In three years, rapper Badshah has already graduated to judging a musical reality show ('Dil Hai Hindustani'). In a candid chat with hitlist, Badshah talks about finding his place in the industry and choosing his words correctly
Badshah
Badshah
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Given that he commenced his decade-old musical journey with Punjabi tracks, Badshah grew to fame up North rather quickly. But it was only after delivering the hit track 'Saturday Saturday' from 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' (2014) that the rapper established his name across the country. In three years, he has already graduated to judging a musical reality show ('Dil Hai Hindustani'). In a candid chat with hitlist, Badshah talks about finding his place in the industry and choosing his words correctly.
Is Bollywood difficult to fit into?
It's extremely difficult. The pressure is immense. People get bored easily. You won't even know that you are out of the industry if you are living in a bubble.
Tell us something about your struggling days.
I never thought my life was a struggle; it has been a journey. It becomes a struggle when you stop enjoying it. I only wanted to sing. But people try to take advantage of you when you are new.
You have survived a phase of depression. How did you overcome that?
Mostly through medicines. I think a lot of people in India get depressed because they are forced to do things against their will. In fact, Shaheen (Bhatt) and I were discussing it during the Dream Team Tour that we need to come up with a platform where people can freely talk about this.
Was anyone from your family associated with the entertainment industry?
My father had run away from home to become a hero. He struggled for two weeks before returning. I came to know about this recently, and I ragged him endlessly about it.
Have you ever been forced to do music that you didn't like personally?
Yes, a couple of times. I give them my opinion but they take it at their risk. Some people want to follow a formula. People wanted me to make songs like Abhi Toh Party Shuru Huyi Hai (Khoobsurat, 2014) since that did well. For the longest time, I gave into it. But I've decided against doing a track I don't like. Initially, I did compromise, but no artiste should have to do so.
Several rap songs tend to sexualise women. Do you have any restrictions in doing them?
My raps don't have that and if they're doing well then they must be hitting the right chord. My aim is never to hurt sentiments, knowingly or unknowingly. There is a fine line between vulgarity and wit. It's difficult being a lyricist in today's time.
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