In pictures: Kacha Badam Night with Bhuban Badyakar at Someplace Else

Someplace Else at The Park became a hub for catchy hook steps on Friday, February 18, as internet sensation Bhuban Badyakar took the stage. The singer made the crowd dance with his Instagram-breaking number ‘Kacha Badam’

The peanut seller from Birbhum, far removed from any glitz, shone in this celebrity-studded evening. His ever present ‘jhuli’ for his prayer beads and his no-fuss sandals were a humbling contrast to the trendy sequined jacket . 'I have to return the jacket though, it was only borrowed for the stage,' he laughed

Photographer Jash Jain couldn’t resist getting clicked with Badyakar, and he had the perfect prop to pose with. 'Sometimes, even the most ordinary things can feel extraordinary because of the right people,' quipped Jain

Actor Neel Bhattacharya (in yellow-green) and director Soumojeet Adak (right, in blue) were happy shutterbugs one moment and acing the steps to the song the next. 'It makes me really happy that talent can come to the spotlight in today’s world. This opportunity is what makes the ‘Kacha Badam’ story,' said Bhattacharya

Badyakar also showcased his repertoire as a singer. 'Baul gaan gabo? [May I sing a Baul song]?” he asked, to widespread cheers. 'This is the music I sang before going viral,' he shared

From the twirl to the jig to the outstretched arms, Shipra Banerjee’s energy brought everyone to the dance floor. 'We are regulars at Someplace Else. This event was special and Bhuban’s performance came as a surprise. We enjoyed dancing to ‘Kacha Badam’, but it was heartening to hear him sing a Baul song too. It is great to see artists being recognised and appreciated,' said Shipra, who was there with daughter Mihika

'I was so excited for this event and had been preparing since morning to attend it,' said Ajanta Das (right), actor Saurav Das’ mother, after a pre-performance groupfie with Badyakar taken by her daughter Arunima Das

As soon as he stepped off stage, Badyakar was thronged with selfie requests and he obliged every single one with a smile. Self-proclaimed ‘party-animal’ Bull Banthia was the first to get clicked with him. 'His music has spread all over the world. I can't scroll through Twitter or Instagram without coming across his reels, and I knew I had to take a picture with him today,' he said.