Blending spiritual devotion with cinematic energy on the sacred banks of the River Ganga, National Award-winning choreographer and filmmaker Ganesh Acharya unveiled 'Bum Bum', a stirring new devotional anthem dedicated to Lord Shiva, from his upcoming biographical film Ganesh: Dust to Stardust. Launched at a vibrant public celebration at Namo Ghat in Varanasi (Kashi) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the event drew hundreds of devotees, local residents, media representatives, and film fans who gathered along the riverfront to witness the unveiling of both the track and the film's trailer. Sung with resounding fervor by Junaid Kumar and Kalyan Vasanth, composed by Junaid Kumar, and penned by Ganesh Acharya, the track captures the raw spiritual power of Mahadev in a contemporary musical arrangement and serves as the opening musical piece in the film. For moviegoers, devotional music listeners, and Bollywood fans across Varanasi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Patna, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, the Kashi launch underscores the deeply personal faith and grassroots grit behind Acharya's life story ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on December 11, 2026.

Why Ganesh Acharya Chose Kashi's Namo Ghat for the 'Bum Bum' Song Launch

Speaking at the riverside launch event in Varanasi, Ganesh Acharya described bringing a Lord Shiva anthem to Kashi—especially amid the auspicious festivities of Chhath Puja—as an unforgettable emotional milestone. Calling the track a humble offering of his and his family's faith, Acharya noted that because the song portrays Lord Shiva as the lord of serpents and spirits and opens the narrative of his biopic with high spiritual energy, no venue could have been more fitting than Namo Ghat on the banks of the Ganga.

The acclaimed choreographer also reflected on his enduring artistic bond with Varanasi spanning more than two decades. Acharya recalled shooting his early song "Ramji" in the holy city for Abhishek Bachchan's 2001 film Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, before returning repeatedly over the years for major productions including Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra—making his return to Kashi with his own directorial biopic doubly special.

Music Credits, Cast, and Bollywood Support for 'Ganesh: Dust to Stardust'

Released under the banner of Zee Music Company, 'Bum Bum' follows the earlier motivational track "Kar Mehnat" sung by Sonu Nigam, further establishing the musical identity of Ganesh: Dust to Stardust. The film traces Ganesh Acharya's extraordinary rise from humble beginnings and early industry skepticism to becoming one of Indian cinema's most celebrated choreographers.

Since its trailer debut, Ganesh: Dust to Stardust has received warm encouragement from leading Bollywood stars who have collaborated closely with Acharya across decades, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, and Tiger Shroff.

Theatrical Release Date and Creative Team Behind the Biopic

Presented by V2S Production & Entertainment and produced by Soundarya Acharya, Ganesh: Dust to Stardust features debutant Shivanshu Soni in the titular role alongside Alok Shaw, Sukanya Kalan, and Sakshi Pawaskar. Written and directed by Ganesh Acharya, with screenplay and dialogues co-written by actor-author Digangana Suryavanshi and Acharya, the biographical drama is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on December 11, 2026.