Birthday Boy Badshah: India's DJ Wale Babu and his early life

The millions of views on Youtube and a huge footfall in the music concerts represent Badshah’s popularity across the country. The famous Indian rapper has created some unmatchable independent music that have set the stage on fire. He has delivered some of the biggest party anthems to the crowd. Badshah turns 34 today and here are few interesting facts about the rapper.

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Interesting things about Badshah

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Real name

Artists often adopt a stage name for connecting with their fans. You will be quite shocked to find out Badshah’s real name. Hold your breath because his real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia.  Since his music debut, the rapper has been using his stage name.

Earlier collaborations

A lot of people are unaware of the fact that Badshah started his career alongside famous rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. Badshah collaborated with him in his band Mafia Mundeer. He has even featured in one of his songs but later on, he split from the band and started creating independent music and made several successful collaborations in the Punjabi music industry.

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Forbes magazine

A lot of his fans might not be aware that Badshah was named as one of the 63rd richest celebrity in India in the year 2018. He is often spotted wearing some of the most stylish and designer clothes. They are accompanied by expensive accessories. 

Film producer

Badshah turned producer with the film Do Dooni Panj. It was his first step into production as he produced it for the Punjabi cinema. The film is directed by Harry Bhatti and produced by Jeeva. It features Amrit Mann, Rana Ranbir, Isha Rikhi, Karamjit Anmol and Sardar Sohi.  The film opened to positive reviews and is the only venture of the rapper till now.

Badshah recently recorded a rap for Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3, titled Munna Badnaam Hua. It is composed by Sajid-Wajid and lyrics are penned down by Danish Sabri. Kamaal Khan and Mamta Sabri have lent their voices as playback singers in the song.

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