Badshah: From Engineering Student to Bollywood Rap King!

Badshah, a name synonymous with catchy beats and vibrant music videos, is a prominent figure in the Indian music scene. But who is the man behind the music?

Early Life and Engineering Days

Born Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia in 1985, Badshah hails from a Delhi-based Rajput family. His father, a government officer, and mother, a teacher, instilled discipline and a strong work ethic in him. Interestingly, Badshah's initial foray wasn't into music, but engineering! He enrolled at the prestigious Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Chandigarh.

Finding his Rhythm

It was during his engineering days that Badshah's passion for music blossomed. Exposed to the burgeoning Punjabi music scene, he discovered his talent for rap writing. Soon, Badshah's skills found a platform – the popular rap group Mafia Mundeer. Alongside rappers like Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah churned out hits like "Khol Botal" and "Begani Naar Buri."

Going Solo and Bollywood Success

While Mafia Mundeer rose to fame, the group disbanded in 2009. Undeterred, Badshah embarked on a solo career. His unique blend of Indian pop, hip-hop, and rap, delivered in Hindi, Punjabi, and Harayanvi languages, struck a chord with audiences. Tracks like "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai," "Genda Phool," and "Kala Chashma" became national anthems.

Badshah's talent extended beyond his own music. He has actively contributed to Bollywood films, composing chart-topping numbers for movies like "Kapoor & Sons," "Sultan," and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil."

Recent Developments

In a heartwarming gesture at a 2024 concert, Badshah publicly announced the end of a long-standing feud with fellow rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. This move towards reconciliation has been welcomed by fans, signifying a new chapter of unity in the Indian rap scene.

Badshah's Legacy

With a massive fan following, numerous awards, and record-breaking views on his music videos, Badshah remains a dominant force in Indian music. His diverse soundscapes and relatable lyrics continue to entertain millions, solidifying his position as a true king of Bollywood rap. 

Badshah is ready to resolve his issues with Honey Singh!

The well-known Indian rapper and musician Badshah has helped countless people all around the world groove to his music. Like him, Honey Singh is an established performer who has delighted crowds for many years.

However, a few years prior, a miscommunication between the peers resulted in a conflict between them. Badshah has now made the decision to stop letting the past undermine his current connection with Singh.

During a recent performance in Dehradun, Badshah addressed reports circulating that he and Honey Singh were not on good terms. The rapper-singer announced during a pause in his set that he was prepared to put his disagreement with the 41-year-old musician behind him.

In a daily quoted him saying, “There was a phase in my life where I held this grudge against one, and now, I want to call it quits and leave that grudge behind and that’s Honey Singh.”

The artist who contributed to the song Naina, which is part of Kareena Kapoor Khan's Crew, went on to say, “I was unhappy because of some misunderstanding but then I realized when we were together, 'Jodne waale bahut kam the, todneh waale bahut the' (There were many people to break us and only a handful to keep us together). Today, I just want to let everyone know I’ve left that phase behind and I wish him all the best,” he ended chat.

Both Honey Singh and Badshah were members of the rap group Mafia Mundeer at one point in their careers. However, following a public fallout in 2009, they made the decision to part ways.

 

Sonakshi Sinha’s unrehearsed dance with Badshah in Auckland!

Dabangg girl Sonakshi Sinha, who has pronounced on numerous occasions about taking up music on a serious note, got a perfect chance to show-off her singing skills when she performed at Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg tour in Auckland along with rapper Badshah.

Sonakshi performed on her newest chartbuster called Move Your Lakk which is featured in her new movie Noor. The actress made sure the crowd had the best time of their life and rapper Badshah acted as her perfect partner in crime. In a short video snippet obtained, the Bollywood actress and the rapper can be seen hooting and singing their heart out.

Punjabi pop singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, who features in the original song, was missing from the happening scene. The 29-year-old actress is an integral part of Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg tour and has already performed with Salman and Akshay in Hong Kong’s leg of the tour.

The actress even posted a classy picture of hers on her Twitter account and captioned it as, “#Noor is on Tour!!! Lets get this show started #Auckland!!! #DaBanggTourNZ #DaBanggTour.”

Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg tour, which is currently in Auckland, will next move to Sydney on April 22, 2017, and then in Melbourne on April 23, 2017.

Sonakshi Sinha croons again for Noor!

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has mesmerized us not only with her acting and incredible fashion sense but also with her stunning voice. The actor-turned-singer has crooned too few tracks namely her single Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai and a track from Akira, Rajj Rajj Ke.

Now, Sona has recorded one more song recently. Titled MYL, the track is from her forthcoming movie Noor, where she essays the role of a journalist. The music video will also star her real-life friends Diljit Dosanjh and rapper Badshah and will be shot in next few days.

The song is all about friendship and its importance in life. Speaking about it to a famous daily, the producer of the movie Vikram Malhotra specified, "The song fits well with the spirit of Noor." 

Whereas Sonakshi further added, "Badshah and I have wanted to collaborate for almost a year now. I'm so glad it's finally happening for Noor as this film is special to me in many ways. I'm also very fond of Diljit as a performer and a person, so having him on this with us is amazing.It's going to be super fun shooting with these two live wires for the video."

When Diljit was asked about this collaboration, he told, "I'm looking forward to working with my friend Badshah again and Bhushan Kumar."

Noor is directed by Sunhil Sippy and is scheduled to release on April 21, 2017. The film is based on Pakistani author Saba Imtiaz's novel Karachi, You're Killing Me!