Bhubaneswar: Some songs grab the attention and often go viral on the internet. But little did this peanut seller of West Bengal know that song he sang on the streets to attract customers would become the talk of the town and used by influencers the world over.
Here we are talking about the ‘Kacha Badam’ song, which has become an instant hit and trending on social media. It has been used by influencers to recreate and perform and you will find this song every now and then while scrolling through Instagram reels.
The man behind the viral song is Bhuban Badyakar, a resident of Kuraljuri Village in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.
The newfound fame has come as a pleasant surprise for Bhuban, who has been selling peanuts for almost 10 years by cycling from village to village. He is also selling more peanuts now in exchange for small trinkets and broken household items.
“I have no idea how my song went viral. Probably someone had recorded my song while I was out on the streets. I go to places like Birbhum and Bardhaman to sell peanuts,” he was quoted as saying by India Today.
He drew inspiration from a popular Baul folk tune to compose this song.
Since his financial condition is not favourable, Bhuban has sought help from the government for a permanent living arrangement for his family of five, including his wife, two sons and a daughter.
Check some Insta reels on the ‘Kacha Badam’ song, including Bhuban’s:
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