Bhuban Badyakar, a West Bengal peanut seller who went viral for his song ‘Kacha Badam’ received Rs 3 lakh from Godhulibela Music, the label that first remixed his original song.
This comes amid social media outrage about how Badyakar, the original creator of the song, was not getting the credit he was due. Users were concerned about Badyakar’s financial situation hadn’t changed despite his song becoming a huge hit.
Kacha Badam has become a viral song not just in India, but also internationally. A lot of creators from all over the world have recreated the song and danced to its catchy tunes.
In December last year, he had complained at the local Police station about him not getting any remuneration for his original creation which went viral with several remix versions and stylizations. However, in the recent past, Bhuban Da was praised and appreciated for his talent by the West Bengal Police.
Now, it is time for another good to come his way. Godhulibela Music, the brand that first remixed his original beat, has offered him 3 Lakh for the song went viral.
