Aamir Shameem, a comedian from Kulgam, is a social media favorite

Sameer Ahmad

Anantnag: Aamir Shameem Beigh, a comedian from Banimohalla, has gained thousands of fans through his social media videos.

The talented 24-year-old YouTuber has a huge following on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Aamir Shameem’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, namely “Kashmiri Didaar official”, are followed by thousands of people, mostly those who enjoy his comedy clips.

Aamir Shameem, also known as Badami Bai, has been performing stand-up since he was a child. Speaking with Arising State, Shameem said, “I started making funny videos when I was in 7th grade. However, I didn’t have a platform to share them back then”.

‘Within two years, I started uploading my comedy videos on YouTube and got a good number of subscribers on that platform”, he said.

Its to be mentioned here that Shameem belongs to a far-flung area of Kulgam called Banimohalla, which lies on the foothills of Peer Panchal about 30km from the main town of Kulgam district.

Shameem said that he has performed in several stand-up comedies and stage shows in recent years. ‘Primarily, I have performed at govt sponsored events in Kulgam and the people attending have always liked my performances, and I am glad that I was able to make a difference in their lives by bringing smiles to their faces’.

‘I made a comedy video last year titled “Badaam Choor” which ended up becoming very popular on social media, the video received thousands of likes, shares, and comments, he said.

Shameem is one of several young Kashmiri talented artists who are gaining immense popularity on social media.

At present, Aamir has a team of six talented young boys from his village, all of whom make comedy videos to entertain people.

Shameem shot to fame with his Facebook and YouTube pages, both titled Kashmiri Dildaar official, which he started in 2020. Keeping people entertained with his comedy is his main goal. He posts frequent updates on his page, laced with subtle humour, and in return, his followers lavish him with love. His page attracts people of all ages, and within two years, Shameem has more than a million followers.