Badshah

Basic Information

• Name - Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia (Professionally known as Badshah)

• Date of Birth - November 19, 1985

• Nationality - Indian

• Profession - Singer, rapper, music producer, and lyricist

• Siblings - Aparajita Singh

• Education - Punjab Engineering College (2006)

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Biography

Aditya Prateek Singh, professionally known as Badshah (stylized as badboyshah), is a multi-talented Indian rapper, singer, songwriter, music producer, television personality, and businessman, born on November 19, 1985. As of 2025, Badshah has recorded songs in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Haryanvi, making him a versatile and influential artist in the Indian music industry.

Badshah is credited with bringing underground sounds into the mainstream, leaving a lasting impact on Indian hip-hop, rap, and Bollywood music. Some of his notable Bollywood contributions include chart-topping tracks like "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor & Sons, "Garmi" from Street Dancer 3D, "Naina" from Crew, and "Proper Patola" from Namaste England. His global collaborations include working with international artists J Balvin and Tainy on the track "Voodoo," which also featured a guest verse from Lil Baby.

In addition to his music, Badshah has become a popular television personality, serving as a judge on shows like MTV Hustle, Indian Idol, Dil Hai Hindustani, and India's Got Talent. His charismatic presence and keen understanding of music have endeared him to audiences both on-screen and off.

Badshah was born in Delhi to a government officer father and a teacher mother from Punjab. He has a younger sister, Aprajita Singh. He completed his schooling at Bal Bharati Public School in Pitampura, Delhi, where he performed with the school choir. After school, he pursued civil engineering at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh. It was during his college years that he discovered Punjabi music, which inspired him to start writing rap songs.

Early in his career, Badshah initially used the stage name "Cool Equal" but later adopted the name "Badshah" on the advice of his mentor, Yo Yo Honey Singh. He is also known for his catchy tagline, "It라이브 바카라 your boy Badshah," often stylized as "Ish yo boy Baad-uh-sh-aa-ah."

In November 2006, Badshah released his first song, "Soda Whiskey," which became a surprise hit. He followed this up in January 2011 with the song "Paanch Begam," a collaboration with artists like Yo Yo Honey Singh, Raftaar, Alfaaz, and J Star. These early tracks laid the foundation for his meteoric rise in the music industry.

On August 7, 2020, Badshah released a pop and hip-hop album titled The Power of Dreams of a Kid. The album featured eight tracks and included collaborations with artists like Lisa Mishra, Sikander Kahlon, Fotty Seven, Bali, and music producer Andy Grewal. The album's mixing and mastering were handled by Aditya Dev, showcasing Badshah라이브 바카라 dedication to high-quality production. This album further cemented his reputation as a creative and influential force in the music world.

Career Timeline

• 2006 - Began his career with Mafia Mundeer alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh.

• 2012 - Released his first independent single, Kar Gayi Chull, which became a massive hit and was later adapted into the Bollywood film Kapoor & Sons.

• 2014 - Released Saturday Saturday, another chartbuster that was featured in the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

• 2015 - Launched DJ Waley Babu, featuring Aastha Gill, which topped charts and earned over a million views within 24 hours of release.

• 2016-2020 - Released consecutive hits like Mercy, Genda Phool, Paagal, and She Move It Like. His single Paagal broke global streaming records on YouTube.

• 2020 - Collaborated with international artist J Balvin and Tainy on the track Voodoo.

• 2023 - Continued to innovate with tracks like Sanak and collaborations with emerging artists.

Achievements

• Awards & Recognition

  • Best Bollywood Track for DJ Waley Babu (Mirchi Music Awards)

  • Multiple nominations and wins at Filmfare, GIMA, and other prestigious music awards.

• Records/Stats

  • Paagal became the fastest Indian music video to cross 75 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of release.

  • Several songs have crossed over a billion streams across platforms.

• Philanthropic Work

  • Actively supports campaigns promoting mental health awareness.

  • Participated in charity concerts to support disaster relief and education for underprivileged children.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases

• “I want to make music that makes people forget their worries, even if just for a while.”

• “Success is about staying true to who you are and taking your audience on a journey with you.”

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