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Who became #VMateAsliHolibaaz? Suspense ends as Bhuvan Bam-Ashish Chanchlani starrer film releases
MUMBAI: The wait is finally over for the fans of Bhuvan Bam and Ashish Chanchlani, as the special Holi film starring India’s top YouTubers #VMateAsliHolibaaz has been released on trending short video platform VMate. In the run to the release, the first look and the trailer of the film had garnered massive response on various social media platforms. The prospect of watching the two YouTube sensations act together for the first time added to the excitement of the fans.
Users can log on to VMate and add flavor to their Holi celebrations by watching the movie, which is a laugh riot. To watch the movie, users can log on to the VMate app or browse through http://s.vmate.com/qVvJbbMnEm.
The film depicts the tryst of Bhuvan and Ashish in their bid to emerge as the ‘Asli Holibaaz’. The fun dose has been doubled with Ashish essaying a double. Bhuvan on his part has also brilliantly carried forward the hue and characteristic of his popular YouTube videos. The viewers must also watch out for Bhuvan playing some of his “popular YouTube friends” such as Sameer.
In the film, while Ashish is annoyed by his father, Bhuvan is upset over not getting a perfect partner for #VMateAsliHolibaaz contest. Their encounter happens when both walk out of their homes in anger and bump into each other. What follows is a hilarious banter between the two. Some popular VMate creators have also been cast in the movie, who have acted alongside the YouTubers and succeeded in tickling your funny bones.
VMate has also been simultaneously running a contest wherein fan of the performers can vote for who they consider the #VMateAsliHolibaaz. It witnessed a neck-and-neck competition between the two, but Bhuvan appeared to maintain a brisk lead over Ashish.
When asked about the experience of working with Ashish, Bhuvan said, “We have had a great on as well as off-screen chemistry. Ashish is my closest friend in the YouTube community and hence working with him was a delight. We are positive about the response to the movie considering that we are performing together for the first time.”
Ashish, while shared his excitement for the movie, said, “We both mutually agreed for the movie when VMate came to us. The main reason was that the script allowed us to remain in our own comfort and zone. I am sure the fans will receive our latest offering whole heartedly.”
On the occasion of the movie release, VMate Associate Director Nisha Pokhriyal mentioned that there could not have been a better time than Holi to bring the two YouTubers together. “We were committed to offering something special to our users this Holi and thus evolved the idea of a movie with India’s best YouTubers. The making and production of the film has been a fun ride and we are sure the viewers would get the same pleasure when they watch it.”
#VMateAsliHolibaaz the movie is a unique content offering by the trending short video platform. The movie follows the release of a special Holi song, featuring dancing sensation Sapna Chaudhary, which has already gone viral on VMate as well as other social media platforms. The whole package has been well received by the audience and provides a framework for many similar projects in the future.
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Prime Video drops trailer for Lukkhe, a rap crime drama starring KING in his acting debut
Eight episodes of revenge, redemption and hard-hitting rap arrive on the streaming platform on 8th May
MUMBAI: Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for Lukkhe, an eight-episode musical action drama built around the world of rap, crime and bruised relationships — and it has done so in suitably loud fashion, launching it at a live concert in Mumbai featuring electrifying performances by KING, Amira Gill, Akshath, Raashii Khanna, Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK. As if that were not enough, the show’s music album was also dropped at the event, in collaboration with exclusive music streaming partner Amazon Music and music label Warner Music India.
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. It is created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha.
The cast is the talking point. KING, the acclaimed Indian rapper and songwriter, makes his acting debut as MC Badnaam, a performer consumed by rivalry and hunger for recognition. Raashii Khanna, returning to Prime Video after Farzi, plays Gurbani. Palak Tiwari, making her streaming debut, plays Sanober. Lakshvir Singh Saran plays Lucky. The ensemble also includes Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
The trailer plants its flag squarely in the tension between MC Badnaam and his rival MC OG, played by Parihar, while threading in the love story between Lucky and Sanober. The soundtrack, which spans hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, is as much a character in the show as any of its leads.
Gaur was candid about what drew him to the project. “Lukkhe gave me a chance to dive into a world that’s loud, emotional, and constantly on edge,” he said. “What stayed with me was how every character is chasing something personal, and music becomes their way of expressing it. Working with this cast, especially KING in his debut, along with Raashii, Lakshvir, and Palak, was incredibly rewarding because they brought honesty that elevated every moment.”
Khanna reflected on her character with evident relish. “Playing Gurbani in Lukkhe was a really intense and fulfilling experience,” she said. “What I found most interesting was how her strength comes from something deeply personal, which shapes every decision she makes. It was about finding that balance between vulnerability and grit.”
KING, stepping in front of the camera for the first time, was characteristically direct. “Stepping into Lukkhe as MC Badnaam has been a defining moment for me,” he said. “What drew me in was how real his hunger and need to be heard felt. It’s something I connect with as an artist. Bringing music into his journey made the experience even more personal.”
Tiwari described the role as a first on multiple fronts. “It was my first time working with Prime Video, and the whole experience felt new and creatively satisfying,” she said. “Being part of a story that has both intense and heartfelt moments, along with a team that brought so much honesty to it, made this journey truly memorable.”
Saran, for his part, zeroed in on what made Lucky tick. “Lucky is someone who’s trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of his past, and that push-pull made him really interesting to explore,” he said. “There’s a sincerity to his journey that I hope people connect with.”
Lukkhe premieres on Prime Video in Hindi on 8th May, across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In a streaming landscape drowning in crime dramas, this one is betting that putting a rapper at its centre – and meaning it – is enough to cut through the noise. On the evidence of the trailer, it might just be right.
