- By Piyali Bhadra
- Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
They are followed by millions of fans and are famous social media influencers marking themselves as funny and innovative with witty reels and captivating YouTube videos. Youtubers and Instagram influencers do not just deliver a testament to their confidence and creativity but also showcase their impeccable acting skills.
Thanks to the digital era and the virality of various things, Bollywood has invited and owned some Instagram influencers and Youtubers as their own in the past couple of years. By picking up talent from the largest video streaming platform or the largest social media app, one can be the source of entertainment for all.
Having a plethora of OTT platforms today, getting a Bollywood break remains one's biggest dream, as the world of entertainment via Bollywood takes one through a journey of absolute amaze filled with poise, opportunities, and possibilities
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In the past years, we have seen a bunch of Youtubers and Instagram sensations entering the big screen. Right from Mithika Palkar, known for the YouTube series 'Girl In The City' and 'Little Things' to doing films like 'Karwaan', to Anubhav Singh Bassi having his standup comedy shows streamed on YouTube to feature in a Luv Ranjan film 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' with Ranbir Kapoor, the age of YouTube and Instagram has played a huge role in making one's life happen.
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There are a plethora of recognized Youtubers and Instagram actors enjoying a loyal fan army trying to make their place on the platforms. Many have gained immense popularity with viewers witnessing them on the big screen as well.
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Two of the famous Youtubers who have been able to conquer the big screen are Prajakta Koli and Bhuvan Bam. A simple guy from Delhi attracting 12 million subscribers to his channel by creating videos just in a room, comedy flowed inside this guy naturally which led him to be the lead of his own Hotstar series 'Taaza Khabar.'
Nobody knew the original name of 'Mostly Sane' which was the Youtube name of Prajakta Koli. An RJ turned YouTuber and now a leading actress, Prajakta has never turned back. Known for her witty comic videos, Koli went on to be cast alongside Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor, in Raj Mehta's 'Jug Jug Jeeyo.' She is also a buzz amongst teenagers for her Netflix hit show opposite actor Rohit Saraf in 'Mismatched.'
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Another renowned name on the row is Sumeet Vyas, who was known for his role in 'Permanent Roommates' and went on to be cast opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan in 'Veere Di Wedding' directed by Rhea Kapoor.
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On the other hand, Instagram lovies such as Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh, known for their witty South-Delhi comedy are making their acting debut with Karan Johar's Netflix anthology 'Ghost Stories' and Swara Bhaskar's Netflix release 'Bhaag Beanie Bhaag' respectively.
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Already holding hearts in many households, these YouTubers and Instagram sensations are popular amongst teenagers which also comes with a bonus for the Bollywood directors and producers to create a simple buzz, where they too are banking on them big time.
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It is an honest fact that the generation of YouTube and Instagram has made Bollywood easier to hunt actors with creativity and talent, where every year, already popular names and faces on these platforms can be seen enjoying a bigger space view of themselves on the big screens.