Puneet Superstar is going viral all over the internet for two reasons: firstly, he is the first person to be evicted from Big Boss OTT within 24 hours, and secondly, his social media following has skyrocketed from 300k to 1.3 million in just three days after the eviction. Puneet Superstar, also known as ‘Lord Puneet’ and Prakash Kumar, is a famous 31-year-old content creator on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. He is renowned for posting unconventional videos, including covering his face with toothpaste, bathing in muddy water, pouring chili powder over his face, and rambling on random topics. His quirky videos and unique speaking style have made him the face of many popular memes, further enhancing his popularity.
Who is Puneet Superstar and Why is He So Famous?
Puneet Superstar hails from Ghaziabad and he started uploading his lip-sync videos on Tiktok when one of his cousins suggested him in 2019. He garnered fame due to his bizarre acts and different way of speaking. Some of his catchphrases even got known among his followers such as “kothi bangle wale log” and “nalle”. Initially, he caught attention because of his unconventional content that many people even termed as ‘cringe’. However, in one of his online interviews, he revealed that he donates about 90% of his income to underprivileged children- this got several people to laud him.
How Puneet Kumar Became ‘Lord Puneet’ or ‘Puneet Superstar’?
He gained fame thanks to his viral social media content, which has made people laugh on various platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, MX Takatak, and Josh. His first video to go viral was of him yelling loudly while seated in the passenger seat of a motorbike, and since then, he has continued to post numerous videos on his Instagram and YouTube channel.
People got to know about him personally through interviews. He gave his first interview on Dostcast, a Youtube channel, explaining his philosophy of living life positively, and how he donates 90% of what he earns through his content for needy children.
Why Puneet Superstar is Making Headlines?
Puneet Superstar already had a solid following of 606k Instagram followers prior to entering the Bigg Boss house. His followers were eager to see him in the Bigg Boss house. However, to their surprise, he was evicted within just 24 hours of his entry, creating history. While his fans were disappointed by this sudden elimination, there were others who tweeted in favor of his eviction, claiming that he insulted his housemates and refused to clean up after himself. However, his fan following skyrocketed on Instagram and reached 1.3 Million followers in just 72 hours.
Bring Back Puneet Superstar#BigBossOTT2 #puneetsuperstar
— NeuzBoy (@neuzboy) June 18, 2023
Jhuk k rehna parega mere samne, BRING BACK LORD PUNEET SUPERSTAR #BBOTT2onJioCinema @JioCinema @EndemolShineIND
— Sumanta Acharjee (@SumantaAcharje3) June 21, 2023
Why was Puneet Superstar Removed from Bigg Boss OTT 2?
Puneet Superstar made his debut on the reality show, Big Boss OTT 2, but quickly managed to irritate many of his fellow contestants, leading to his elimination. He received multiple warnings from Big Boss for allegedly damaging the house props and using inappropriate language towards both the contestants and producers. At one point, he even expressed his anger by applying toothpaste on his face, for being ranked from the 2nd position to the 10th position by the panelists. As a response, he demanded an apology from them. However, despite his demands, he was ultimately removed from the show.
Interestingly, there has been a surge of support for Puneet Superstar, with people demanding his return to the show. Enraged fans have even vowed to stop watching the show altogether, leading to the trending hashtag #Boycottbiggboss on Twitter and Instagram since his eviction.
What do you think will happen? Will Puneet Superstar re-enter the show? We hope can only hope that the best happens. Tell your opinions in the comments!