Sparsh Shrivastava Reveals How Govinda, Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit Inspired Bhugol in Dupahiya Season 2

Sparsh Shrivastava Brings Bollywood Nostalgia Into Bhugol’s World

Sparsh Shrivastava is returning as Bhugol in Dupahiya Season 2, and this time, the character carries a little more Bollywood with him. As Bhugol navigates newfound fame and dreams of becoming a star, Shrivastava has revealed that some of Hindi cinema’s biggest personalities helped shape the character’s mannerisms, performance style and overall personality.

The actor specifically cited Govinda, Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit as influences, with references to their films and performances deliberately finding their way into Bhugol’s character.

Govinda Inspired Bhugol’s Temple Sequence

One of the clearest examples comes in a temple sequence featured in the Dupahiya Season 2 trailer.

Shrivastava explained that he drew inspiration from Govinda’s performance in Raja Babu, particularly a moment involving the character expressing his affection towards his mother. Rather than simply copying the performance, Shrivastava said he was attempting to capture the emotional quality of that scene for Bhugol.

The actor also connected Bhugol to the wider Hindi-film universe, mentioning Deewaar and Salman Khan’s iconic look from Maine Pyar Kiya as additional references incorporated into the character.

For Shrivastava, these references reflect the way Bhugol has consumed popular cinema and allowed those influences to become part of his own identity.

Salman Khan’s Maine Pyar Kiya Gets a Nod

Salman Khan’s influence appears through Bhugol’s costume as well.

Shrivastava revealed that Bhugol wears a jacket inspired by Salman Khan’s look from Maine Pyar Kiya. The reference works as part of the character’s larger relationship with Bollywood: Bhugol is not simply someone who watches films but someone who has absorbed the personalities, clothes and performances of the stars he admires.

That detail fits the larger premise of the new season, where Bhugol finds himself becoming famous while still carrying the aspirations and imagination of a small-town character.

Madhuri Dixit’s Influence Appears Through Dance

Madhuri Dixit enters the picture through another important part of Bhugol’s personality his launda naach.

Shrivastava said Madhuri's influence was particularly relevant to the dance aspect of the character. The actor wanted to bring together different Bollywood references rather than base Bhugol on one particular star.

The result is a character whose cinematic influences are intentionally eclectic. Govinda's comic and emotional performance style, Salman Khan's iconic screen image and Madhuri Dixit's association with dance all become pieces of Bhugol's personality.

A Personal Memory From Sparsh’s Dancing Days

The launda naach sequence also triggered a personal memory for Shrivastava.

The actor recalled participating in a dance reality show in 2010, where legendary choreographer Saroj Khan was a judge. He remembered receiving ₹100 notes from her after good performances.

Years later, while filming the dance sequence for Dupahiya Season 2, choreographer Kruti gave him a ₹500 note after the shoot. Shrivastava said the gesture became emotional for him because it reminded him of his early experience as a dancer and of Saroj Khan.

The anecdote adds another layer to the Bollywood connection in the series: the references are not limited to Bhugol's fictional personality but also intersect with Shrivastava's own journey as a performer.

Bhugol Returns With New Fame in Season 2

According to Prime Video's official synopsis, Dupahiya Season 2 returns to Dhadakpur, where a proposed mobile tower becomes the centre of a new village conflict. Bhugol, meanwhile, has become famous but in an unusual way, as a female influencer.

The new season continues the comedy-drama's rural setting while introducing fresh complications for its ensemble of characters.

The returning cast includes Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava, Bhuvan Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Yashpal Sharma, while Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) joins the cast this season.

Sonam Nair Directs the New Season

Dupahiya Season 2 is directed by Sonam Nair and created and produced by Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani under Bombay Film Cartel LLP.

The series is created and written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg.

Prime Video has scheduled the second season for October 1, 2026, with the series set to stream worldwide on the platform.

Why Bhugol’s Bollywood References Matter?

Bhugol's references to iconic Hindi cinema are more than visual Easter eggs. They help explain how a small-town dreamer imagines success and constructs his own idea of stardom.

The character has grown up consuming popular Bollywood culture, so his understanding of fame naturally comes through the actors and performances he admires. Shrivastava's comments suggest that the creative team intentionally used those references to make Bhugol's aspirations feel rooted in his background.

The inclusion of Govinda, Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit also gives the character a recognisable cultural vocabulary without making him a straightforward imitation of any one star.

The Celebrity Hour Take

What stands out about Shrivastava's explanation is the connection between Bhugol's fictional Bollywood obsession and the actor's own history as a dancer.

The 2010 dance-reality-show memory involving Saroj Khan gives the launda naach sequence a personal significance for Shrivastava. At the same time, the references to Raja Babu, Deewaar, Maine Pyar Kiya and Madhuri Dixit's dance legacy make Bhugol feel like someone who has grown up learning about cinema through imitation, admiration and imagination.

That makes the Bollywood influence an important part of understanding where Bhugol comes from as Season 2 begins.

Sources & Verification

This report was prepared using the supplied Bollywood Hungama interview as the primary source for Sparsh Shrivastava's comments, alongside Prime Video's official Dupahiya Season 2 listing and announcement for the show's premise, cast, creators and release date. The actor's comments about Govinda, Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit and his Saroj Khan memory have been attributed directly to him rather than presented as independent facts.