Bhuban Badyakar, of 'Kacha Badam' fame, was injured in accident on Monday, 28 February. The viral singer was rushed to the hospital after he sustained injuries on his chest and head.
The incident took place near his home in Birbhum district's Dubrajpur. Badyakar's friend told PTI that was trying to drive his new vehicle when he drove it into a wall and was injured on his face on Monday afternoon. The friend added that he was discharged from the hospital after first aid.
The friend also told PTI that Badyakar has cancelled all his professional engagements this week due to the accident.
Before his song went viral late last year, Badyakar sold peanuts in Dubrajpur.
After attaining fame, Badyakar was invited to perform at Someplace Else, a pub in Kolkata.
Badyakar was recently awarded Rs 3 lakh by Godhulibela Music, the label that first remixed his song. Before that, he was also felicitated by the West Bengal police for his music and has received shoutouts from various celebrities and countless social media users.
(This story will be updated with more details.)
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