The Prime Video series blends Govinda’s comic flair, Madhuri’s dance aura and Salman’s signature jacket to shape the small‑town hero’s evolution.
Dupahiya season two lands on Prime Video on October 1, and the buzz isn’t just about the new plot twists. Creator‑actor Sparsh Shrivastava opened up about the mash‑up of Bollywood legends that live inside his on‑screen alter‑ego, Bhugol.
A Tribute to the Golden Era
Shrivastava says the moment Bhugol steps into the temple set in the trailer, he’s channeling a scene from Govinda’s Raja Babu where the hero declares his love for his mother. “There’s a little bit of Govinda in Bhugol,” he told Filmfare, noting the emotional weight of that line. The homage doesn’t stop there – the character also sports the iconic jacket Salman Khan wore in Maine Pyar Kiya, a nod that instantly flags the star’s influence.
Dance DNA From Madhuri
When the series rolls into the “launda naach” sequence, Shrivastava admits he let Madhuri Dixit’s legendary dance style seep into the choreography. “Madhuri ma’am is there, especially for the launda naach,” he explained, adding that the move feels like a love letter to the queen of Bollywood’s footwork.
Personal Memories Meet On‑Screen Magic
The actor also recalled a backstage moment that tied his own dance‑reality past to the shoot. While filming the launda routine, choreographer Kruti handed him a ₹500 note – a gesture that reminded him of the ₹100 tokens he once received from Saroj Khan on a 2010 reality show. “I was so emotional,” Shrivastava said, highlighting how personal nostalgia fuels the series’ creative choices.
The Rest of the Cast Returns
Season two reunites the original ensemble – Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Yashpal Sharma – and adds Bhojpuri star Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) to the mix. The show remains under the Bombay Film Cartel LLP banner, with Sonam Nair directing and Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg penning the script.
What This Means for Viewers
For fans, the layered references turn Bhugol into a walking tribute to three of Bollywood’s biggest names. It also signals a trend where OTT creators lean heavily on nostalgia to hook both old‑school audiences and the streaming generation. The blend of classic film cues with a modern small‑town narrative could set a template for future Indian web series.
Looking Ahead
With the premiere just a week away, the series is poised to ride the October release wave that typically boosts viewership on streaming platforms. Whether the star‑studded Easter eggs will translate into higher numbers remains to be seen, but the buzz suggests a strong start.
So, as Bhugol steps out of Dhadakpur with a Salman jacket and a Govinda‑inspired heart, viewers can expect a season that feels both fresh and familiar – a perfect recipe for Prime Video’s Indian audience.
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