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 work in Bollywood.
Bhushan Kumar | |
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 Kumar in 2018 | |
| Born | 27 November 1977 Delhi, India |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Title | Chairman and Managing Director of T-Series |
| Spouse | Divya Khosla Kumar (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Gulshan Kumar |
| Relatives |
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| Family | Kumar family |
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).
Career
Kumar took control of the music company T-Series in 1997, 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.
Film producer
In 2013, Kumar produced Nautanki Saala. The same year, Bushan Kumar released a remake of Aashiqui, Aashiqui 2.
T-Series has worked with directors such as Madhur Bhandarkar, and Milan Luthria.
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. However, Akshay Kumar quit the film and Aamir Khan agreed to do the part, only to quit and return later.
Personal life
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 on 13 February 2005 at the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. They have a son born in October 2011.
Controversies
In June 2018, Bhushan Kumar was accused of sexual harassment by Marina Kuwar.
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.
Filmography
| 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 | Telugu-Hindi bilingual film | ||
| Daaka | Yes | Punjabi film | ||
| Satellite Shankar | Yes | |||
| Marjaavaan | Yes | |||
| Pagalpanti | Yes | |||
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | Yes | |||
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Yes | ||
| Jai Mummy Di | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Radhe Shyam | Yes | Telugu-Hindi 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 | ||
| Faraaz | Yes | |||
| Shehzada | Yes | |||
| Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Yes | |||
| Bholaa | Yes | |||
| Gumraah | Yes | |||
| Adipurush | Yes | Hindi-Telugu bilingual film | ||
| Sukhee | Yes | |||
| Yaariyan 2 | Yes | |||
| Starfish | Yes | |||
| Animal | Yes | |||
| 2024 | Srikanth | Yes | ||
| Savi | Yes | |||
| Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba | Yes | |||
| Ghudchadi | Yes | |||
| Khel Khel Mein | Yes | |||
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Yes | |||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | Yes | |||
| 2025 | The Diplomat | Yes | ||
| Raid 2 | Yes | |||
| Metro... In Dino | Yes | |||
| De De Pyaar De 2 | Yes | |||
| Tere Ishk Mein | Yes | |||
| 2026 | Border 2 | Yes | ||
| Assi | Yes | |||
| Untitled Anurag Basu film † | Yes | |||
| Dhamaal 4 † | Yes | |||
| TBA | Spirit † | Yes | Filming; multilingual film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Best Film | Hindi Medium | Won | |
| 2021 | Thappad | Won | ||
| Tanhaji | Nominated | |||
| Ludo | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Animal | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | Khel Khel Mein | Won |