Bhuban Badyakar, the singer behind the viral Bengali folk song "Kacha Badam," rose from selling roasted almonds on the streets of his village in Birbhum, West Bengal, to gaining overnight internet fame in 2022 after a video of him singing went viral on social media[1][3]. Despite this fame and moving from a small hut to a newly built house, Bhuban has faced significant struggles, including financial instability and betrayal. He has been cheated out of the copyright of his song by a company that made him sign away his rights under false pretenses, leaving him with limited earnings[2][4][6]. Although people often assume he became rich after the song's success, Bhuban revealed that he is not financially stable, had to move away from his village home due to financial pressure and threats (including having his iPhone taken forcefully), and is currently living with his son in Dubrajpur on rent[2][4][6]. The "Kacha Badam" song, originally composed by Bhuban to help attract customers while selling peanuts, became a global internet sensation, but the reality behind the viral success reflects ongoing hardships rather than quick wealth[1][3][5]. In summary, Bhuban Badyakar's rise to fame through "Kacha Badam" transformed his life visibility-wise but also exposed him to exploitation and financial difficulties, underscoring the complex impact of viral fame on everyday individuals. He continues to enjoy recognition while managing serious personal and economic challenges[2][4][6].
Citations
1.https://en.everybodywiki.com/Bhuban_Badyakar
2.https://www.koimoi.com/television/kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-opens-up-about-struggling-financially-reveals-being-cheated-into-signing-away-the-song-getting-robbed/
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/remember-kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-hes-moved-from-a-small-hut-to-a-new-home-enjoying-fame-despite-betrayal/articleshow/124609917.cms
4.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kacha-badam-fame-bhuban-badyakar-struggling-to-make-ends-meet-says-was-cheated-article-98471645
5.https://bharatflux.com/bhuvan-badyakar-kacha-badam-singer-bio-age-facts-more/
6.https://www.mensxp.com/buzz-on-web/entertainment/130664-kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-cheated-misery.html
7.https://starsunfolded.com/bhuban-badyakar/
8.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-rushed-to-hospital-7795666/
9.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/kancha-badam-fame-bhuban-badyakar-talks-about-his-life-prior-to-stardom-sings-the-viral-song/articleshow/90534400.cms
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Citations
1.https://en.everybodywiki.com/Bhuban_Badyakar
2.https://www.koimoi.com/television/kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-opens-up-about-struggling-financially-reveals-being-cheated-into-signing-away-the-song-getting-robbed/
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/remember-kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-hes-moved-from-a-small-hut-to-a-new-home-enjoying-fame-despite-betrayal/articleshow/124609917.cms
4.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kacha-badam-fame-bhuban-badyakar-struggling-to-make-ends-meet-says-was-cheated-article-98471645
5.https://bharatflux.com/bhuvan-badyakar-kacha-badam-singer-bio-age-facts-more/
6.https://www.mensxp.com/buzz-on-web/entertainment/130664-kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-cheated-misery.html
7.https://starsunfolded.com/bhuban-badyakar/
8.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/kacha-badam-singer-bhuban-badyakar-rushed-to-hospital-7795666/
9.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/kancha-badam-fame-bhuban-badyakar-talks-about-his-life-prior-to-stardom-sings-the-viral-song/articleshow/90534400.cms
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