‘Tune jeb maari kisi ki?’: Bhuvan Bam remembers police mistaking him for a pickpocket | Hindi Movie News

Bhuvan Bam revisits a memorable episode from the early days of his YouTube career. The actor and content creator recalled how a family shopping trip in Delhi turned into an unexpected encounter with the police.Bhuvan Bam also spoke about convincing his parents to allow him to pursue content creation. At that time he wanted to get away from a conventional job and build something of his own. The creator finally asked his parents for two years to prove that his decision could work. Their gamble paid off when BB Ki Vines started attracting a substantial audience.

Bhuvan Bam wanted to dedicate himself to YouTube

Bhuvan Bam had to overcome his family’s expectations before establishing himself online. He recalled how difficult it was to convince his parents that he didn’t want to follow the traditional career route. “I had to convince my parents that ki nahi bharne mujhe bank ke formas. Mujhe nahi job karni,” Bhuvan recalled while speaking at Storyboard18’s Global GenZ Summit. He had spent years following the decisions expected of him. This included maintaining a particular hairstyle and dressing formally. Instead of immediately going against his parents, Bhuvan Bam proposed giving himself a certain amount of time to prove his decision. He asked them to allow him two years to dedicate himself to YouTube. He also assured them that he would follow their wishes if the experiment failed. Around this time, BB Ki Vines started gaining momentum. The channel eventually reached around 600,000 subscribers.

A trip to Sarojini Nagar changed everything

One particular memory from those early days remains special to Bhuvan Bam. He had taken his mother to Sarojini Nagar in Delhi because he wanted to go shopping. The outing soon became much more hectic than expected. After Bhuvan got out of the car, people started recognizing him. A small group of fans quickly became a much larger crowd. Bhuvan Bam’s mother was reportedly confused by the sudden attention surrounding her son. The situation worsened when the police arrived. Instead of immediately recognizing Bhuvan as a popular YouTuber, they suspected him of being involved in a robbery.

Police thought Bhuvan Bam was a pickpocket

Bhuvan Bam recalled that his appearance may have contributed to the misunderstanding. At that time he had long hair and often wore a scarf. “Waha police wale aaye, wo mujhe collar se pakad ke le gaye wo bole ‘Tune jeb maari kisi ki?’ Maine kaha ‘maine jeb nahi maari’. We time bohot lambe baal hote el aur main scarf pehen ke ghumta tha. (Then the police came and grabbed me by the neck and took me away. They asked me, ‘Did you pickpocket anyone?’ I said, ‘You didn’t pickpocket anyone.’At that time I had very long hair and used to walk around with a scarf,” recalls Bhuvan. He then tried to convince the agents that he was a YouTuber. Bhuvan showed them videos of BB Ki Vines to establish who he was. Meanwhile, the crowd continued chanting his name. The police finally understood the situation and allowed him to leave.

Bhuvan Bam’s mother finally saw the impact

The incident took on a different meaning for Bhuvan Bam after they left Sarojini Nagar. As he drove home, he looked at his mother in the rearview mirror. He noticed that she was smiling. For Bhuvan, his reaction became the most memorable part of the entire experience. His mother had witnessed strangers recognizing her son in large numbers. That moment seemed to give him an idea of ​​how far his unconventional career was beginning to take him. Therefore, the episode became more than just a funny misunderstanding. It also represented a moment when Bhuvan Bam’s mother was able to see for herself the impact of his work.

Bhuvan Bam advances towards ‘The Revolutionaries’

Bhuvan Bam has since expanded his career beyond digital content. After establishing BB Ki Vines as a major online brand, he moved on to acting and other creative ventures. His next project is the period drama series ‘The Revolutionaries’. The series is directed by Nikkhil Advani. The upcoming show is scheduled to premiere on September 11, 2026.