Ganji Chudail, a viral animated character known as the “bald witch,” has taken social media by storm, attracting collaborations from major brands. In a fresh twist, the character gets a unique makeover, brought to life by Neena Gupta in a new YouTube India comedy video. Social media users were stunned by the transformation, showering the actress with praise for her portrayal of the character.
The video, posted on YouTube India’s Instagram page, opens with beauty and lifestyle influencers ShivShakti Sachdev, Ishita Mangal, and Sakshi Sidwani tied together. The voiceover introduces the scenario: “Ek baar teen YouTubers ko kidnap kar leti hai, Ganji Chudail” (Once three YouTubers were kidnapped by Ganji Chudail). Enter Neena Gupta, fully transformed into Ganji Chudail, who humorously declares, “Thak gayi hoon meme banke, ab tum teeno mujhe babe banaoge” (I’m tired of being a meme. Now, you three are going to make me a babe). She threatens to erase their social media accounts if they refuse. The trio reluctantly agrees to give her a Gen-Z makeover.
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The influencers quickly get to work on the makeover, though they initially struggle with finding the right foundation for Ganji Chudail. They highlight the beauty industry’s lack of inclusivity before finally settling on a green foundation that matches her complexion. Following YouTube tutorials, they proceed with a hair spa, smoky eye makeup, and a dazzling outfit. The final result is a stunning and edgy Gen-Z version of Ganji Chudail.
The transformation left social media users in awe. Fashion designer Masaba Gupta commented, “Im Dead,” while influencer Dolly Singh reacted, “Whoever thought Neena Ji would make a good Ganji Chudail Deserves promotion… This is iconic.” Sakshi Sidwani humorously added, “Petition to change her name to bebde chudail.”
ShivShakti Sachdev expressed excitement, commenting, “I Literally manifested Ganji Chudail in my lifetime! Thank you YouTube India for this opportunity!!” Popular dancer Nicole Concesso also joined in, saying, “I love this! Next video is how to make Ganji Chudail how to dance.”