Bhushan Kumar Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Child, Wife, Awards, Films

Bhushan Kumar is an Indian Film producer, music producer, chairman and managing director of T-Series.

His ascent in the Indian music and film industry is closely tied to his stewardship of T-Series, a company founded by his father, Gulshan Kumar.

Taking over the reins at a young age, Bhushan transformed T-Series into a global entertainment powerhouse.

Under his leadership, the company achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first YouTube channel to surpass 100 million subscribers, earning a Guinness World Records certificate in 2019.

Profile

• Full name: Bhushan Kumar Dua
• Date of birth: November 27, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Delhi, India
• State of origin: Delhi
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film producer, music producer, chairman and managing director of T-Series
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Parents: Gulshan Kumar (father), Sudesh Kumari (mother)
• Siblings: Tulsi Kumar (sister), Khushali Kumar (sister)
• Spouse: Divya Khosla Kumar
• Children: Ruhan Kumar
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Punjabi
• Net worth: $50 million

Early Life and Education

Bhushan Kumar is now 48 years old and was born on November 27, 1977, in Delhi, India. He is the son of Gulshan Kumar, the founder of T-Series, and Sudesh Kumari. Bhushan has two sisters, Tulsi Kumar and Khushali Kumar, both of whom are involved in the entertainment industry.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in music, Bhushan was exposed to the intricacies of the industry from an early age. Details about his formal education, including the schools he attended and any degrees he obtained, are not publicly available.

Personal Life

In February 2005, Bhushan Kumar married Divya Khosla at the Vaishno Devi temple in Katra. Divya is a film actress, producer, and director. The couple has a son named Ruhan Kumar. Their marriage has been a subject of media attention, especially given their collaborative efforts in the film industry.  

Career

Bhushan Kumar took over T-Series in 1997 after the untimely death of his father. Under his leadership, the company expanded its horizons beyond music production to include film production and digital content creation. He was instrumental in launching the T-Series YouTube channel in 2006, which has since become the most subscribed channel globally.

Bhushan has produced several successful films, including “Aashiqui 2,” “Kabir Singh,” and “Bharat,” among others. His strategic decisions have positioned T-Series as a dominant force in both the music and film industries.

Awards

• Guinness World Records Certificate for T-Series becoming the first YouTube channel to reach 100 million subscribers.
• Bloomberg 50 List (2019) for T-Series’s achievements in the digital domain
• Honoured by the Government of India’s Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council for popularising Indian music overseas

Net Worth

Bhushan Kumar’s net worth is estimated at $50 million. His wealth primarily stems from his role as the chairman and managing director of T-Series, which has diversified interests in music production, film production, and digital content.  

Controversy

In 2021, Bhushan Kumar faced allegations of rape filed by a 30-year-old woman. The woman accused him of sexually exploiting her under the pretext of providing work opportunities in the film industry between 2017 and 2020.

Following the complaint, the Mumbai Police registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Bhushan Kumar denied the allegations, stating that the complaint was an attempt to malign his reputation. T-Series issued a statement supporting him, asserting that the allegations were false and that they had evidence to prove his innocence.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @bhushankumar
• X: @itsBhushanKumar

Filmography

• Tum Bin (2001)
• Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
• Patiala House (2011)
• Ready (2011)
• Lucky: No Time for Love (2005)
• Nautanki Saala (2013)
• Aashiqui 2 (2013)
• Yaariyan (2014)
• Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
• Creature 3D (2014)
• Hindi Medium (2017)
• Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
• Raid (2018)
• Bharat (2019)
• De De Pyaar De (2019)
• Saaho (2019)
• Street Dancer 3D (2020)
• Kabir Singh (2019)
• Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
• Batla House (2019)
• Marjaavaan (2019)
• Animal (2023)