Ganesh Acharya launches 'Bum Bum' song in Varanasi at Namo Ghat

Ganesh Acharya unveils 'Bum Bum' song from 'Ganesh: Dust to Stardust' in Varanasi, says "no better place than Kashi"

Varanasi, November 14

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the song was launched in the spiritual city of Kashi, bringing together devotion, culture and cinema. The event witnessed the presence of the film's cast, local residents and devotees, with the sacred Ganga providing a picturesque backdrop to the celebrations.

Speaking at the launch, Ganesh Acharya expressed happiness over unveiling the song in the city of Lord Shiva and said that Namo Ghat was the most appropriate venue for the occasion.

"Look, there cannot be anything more joyful than this. This is the city of Kashi, the city of Bholenath. My song is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a big part of my film and appears right at the beginning, bringing a different kind of energy. Considering the way we have portrayed Lord Shiva, as the king of serpents and the king of ghosts, I don't think there could have been a better place than Namo Ghat to launch this song," he said.

The choreographer also thanked the people of Varanasi and the media for their response to the song and the film's trailer. Extending his wishes on Chhath Puja, he described the song as his humble devotional offering to Lord Shiva.

"I am very happy with the love that the people of Banaras and the media have given to me and the way they have appreciated the song and the trailer. I am very grateful to everyone. First of all, I extend my heartfelt wishes to everyone on Chhath Puja. There is a devotional atmosphere everywhere, and amid this devotion, I would call this Ganesh Acharya's small offering of devotion to Lord Shiva," he added.

Speaking about his biographical film, which is scheduled to release in theatres on December 11, 2026, Acharya said that it would portray his journey, struggles and the important moments of his life, offering inspiration to people who aspire to achieve their dreams through hard work.

"'Ganesh: Dust to Stardust', which is releasing on December 11, is an inspiration for ordinary people who work hard and move ahead in life. It is an inspiring story showing how I made my way in life. The film will feature several small moments from my real life, from my family to my journey of becoming a dancer for the first time," he said.

He further emphasised the importance of dedication and fulfilling the dreams of one's family.

"The moments that you are seeing in the trailer are very close to my heart. I want people to go and watch this film. It will show them how important hard work is and how important it is to fulfil the dreams of your family, your mother and your father. Everyone dreams, but only those who work hard and give their everything are able to turn those dreams into reality. That is what the film is about," he said.

Acharya also revealed that he would visit the temple to seek blessings of Lord Shiva at 5 am the following morning. He added that arrangements had been made for a boat ride and that he would also attend the Ganga Aarti.

Talking about the connection between Varanasi and his work, the filmmaker said that while the story of his biopic does not primarily revolve around Kashi, the city would have a significant role in its second and third parts.

"The story is not specifically about Kashi. It travels from the South to Maharashtra. I was born in Mumbai, and my father was from the South. However, Kashi will have a very important part in the second and third parts of the film," he said.

Recalling his association with the city, Acharya mentioned choreographing songs for films such as 'Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai', featuring Abhishek Bachchan, and 'Brahmastra', whose song 'Kesariya' became a major hit. He also referred to his work on 'Bholaa'.

Acharya said that he and his wife, Vidhi, are devoted followers of Lord Shiva and described the launch of the devotional song in Varanasi during the Chhath festivities as a special blessing.

'Ganesh: Dust to Stardust' is presented by V2S Production and Entertainment and produced by Soundarya Acharya. Written and directed by Ganesh Acharya, the film's screenplay and dialogues have been penned by Digangana Suryavanshi and Acharya.

The music and background score have been composed by Junaid Kumar, while Sameer Anjaan and Ganesh Acharya have written the lyrics. The music will be released under the Zee Music label.

Ajay Pandey has handled cinematography, while Rakesh Ram is the editor. The production design has been done by Amrish Yamannappa Patange and Daya Vanniyar of Red Amize. Choreography has been led by Ganesh Acharya and his team.

The film's trailer has already received encouraging responses from members of the film industry, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff, who extended their support and appreciated Acharya's journey.

— ANI