Meet Karan Kargwal, the man behind the real Bgmi Buggy

At the intersection of passion, creativity, and gritty engineering, lives a story that defines dedication. Meet Karan Kargwal a Velder technician with Indian Railways and a self-taught fabricator who turned heads across the BGMI community after building a real-life working replica of the iconic Buggy from BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)—right on the rooftop of his home!

His inspiring journey not only caught the attention of fans but also of Krafton India Esports, who invited him as a special guest for the BMPS 2025 Grand Finale—the ultimate celebration of mobile esports in India. We caught up with Karan during the event to talk about his journey, the challenges of crafting a video game vehicle in the real world, and balancing a demanding day job with big dreams.

Karan Kargwal – The Man behind the real-life BGMI Buggy

Q: As we all know, you’re a passionate gamer. How did you start playing BGMI, and what do you love most about it?

Karan: I’ve been playing BGMI for a long time now. Even before that, I used to play popular games like Grand Theft Auto. What kept me hooked to BGMI is the multiplayer aspect—it’s fun to play with friends in squads of 2 or 4. It becomes more than just a game; it’s your time with the people you vibe with.

Q: This buggy you’ve built is incredible. How did the idea of making it in real life come to you?

Karan: I work as a Velder technician at Indian Railways and have been in the job for five years. Every time I used the Buggy in BGMI, I would imagine riding it in real life. One day I asked myself—why not make one? I took it as a challenge to sharpen my welding skills. I even invested in a welding machine just for this project. The base of the buggy comes from an old bike—I modified it to bring this vision to life.

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Q: It’s incredible. How did BGMI help you view and build this buggy?

Karan: Krafton India, the team behind Bgmi, argued to make sure that the buggy was as close as possible to its version at stake. Their encouragement helped me add details that fans would instantly recognize – it had to feel Like the BGMI buggy, not just a random all-terrain vehicle.

Q: Given the size of the BGMI esports, in particular with events like BMPS 2025 offering crores in the Prize Pools … Have you ever thought of becoming a competitive esports player?

Karan: Haha, honestly, I have always played Bgmi with casualness. I never imagined myself as a professional player. My interest was mainly in the creative and mechanical side of things. But I find incredible the number of oppressed that shine through such events and even represent India on a global scale.

Q: Finally – This buggy was only the beginning, right? Future plans to build more vehicles from the game?

Karan: Absolutely. I will not overthrow all the beans here, but something new certainly happens soon. Stay listening to my social media – an ad or maybe even a new construction video will drop before knowing it!