproduce-rohan-sippys-next/973602/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202082752/http://www.screenindia.com/news/bhushan-kumar-to-coproduce-rohan-sippys-next/973602/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=Screen India|date=13 July 2012|access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref> The same year, Bushan Kumar released a remake of ''[[Aashiqui]]'', ''[[Aashiqui 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Aashiqui 2|title=T-Series & Vishesh Films' AASHIQUI 2 to release in December 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/t-series--vishesh-films-aashiqui-2-to-release-in-december-2012/index.htm|work=Bollywood Trade|date=11 June 2012|access-date=26 February 2021|archive-date=26 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126212320/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/t-series--vishesh-films-aashiqui-2-to-release-in-december-2012/index.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Aashiqui 2'' proved to be a turning point for Bhushan's production house as it was considered to be one of the Super Hits of 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 May 2013 |title=Aashiqui 2 Second Highest Grosser Of 2013, Beats Special 26 {{!}} Koimoi Top 10 – Movies List |url=https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/aashiqui-2-second-highest-grosser-of-2013/ |access-date=26 October 2022 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref>
Kumar's subsequent projects included such films as ''[[Yaariyan (2014 film)|Yaariyan]]'', a youth-based film helmed by his wife [[Divya Khosla Kumar]]. In 2014,  Kumar revived B.R. Chopra Films with ''[[Bhoothnath Returns]]''. He then entered the genre of horror thriller with ''[[Creature 3D]]'', starring [[Bipasha Basu]] and [[Imran Abbas Naqvi|Imran Abbas]] and directed by [[Vikram Bhatt]].
T-Series has worked with directors such as [[Madhur Bhandarkar]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Madhur Bhandarkar|title=Madhur Bhandarkar to direct film for T-Series|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1590542/Madhur-Bhandarkar-to-direct-film-for-T-Series|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110074747/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1590542/Madhur-Bhandarkar-to-direct-film-for-T-Series|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|access-date=26 February 2021|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=7 November 2012}}</ref> [[Milan Luthria]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Milan Untitled|title=Saif in a T-Series film to be directed by Milan Luthria|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sonakshi-in-oh-my-god/964996/0|access-date=26 February 2021|work=Indian Express|date=22 June 2012}}</ref> [[Anurag Basu]] and [[Mohit Suri]].
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.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhushan Kumar|title=Akshay and Bhushan Kumar sign Mogul in a Shiva temple|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/030417/akshay-kumar-and-bhushan-kumar-sign-mogul-in-a-shiva-temple.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=3 April 2017}}</ref> However, Akshay Kumar quit the film and [[Aamir Khan]] agreed to do the part, only to quit and return later.<ref name="Jolly">{{cite news |title=The clash of the Jollys |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/251119/the-clash-of-the-jollys-1.html |access-date=23 December 2020
|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=25 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref>


== Career ==
==Personal life==
Kumar took control of the music company T-Series in 1998 when he was 19 after the murder of his father, Gulshan. He went on to become the chairman and managing director of this number one music company in India.
Bhushan Kumar was born in a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] family<ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2017 |title=Akshay Kumar's Mogul: All you need to know about Gulshan Kumar |language=en |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-mogul-gulshan-kumar-biopic-murder-t-series-965755-2017-03-15 |access-date=21 March 2022}}</ref> in Delhi to the founder of T-Series, owner [[Gulshan Kumar]] and his wife Sudesh Kumari Dua. Kumar married [[Divya Khosla Kumar|Divya Khosla]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Marriage |date=1 March 2005 |title=Bhushan Kumar marries Divya Khosla |work=Indiaglitz |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/3/21884.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223051818/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/3/21884.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 February 2013 |access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref> on 13 February 2005 at the [[Vaishno Devi|Maa Vaishno Devi]] shrine in [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]]. They have a son born in October 2011.<ref>{{cite news |last=Son |date=14 October 2011 |title=Bhushan Kumar blessed with a boy |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1369140/Bhushan-Kumar-blessed-with-baby-boy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626181828/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1369140/Bhushan-Kumar-blessed-with-baby-boy |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 June 2013 |access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref>


As managing director, Kumar diversified the company's business into electronics, CDs, audio/video tapes and cassettes and film production. For this and for popularising Indian music overseas, he was honoured by the Government of India's Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sponsored-bhushan-kumars-t-series-receives-more-than-55-filmfare-nominations-2399818|title=More Than 55 Filmfare Nominations For Bhushan Kumar's T-Series|website=NDTV}}</ref>
==Controversies==
In June 2018, Bhushan Kumar was accused of sexual harassment by Marina Kuwar.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maru |first1=Vibha |title=Feeling so depressed: Marina Kuwar in new post after Sonu Nigam's video warning Bhushan Kumar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/feeling-so-depressed-marina-kuwar-in-new-post-after-sonu-nigam-s-video-warning-bhushan-kumar-1692206-2020-06-24 |access-date=25 August 2020 |work=India Today |date=24 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='No one knows how badly these incidents affect your life': Marina Kuwar's cryptic post after Sonu Nigam names her in video |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/no-one-knows-how-badly-these-incidents-affect-your-life-marina-kuwar-s-cryptic-post-after-sonu-nigam-names-her-in-video/story-ZokTQCaLXSImBPQ7Vt29AP.html |access-date=25 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |agency=PTI |title=Mumbai: T-Series MD Bhushan Kumar's closure report rejected in rape case by court |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/mumbai-t-series-md-bhushan-kumars-closure-report-rejected-in-rape-case-by-court-10574071.html |access-date=18 June 2022 |work=Firstpost |date=19 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
In December 2018, Kumar was accused by the [[Income Tax Department|income tax department]] of evading taxes and of moving hundreds of [[crore]]s to foreign countries to purchase properties using [[Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988|benami]] means.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Thakur|first=Pradeep|date=2 December 2018|title=T-Series CMD grilled for 'tax evasion', Income Tax searches on properties|work=[[Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/t-series-cmd-grilled-for-tax-evasion-income-tax-searches-on-properties/articleshow/66902748.cms|access-date=12 January 2021}}</ref>
Bhushan Kumar was born in a Punjabi family in Delhi to the founder of [[T-Series]], owner [[Gulshan Kumar]] and his wife Sudesh Kumari Dua. Kumar married [[Divya Khosla Kumar]] on 13 February 2005 at the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. They have a son born in October 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-mogul-gulshan-kumar-biopic-murder-t-series-965755-2017-03-15|title=Akshay Kumar's Mogul: All you need to know about Gulshan Kumar|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-blessed-with-baby-boy/|title=Bhushan Kumar blessed with baby boy|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>


== References ==
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
! Producer
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
|2001
|''[[Tum Bin]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2002
|''[[Jee Aayan Nu]]''
|{{yes}}
|Punjabi film
|
|-
|2003
|''[[Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Muskaan]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2005
|''[[Lucky: No Time for Love]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
|''[[Darling (2007 Indian film)|Darling]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Karzzzz]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|2009
|''[[8 x 10 Tasveer]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2010
|''[[Aashayein]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Kajraare]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Tees Maar Khan (2010 film)|Tees Maar Khan]]''
|{{no}}
| Special appearance in the song "Happy Ending"
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2011
|''[[Patiala House (film)|Patiala House]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Yaara o Dildaara]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013
|''[[Nautanki Saala]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Aashiqui 2]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[A New Love Ishtory]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2014
|''[[Yaariyan (2014 film)|Yaariyan]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Bhoothnath Returns]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Hate Story 2]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Creature 3D]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2015
|''[[Baby (2015 Hindi film)|Baby]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Roy (2015 film)|Roy]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[I Love New Year]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Bhaag Johny]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Hate Story 3]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2016
|''[[Airlift (film)|Airlift]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Sanam Re]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Sarbjit (film)|Sarbjit]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Junooniyat]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Raaz: Reboot]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Tum Bin II]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Wajah Tum Ho]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2017
|''[[Noor (film)|Noor]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Hindi Medium]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Raabta (film)|Raabta]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Baadshaho]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Simran (film)|Simran]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Chef (2017 film)|Chef]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Tumhari Sulu]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2018
|''[[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hate Story 4]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Raid (2018 film)|Raid]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Blackmail (2018 film)|Blackmail]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Fanney Khan]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Satyameva Jayate (2018 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Batti Gul Meter Chalu]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="16" |2019
|''[[Cabaret (2019 film)|Cabaret]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[ZEE5]] release
|
|-
|''[[Why Cheat India]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[De De Pyaar De]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Bharat (film)|Bharat]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabir Singh]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Malaal (film)|Malaal]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Arjun Patiala]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Khandaani Shafakhana]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Singham (2019 film)|Singham]]''
|{{yes}}
|Punjabi film
|
|-
|''[[Batla House]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Saaho]]''
|{{yes}}
|Trilingual film
|
|-
|''[[Daaka]]''
|{{yes}}
|Punjabi film
|
|-
|''[[Satellite Shankar]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Marjaavaan]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Pagalpanti (2019 film)|Pagalpanti]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019 film)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="9" |2020
|''[[Tanhaji]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Street Dancer 3D]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Malang (film)|Malang]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Thappad]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Ludo (film)|Ludo]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Netflix]] release
|
|-
|''[[Chhalaang]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Durgamati (film)|Durgamati]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Indoo Ki Jawani]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="15" | 2021
|''[[Madam Chief Minister]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Tuesdays And Fridays''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Mumbai Saga]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Saina (film)|Saina]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Koi Jaane Na]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Sardar Ka Grandson]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Netflix]] release
|
|-
|''[[Sherni (2021 film)|Sherni]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Haseen Dillruba]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Netflix]] release
|
|-
|''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Hotstar]] release
|
|-
|''[[Shiddat]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Hotstar]] release
|
|-
|''[[Dybbuk (film)|Dybbuk]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Satyameva Jayate 2]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Chhorii]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Atrangi Re]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Hotstar]] release
|
|-
| rowspan="23" | 2022
|''[[Jhund (film)|Jhund]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Toolsidas Junior]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=19 February 2022|title=Toolsidas Junior trailer: Sanjay Dutt turns snooker coach in Rajiv Kapoor's final film. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/toolsidas-junior-trailer-sanjay-dutt-turns-snooker-coach-in-rajiv-kapoor-s-final-film-watch-101645264960589.html|access-date=19 February 2022|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Radhe Shyam]]''
|{{yes}}
|Bilingual film
|
|-
|''[[Jalsa (2022 film)|Jalsa]]''
|{{yes}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|
|-
|''[[Hurdang]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Anek]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[HIT: The First Case (2022 film)|Hit: The First Case]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ek Villain Returns]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dhokha: Round D Corner]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vikram Vedha (2022 film)|Vikram Vedha]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nazar Andaaz]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Code Name: Tiranga]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Thank God (film)|Thank God]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Honeymoon (2022 film)|Honeymoon]]''
|{{yes}}
|Punjabi film
|
|-
| ''[[Tara Vs Bilal]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Double XL]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''Thai Massage''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Drishyam 2 (2022 film)|Drishyam 2]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''Mister Mummy''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[An Action Hero]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Cirkus (film)|Cirkus]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|rowspan="8" |2023
|''[[Kuttey]]''
|{{yes}}
|
|
|-
|''[[Shehzada (2023 film)|Shehzada]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon-starrer ''Shehzada'' begins production, books Nov 2022 release date|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanonstarrer-shehzada-begins-production-books-nov-2022-release-date/2177512|access-date=15 October 2021|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Dedh Bigha Zameen]]''
| {{yes}}
| Filming
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Hansal Mehta unveils first poster of Pratik Gandhi starrer Dedh Bigha Zameen, shoot begins today in Jhansi|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/hansal-mehta-unveils-first-poster-of-pratik-gandhi-starrer-dedh-bigha-zameen-shoot-begins-today-in-jhansi/|date=18 August 2021|access-date=18 August 2021|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gumraah (2023 film)|Gumraah]]''
| {{yes}}
|
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/aditya-roy-kapur-begins-shoot-bhushan-kumar-murad-khetanis-thadam-remake-dussehra/|title=Aditya Roy Kapur begins shoot of Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani's Thadam remake on Dussehra|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=15 October 2021|access-date=15 October 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''Visfot''
| {{yes}}
| Filming
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/fardeen-khan-riteish-deshmukh-starrer-visfot-goes-floors/|title=Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh starrer Visfot goes on floors|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=19 October 2021|access-date=19 October 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Adipurush]]''
| {{yes}}
|Bilingual film
|
|-
|''Ghudchadi''
| {{yes}}
|Filming
|
|-
|''Yaariyan 2''
| {{yes}}
|Filming
|-
|2024
|''Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3''
| {{yes}}
|Hindi film 
|-
|2024
|''Runway 2''
| {{yes}}
|Hindi film
|-
|2025
|''Satyameva Jayate 3''
| {{yes}}
|Hindi film
|-
|}
 
== Awards and nominations ==
===[[Filmfare Awards]]===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Year!!Category!!Work!!Result!!Ref.
|-
! [[63rd Filmfare Awards|2018]]
| rowspan="4"|[[Filmfare Best Film Award|Best Film]]
| ''[[Hindi Medium]]''
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2018/nominations |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards 2017 |publisher=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=13 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan=3| [[66th Filmfare Awards|2021]]
| ''[[Thappad]]''
| {{Won}}
| rowspan=3| <ref>{{cite news |title=Nominations For The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-66th-vimal-elaichi-filmfare-awards-2021_-47279-1.html |date=25 March 2021 |work=Filmfare |access-date=25 March 2021}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Tanhaji]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''[[Ludo (film)|Ludo]]''
| {{nom}}
|}
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama person|bhushan-kumar}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes person|bhushan_kumar|Bhushan Kumar}}


== External links ==
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Bhushan Kumar
Bhushan Kumar at the launch of ‘Simran’ trailer.jpg
Kumar in 2018
Born (1977-11-27) 27 November 1977 (age 47)
Delhi, India
Occupation
Years active1998–present
TitleChairman and managing director of T-Series
Spouse(s)Divya Khosla Kumar
Children1
Parent(s)
RelativesKrishan Kumar Dua (uncle)
Tulsi Kumar (sister)

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.

As per Hurun 2022 Rich list, he was ranked as 175th richest Indian with a net worth of 1000 crores INR (around USD$120 million).[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]

As managing director, Kumar diversified the company's business into electronics, CDs, audio/video tapes and cassettes and film production. For this and for popularising Indian music overseas, he was honoured by the Government of India's Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council.[5]

Film producer[edit]

After firming his company's presence in the music market, Kumar ventured into making films. Kumar has made financially successful films such as Tum Bin, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Patiala House, Ready and Lucky: No Time for Love.

Kumar donned the producer's cap in 2001 for Tum Bin, a film that ran successfully and marked the debut of the lead star cast along with the film's director Anubhav Sinha.

In 2013, Kumar produced Nautanki Saala.[6] The same year, Bushan Kumar released a remake of Aashiqui, Aashiqui 2.[7] Aashiqui 2 proved to be a turning point for Bhushan's production house as it was considered to be one of the Super Hits of 2013.[8]

Kumar's subsequent projects included such films as Yaariyan, a youth-based film helmed by his wife Divya Khosla Kumar. In 2014, Kumar revived B.R. Chopra Films with Bhoothnath Returns. He then entered the genre of horror thriller with Creature 3D, starring Bipasha Basu and Imran Abbas and directed by Vikram Bhatt.

T-Series has worked with directors such as Madhur Bhandarkar,[9] Milan Luthria,[10] Anurag Basu and Mohit Suri.

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.[11] However, Akshay Kumar quit the film and Aamir Khan agreed to do the part, only to quit and return later.[12]

Personal life[edit]

Bhushan Kumar was born in a Punjabi family[13] in Delhi to the founder of T-Series, owner Gulshan Kumar and his wife Sudesh Kumari Dua. Kumar married Divya Khosla[14] on 13 February 2005 at the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. They have a son born in October 2011.[15]

Controversies[edit]

In June 2018, Bhushan Kumar was accused of sexual harassment by Marina Kuwar.[16][17][18]

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.[19]

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Producer Notes Ref.
2001 Tum Bin Yes
2002 Jee Aayan Nu Yes Punjabi film
2003 Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai Yes
2004 Muskaan Yes
2005 Lucky: No Time for Love Yes
2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Yes
2007 Darling Yes
Bhool Bhulaiyaa Yes
2008 Karzzzz Yes
2009 8 x 10 Tasveer Yes
2010 Aashayein Yes
Kajraare Yes
Tees Maar Khan No Special appearance in the song "Happy Ending"
2011 Patiala House Yes
Ready Yes
Yaara o Dildaara Yes
2013 Nautanki Saala Yes
Aashiqui 2 Yes
A New Love Ishtory Yes
2014 Yaariyan Yes
Bhoothnath Returns Yes
Hate Story 2 Yes
Creature 3D Yes
2015 Baby Yes
Roy Yes
Ek Paheli Leela Yes
All Is Well Yes
I Love New Year Yes
Bhaag Johny Yes
Hate Story 3 Yes
2016 Airlift Yes
Sanam Re Yes
Sarbjit Yes
Junooniyat Yes
Raaz: Reboot Yes
Tum Bin II Yes
Wajah Tum Ho Yes
2017 Noor Yes
Hindi Medium Yes
Raabta Yes
Baadshaho Yes
Simran Yes
Chef Yes
Tumhari Sulu Yes
2018 Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety Yes
Hate Story 4 Yes
Raid Yes
Blackmail Yes
Fanney Khan Yes
Satyameva Jayate Yes
Batti Gul Meter Chalu Yes
2019 Cabaret Yes ZEE5 release
Why Cheat India Yes
De De Pyaar De Yes
Bharat Yes
Kabir Singh Yes
Malaal Yes
Arjun Patiala Yes
Khandaani Shafakhana Yes
Singham Yes Punjabi film
Batla House Yes
Saaho Yes Trilingual film
Daaka Yes Punjabi film
Satellite Shankar Yes
Marjaavaan Yes
Pagalpanti Yes
Pati Patni Aur Woh Yes
2020 Tanhaji Yes
Street Dancer 3D Yes
Malang Yes
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Yes
Thappad Yes
Ludo Yes Netflix release
Chhalaang Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Durgamati Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Indoo Ki Jawani Yes
2021 Madam Chief Minister Yes
Tuesdays And Fridays Yes
Mumbai Saga Yes
Saina Yes
Koi Jaane Na Yes
Sardar Ka Grandson Yes Netflix release
Sherni Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Haseen Dillruba Yes Netflix release
Bhuj: The Pride of India Yes Hotstar release
Shiddat Yes Hotstar release
Dybbuk Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Satyameva Jayate 2 Yes
Chhorii Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Yes
Atrangi Re Yes Hotstar release
2022 Jhund Yes
Toolsidas Junior Yes [20]
Radhe Shyam Yes Bilingual film
Jalsa Yes Amazon Prime Video release
Hurdang Yes
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Yes
Anek Yes
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Yes
Hit: The First Case Yes
Ek Villain Returns Yes
Dhokha: Round D Corner Yes
Vikram Vedha Yes
Nazar Andaaz Yes
Code Name: Tiranga Yes
Thank God Yes
Honeymoon Yes Punjabi film
Tara Vs Bilal Yes
Double XL Yes
Thai Massage Yes
Drishyam 2 Yes
Mister Mummy Yes
An Action Hero Yes
Cirkus Yes
2023 Kuttey Yes
Shehzada Yes [21]
Dedh Bigha Zameen Yes Filming [22]
Gumraah Yes [23]
Visfot Yes Filming [24]
Adipurush Yes Bilingual film
Ghudchadi Yes Filming
Yaariyan 2 Yes Filming
2024 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Yes Hindi film
2024 Runway 2 Yes Hindi film
2025 Satyameva Jayate 3 Yes Hindi film

Awards and nominations[edit]

Filmfare Awards[edit]

Year Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Best Film Hindi Medium Won [25]
2021 Thappad Won [26]
Tanhaji Nominated
Ludo Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Hurun Rich India list 2022" (PDF). hurunindia.net. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  3. ↑ Kumar, Bhushan (14 September 2012). "New Direction". Screen India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  4. ↑ Kumar, Bhushan (17 September 2012). "Music will always be the soul of a film: Bhushan Kumar". DNA. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "More Than 55 Filmfare Nominations For Bhushan Kumar's T-Series". NDTV.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Aashiqui 2 Second Highest Grosser Of 2013, Beats Special 26 | Koimoi Top 10 – Movies List". Koimoi. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Milan Untitled (22 June 2012). "Saif in a T-Series film to be directed by Milan Luthria". Indian Express. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  11. ↑ Bhushan Kumar (3 April 2017). "Akshay and Bhushan Kumar sign Mogul in a Shiva temple". Deccan Chronicle.
  12. ↑ "The clash of the Jollys". Deccan Chronicle. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  13. ↑ "Akshay Kumar's Mogul: All you need to know about Gulshan Kumar". India Today. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  14. ↑ Marriage (1 March 2005). "Bhushan Kumar marries Divya Khosla". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  15. ↑ Son (14 October 2011). "Bhushan Kumar blessed with a boy". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ "'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.
  18. ↑ "Mumbai: T-Series MD Bhushan Kumar's closure report rejected in rape case by court". Firstpost. PTI. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  19. ↑ Thakur, Pradeep (2 December 2018). "T-Series CMD grilled for 'tax evasion', Income Tax searches on properties". Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  20. ↑ "Toolsidas Junior trailer: Sanjay Dutt turns snooker coach in Rajiv Kapoor's final film. Watch". Hindustan Times. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  21. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon-starrer Shehzada begins production, books Nov 2022 release date". Outlook. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  22. ↑ "Hansal Mehta unveils first poster of Pratik Gandhi starrer Dedh Bigha Zameen, shoot begins today in Jhansi". Bollywood Hungama. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh starrer Visfot goes on floors". Bollywood Hungama. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  25. ↑ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards 2017". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  26. ↑ "Nominations For The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021". Filmfare. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.

26.T-Series Net Worth

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