These 7 Indian Social Media Influencers Are Taking Bollywood By Storm
It is safe to say that today Indian social media influencers have better reach and engagement than the mainstream Bollywood actors. These influencers are now entering the Hindi cinema to take the film industry by storm. Did your favorite social media icon made it to the list?
1. Prajakta KoliThe most-loved influencer goes by the name MostlySane on her social emdia handles. Making her OTT debut with Netflix original Mismatched, Koli is all set to make her big-screen debut with Karan Johar's JugJug Jeeyo. The movie which released today also stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Singh, and Maniesh Paul. A family drama with a tinge of humor, Prajakta plays Varun Dhawan's sister Ginni Saini. About her further projects, the YouTube sensation will be seen in Mismatched season 2.
2. CarryminatiThe YouTube star was seen in Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Runway 34. A brief appearance in the movie, Ajay Nagar aka Carryminati played a passenger on the flight flown by the movie's two lead actors. The Indian streamer was offered another movie but he rejected saying the story wasn't too appealing. Hmm, choosy much?
3. Kusha KapilaWho doesn't know South Delhi's infamous Billi Masi? The social media influencer made her acting debut with Netflix anthology Ghost Stories. She was featured in the short horror story helmed by Karan Johar. Looks like the filmmaker is picking up 'fresh faces' from the internet generation.
4. Shirley SetiaThe singer who took YouTube by storm with her covers is now all set to appear on the big-screen. Shirley made her acting debut with Netflix's Maska starring Manisha Koirala and Boman Irani. She made her Bollywood debut alongside Abhimanyu Dassani in Nikamma starring Shilpa Shetty in the lead. Though the movie wasn't a big hit, the singer's charm is definitely worth buying the ticket.
5. Dolly SinghBilly Masi's nemesis Raju Ki Mummy is yet another internet sensation who made her Bollywood debut. Portraying Swara Bhasker's best friend in Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, Singh's performance was largely appreciated. On the work front, the Indian social media influencer will be also seen in the second season of the show.
6. Sahil KhattarThe former face of Buzzfeed and a successful VJ is now a Bollywood actor. Khattar made his big-screen debut in Ranveer Singh's 83. Based on 1983 World Cup, the influencer portrayed the role of the legendary wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani.
7. Arun KushwahThe TVF and Screen Patti star Arun Kushwah made his Bollywood debut in Kriti Sanon-Kartik Aaryan starrer Luka Chuppi. Later this year, he went on to feature in Abhsihek Bachchan, Yami Gautam, and Nimrat Kaur starrer Dasvi. Released on Netflix, Kushwah played a comical character Ghanti.