Badshah
Badshah in 2018
Born
Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia

(1985-11-19) 19 November 1985 (age 40)
Delhi, India
Other names
  • Badboyshah
Alma mater Punjab Engineering College
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • music producer
  • filmmaker
  • entrepreneur
Years active 2006-present
Television
  • MTV Hustle
  • India's Got Talent
  • Indian Idol
  • Dil Hai Hindustani
Spouses
Jasmine Masih
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​
(m. 2012; div. 2020)​
Isha Rikhi
​
​
(m. 2026)​
[1]
Children 1
Musical career
Origin
  • Delhi, Chandigarh
Genres
  • Pop rap
  • underground rap
  • synthwave
  • Hip-Hop
  • Desi hip hop
  • Bollywood
Labels
  • Sony Music Entertainment
  • Universal Music Group
Formerly of Mafia Mundeer

Aditya Prateek Singh[a] better known professionally as Badshah is an Indian rapper, singer-songwriter, music producer, businessman and movie producer. He is one of the most influential music artists in India widely credited with helping Indian Hip-Hop music reach global mainstream audiences. He is known for his high energy songs and commercial sound.[5][6]

Badshah gained widespread recognition after his 2012 single, "Saturday Saturday", was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 movie, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. His notable works in Bollywood films include "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from Khoobsurat, "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor and Sons, "Garmi" from Street Dancer 3D, "Naina" from Crew, and "Proper Patola" from Namaste England, among others. He has also collaborated with international artists such as J Balvin and Tainy for the song "Voodoo",[7] with the remix of the song featuring a guest verse from Lil Baby.[8]

Badshah has appeared as a judge on MTV Hustle, Indian Idol, Dil Hai Hindustani, India's Got Talent, and India's Got Latent.

Early life and education

Prior to becoming a full-time musician he enrolled as a student of civil engineering at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, where he was exposed to new Punjabi music which prompted him to take on rap writing.[9][10][11][12]

Career

2006-2012: Career beginnings, Soda Whiskey and Mafia Mundeer

Badshah started his career in the music industry with the name "Cool Equal", but then changed his name to Badshah on the Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's advice as according to Badshah, Singh thought that "he lived like a 'Badshah' (transl. king) i.e. he would wake up or call whenever he wanted to and according to his own liking".[13][14][15] In his 2024 interview with The Lallantop, Badshah claims initially giving Singh 2 lakh rupees, followed by an additional 3 lakh rupees for doing the music production for his debut English-language album and subsequently, 6 lakh rupees for fulfilling the budget for the music video of the song "Get Up Jawani", which was shot in 2009. The track became a part of Singh's debut album International Villager which launched in November 2011, with the release of its music video in April 2012.

Badshah & Raftaar, both of whom were former members of Mafia Mundeer

In late 2011-early 2012, he split from Mafia Mundeer and Singh due to credit-related problems. In an earlier interview with Raaj Jones in 2015, Badshah claims to have co-written many tracks with Singh, including "Brown Rang", the rap segment for "Angreji Beat" and also, for Singh & Raj Brar's 2008 track, "Chandigarh De Nazareyan Ne Patteya". Badshah claims to have written/co-written almost all tracks for Singh, till the latter's album International Villager.[16] Badshah reiterated his claim in the interview with The Lallantop to have written the track "Brown Rang" and the rap segment for the track "Angreji Beat" for Singh, which the latter denied. Singh, in an interview with the same media outlet, has denied that Badshah was ever a part of "Mafia Mundeer" and instead states that Badshah was just a client for him.[17]

2012-2020: Mainstream breakout, Original Never Ends and acting debut

He broke into the mainstream after his 2012 single, "Saturday Saturday", was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 movie, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.[14][18][19]

His track "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" alongside Aastha Gill and Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor in the music video was featured in the 2014 Disney film, Khoobsurat. The track became a blockbuster and has since crossed one billion views on YouTube.[20]

Badshah released his debut album, O.N.E. (Original Never Ends), on August 17, 2018, preceded by the release of two lead singles "Mercy" and "Heartless", the former of which crossed 21 million views on YouTube in a week.[21][22][23]

Badshah & Miss Diva 2017 contestants at Yamaha music video launch

His 2019 song "Paagal" reached 74.8 million views on YouTube within 24 hours which would have set the record for the most-viewed video in 24 hours on YouTube.[24] Badshah's label, Sony Music, confirmed that they had used the help of advertisements from Google AdSense to promote the song.[25][26] An explanation from YouTube not acknowledging the record was because Badshah's record label Sony Music India had purchased advertisements from Google and YouTube that embedded the video or directed fans to it in some way, a common practice in the global music industry.[27]

He made his acting debut in August 2019 in the movie, Khandaani Shafakhana.[28]

2020-2023: The Power of Dreams of a Kid and Retropanda - Part 1 EP

Aastha Gill & Badshah
Occlusion Fest, 2019

On 7 August 2020, the rapper released an alternative hip-hop album, The Power of Dreams of a Kid, which had eight tracks and included features from various artists such as Lisa Mishra, Sikander Kahlon, Fotty Seven, Bali, and music producer Andy Grewal. According to Badshah, the album dealt with the themes of his musical journey. The mixing and mastering of the album was handled by Aditya Dev.[29][30]

His song "Genda Phool" was released by Sony Music India in 2020. It sampled a Bengali folk song "Boro Loker Biti Lo". Ratan Kahar, a Bengali artist, claimed to be the original writer and composer of the folk song.[31] Though Badshah later released a statement saying that it was a traditional Baul folk song which was not copyrighted, since folk music does not fall under copyright protections and is thus in the public domain.[32]

Badshah collaborated with Aastha Gill for the song "Pani Pani". The music video featured him alongside Jacqueline Fernandez.[33] He further released the Bhojpuri version of the song, and rapped in the Bhojpuri language, alongside Khesari Lal Yadav. The Bhojpuri version got more than one million views in less than an hour and became the first Bhojpuri song to do so.[34]

Badshah released a four-track EP, Retropanda - Part 1, on 14 March 2022. The EP featured the track "Jugnu" featuring Nikhita Gandhi, which has amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify.[35]

2023-present: 3:00 AM Sessions and Ek Tha Raja albums

In 2023, Badshah released his third studio album, 3:00 AM Sessions, which featured Karan Aujla on the first track. According to Badshah, the project represented "his unfiltered and vulnerable side".[36]

A year later, he released his fourth studio album, Ek Tha Raja on 18 March 2024, through Universal Music Group. It features several artists including Divine, Raftaar, Karan Aujla, Ikka, Dino James, Nora Fatehi, Raga, Seedhe Maut, Aastha Gill, Arijit Singh, MC Stan, KR$NA and Nikhita Gandhi.[37][38] He also announced the Paagal World Tour 2024.[37][39]

In 2025, Badshah announced his EP Fitoor, which was branded as his first independent project. All the songs were released as singles before being released together as an EP on August 16, 2025. The project was his first one to include no features.[40] The track "Galiyon Ke Ghalib" attracted attention for its incisive lyricism and Badshah debuting as a dancer in the music video.[41]

In December 2025, Maybach Icons of Luxury announced a limited-edition eyewear collaboration with Badshah, making him the brand's first South Asian creative partner. The capsule includes five optical and sunglass models co-designed by Badshah: rimless “The Artist III” frames with curved titanium, sound-wave-inspired temples (in Electric Yellow and Deep Blue), and “The King III” aviators in Camouflage, Snow Camouflage, and Tigers of India motifs. A special King III version is set with 90 diamonds and limited to five units. The collection was released via Eternity Lifestyles in India and Maybach Eyewear retailers worldwide, with prices starting at US$2,850.[42]

Badshah participated in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in February 2026.[43]

In March 2026, Badshah was embroiled in a controversy over his Haryanvi song "Tateeree".[44] The track attracted criticism for its allegedly objectionable lyrics and visuals.[45] An FIR was registered in Panchkula, Haryana, under the provisions related to obscene content and representation of women.[46] Following the backlash, Badshah issued a public apology and the music video as well as audio was removed from all streaming platforms.[47][48][49]

Personal life

He married Jasmine Masih in 2012. In January 2017, they had a daughter together named Jessemy Grace Masih Singh.[50] [51] They divorced in 2020.[52]

Badshah has also ventured into the hospitality industry with several diverse dining experiences. He co-owns Dragonfly Experience in Delhi and Mumbai, and has launched three upscale restaurants in Chandigarh — Sago Spice Symphony, Seville, and Sidera.[53] In 2025, he also introduced Badboy Pizza, a QSR brand in Mumbai.[54]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Title Producer(s) Writer(s) Label Language(s) Release date
O.N.E.
(Original Never Ends)		 Badshah,
Sez On The Beat, The Boss		 Badshah, Various Artists Sony Music India Hindi, Punjabi 17 August 2018
The Power Of Dreams Of A Kid Badshah,
Andy Grewal		 Badshah, Various Artists Badshah Hindi, Punjabi, English, Haryanvi 7 August 2020
Retropanda - Part 1 Hiten Badshah, Aastha Gill, Nikitha Gandi Universal Music India Hindi, Punjabi 14 March 2022
3:00 AM Sessions Badshah, Various Artists Universal Music India Hindi, Punjabi 7 February 2023
Ek Tha Raja Badshah, Hiten Badshah, Various Artists Universal Music India Hindi, Punjabi, English 18 March 2024
FITOOR Badshah, Hiten Badshah Universal Music India Hindi, Punjabi, English 16 August 2025

Bollywood music

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Movie Song Singer(s)/co-singer(s) Composer(s) Language Label Ref.
2014 Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania "Saturday Saturday" Akriti Kakkar, Indeep Bakshi Sharib-Toshi Hindi Sony Music India
Khoobsurat "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" Aastha Gill Badshah
2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan "Selfie Le Le Re" Vishal Dadlani, Nakash Aziz, Pritam Pritam
ABCD 2 "Vande Mataram" Daler Mehndi, Tanishka Sanghvi and Divya Kumar Sachin–Jigar Zee Music Company
Second Hand Husband "Bad Baby" Gippy Grewal
All Is Well "Chaar Shanivaar" Vishal Dadlani, Armaan Malik Amaal Mallik T-Series
Jazbaa "Aaj Raat Ka Scene" Shraddha Pandit Badshah Zee Music Company
Vedalam "Aaluma Doluma" Anirudh Ravichander Tamil Sony Music India
2016 Sanam Re "Akkad Bakkad" Neha Kakkar Badshah Hindi T-Series
Teraa Surroor "Teri Yaad" Himesh Reshammiya HR Musik Limited and T-Series
Kapoor & Sons "Kar Gayi Chull" Fazilpuria, Sukriti Kakar, Neha Kakkar Amaal Mallik, Badshah Sony Music India
"Let's Nacho" Benny Dayal Nucleya, Benny Dayal
Sultan "Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai" Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Ishita, Neeti Mohan Vishal–Shekhar YRF Music
Baar Baar Dekho "Kala Chashma" Amar Arshi, Neha Kakkar, Indeep Bakshi Badahah, Prem-Hardeep Zee Music Company
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil "The Breakup Song" Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi and Nakash Aziz Pritam Sony Music India
Shivaay "Bolo Har Har Har" Mithoon, Mohit Chauhan, Sukhwinder Singh Megha Sriram Dalton, Anugrah and The Vamps Mithoon T-Series
2017 OK Jaanu "The Humma Song" A. R. Rahman, Jubin Nautiyal, Shashaa Tirupati, Tanishk Bagchi A.R. Rahman, Tanishk Bagchi, Badshah Sony Music India
Badrinath Ki Dulhania "Tamma Tamma Again" Bappi Lahiri, Anuradha Paudwal Tanishk Bagchi T-Series
Noor "Move Your Lakk" Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha Badshah [55]
Mubarakan "Mubarakan (Title Track)" Juggy D, Yash Narvekar, Sukriti Kakar Rishi Rich, Badshah
Bhoomi "Trippy Trippy" Neha Kakkar, Benny Dayal, Brijesh Shandilya Sachin–Jigar
2018 Blackmail "Happy Happy" Aastha Gill Badshah [56]
Veere Di Wedding "Tareefan" Badshah Qaran Zee Music Company
Nawabzaade "Tere Naal Nachna" Sunanda Sharma Badshah T-Series
Stree "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe" Nikhita Gandhi, Sachin–Jigar Sachin–Jigar
Loveyatri "Aakh Lad Jaave" Asees Kaur, Jubin Nautiyal Tanishk Bagchi
Namaste England "Bhare Bazaar" Vishal Dadlani, Payal Dev, B Praak Rishi Rich, Badshah Sony Music India
"Proper Patola" Diljit Dosanjh, Aastha Gill Badshah
Villain "Bholey Baba" Nikhita Gandhi JAM8 Bengali SVF Entertainment
2019 Aladdin "Sab Sahi Hai Bro" Badshah Hindi Disney India
Khandaani Shafakhana "Koka" Jasbir Jassi, Dhvani Bhanushali Tanishk Bagchi T-Series
"Sheher Ki Ladki" Tulsi Kumar
"Saans To Le Le" Rico Badshah
Saaho "Bad Boy" Neeti Mohan
Telugu
Benny Dayal, Sunitha Sarathy Tamil
Malayalam
Dabangg 3 "Munna Badnaam Hua" Kamaal Khan, Mamta Sharma Sajid–Wajid Hindi
Good Newwz "Chandigarh Mein" Harrdy Sandhu, Asees Kaur, Lisa Mishra Tanishk Bagchi Zee Music Company
2020 Street Dancer 3D "Garmi" Neha Kakkar Badshah T-Series
Indoo Ki Jawani "Heelein Toot Gayi" Aastha Gill
2021 Red Notice "Bach Ke Rehna" Jonita Gandhi, DIVINE, Mikey McCleary R. D Burman, Divine, Mikey McCleary, Badshah Netflix India [57]
2022 Cirkus "Aashiqui" Amrita Singh Badshah, Hiten Kumar T-Series
Dhaakad "She's On Fire" Nikhita Gandhi Badshah Zee Music Company [58]
2023 Bloody Daddy "Issa Vibe" Payal Dev Badshah, Aditya Dev Times Music
Jawan "Faratta" Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi Anirudh Ravichander T-Series
Sukhee "Nasha" Badshah, Chakshu Kotwal, Afsana Khan Badshah, Hiten
"Nasha (Badshah Version)"
Farrey Ghar Pe Party Hai" Badshah, Aastha Gill, Mellow D Sachin–Jigar Zee Music Company
2024 Crew "Naina" Badshah, Diljit Dosanjh Raj Ranjodh Tips Music
"Khwabida" Badshah Bharg-Rohit
Ishq Vishk Rebound "Gore Gore Mukhde Pe" Udit Narayan, Badshah, Nikhita Gandhi Badshah, Hiten
2025 Mere Husband Ki Biwi "Gori Hai Kalaiyan" Badshah, Kanika Kapoor, Sharvi Yadav, IP Singh Akshay & IP, Badshah Just Music Label
Baaghi 4 "Bahli Sohni" Mani Moudgill, Badshah, Nikhita Gandhi Mani Moudgill, Badshah T-Series
Sunny Sanskaari Ki Tulsi Kumari “Balma 2.0” Badshah, Shreya Ghoshal, B Praak TBA Sony Music Co.

Film career

As producer

Year Film Language Director Notes
2019 Do Dooni Panj Punjabi Harry Bhatti Composed songs also

Film

Year Film Role Language Director Notes
2019 Khandaani Shafakhana Gabru Ghatak Hindi Shilpi Dasgupta Composed songs also

Television

Year Show Role Broadcaster
2022–2023 India's Got Talent Judge Sony
2022–2023 MTV Hustle MTV
2024-present Indian Idol Sony Entertainment Television
2024 The Great Indian Kapil Show Guest Netflix[59]
2024 India's Got Latent Guest judge YouTube
2025 The Ba***ds of Bollywood Cameo Netflix[60]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Category Nominated work Result Ref
25th IIFA Awards Best Playback Singer - Male "Naina" from Crew Nominated
Filmfare Awards Best Playback Singer- Male "Tareefan" from Veere Di Wedding Nominated [61]
PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Punjabi Music of The Year Wakhra Swag by Navv Inder ft. Badshah Won [62]
10th Mirchi Music Awards Best Song Engineer (Recording & Mixing) "Mercy" from O.N.E Nominated [63]
Brit Asia TV Music Awards 2017 Best Bollywood Act N/a Won [64]

Notes

  1. ^ Badshah has often referred to his full name as Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodiya; however, he confirmed that his name on passport does not have Sisodiya in a The Lallantop interview.[2] His business filings also do not end with Sisodiya.[3][4] Wikipedia's introduction uses only the legal name.

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