T-Series man Gulshan Kumar's success story: He was a simple fruit juice seller's son but became cassette king of Bollywood - Amazing rise!
The Shree Hanuman Chalisa video on T-Series Bhakti Sagar YouTube channel has recorded a path-breaking view count, making it the first Indian YouTube video to reach 5 billion views. Everyone is curious to know who sang the song and why it's gained such immense popularity. This devotional video has suddenly surfaced and is gaining views rapidly.India is a culturally rich and sacred country with diverse traditions, and a large number of people are devout. The video that has gained a staggering 5 billion views is the Shree Hanuman Chalisa.Who was Gulshan Kumar, the man behind T-Series?Gulshan Kumar Dua, the Indian businessman, film and music producer who founded the Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series) label, was born in 1951 into a Punjabi-Hindu family. His father ran a fruit juice stall in New Delhi’s Daryaganj area. Drawn to music from an early age, Kumar entered the business when his family purchased a shop selling low-cost audio cassettes and records -- a move that marked the foundation of what would become a music empire. Gulshan founded Super Cassettes Industries in 1983, an audio-cassette manufacturing company that later grew into today’s T-Series music label. By the early 1990s, T-Series played a pivotal role in revitalising the Indian music industry.The company’s first major breakthrough came in 1988 with the soundtrack of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. The album’s massive success reshaped the company’s trajectory. T-Series followed this with a strong debut in 1990 through the blockbuster Aashiqui and later saw similar success with Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, shifting more attention toward album production. Gulshan Kumar transformed his label into what would eventually become India’s largest music company.Mafia involved in MurderGulshan Kumar was killed by hired killers in 1997. Abdul Rauf, also known as Daud Merchant, was convicted in 2002 for the murder of Gulshan Kumar.5 billion views for 1st ever Indian YouTube video: Channel heartfelt noteThe channel shared a heartfelt note after the video crossed 5 billion views, expressing gratitude to fans, saying, "ShreeHanuman Chalisa, which brings auspiciousness to all of us, has crossed 5 billion views. This is possible only because of you. It's a matter of great pride for all of us, and it's even more significant that we achieved this milestone on Saturday, 22-11-2025, a day dear to Hanuman Ji. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Jai Shree Hanuman Ji."Shree Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Sri Hanuman. Sri Hanuman Chalisa is a remarkable creation of Goswami Tulsidas. Sri Hanuman Chalisa has 40 poetic verses. According to Hindu scriptures and beliefs, the language that was used to write the Hanuman Chalisa was Awadhi. It was written in the 16th century. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa will ward off negative energies and spirits. Sri Hanuman Chalisa is a powerful prayer to get strength, courage, success, and prosperity in life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AETFvQonfV8
