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Aditya Prateek SinghTemplate:Efn 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.[1][2]
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",[3] with the remix of the song featuring a guest verse from Lil Baby.[4]
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.[5][6][7][8]
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' (Template:Translation) i.e. he would wake up or call whenever he wanted to and according to his own liking".[9][10][11] 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.
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.[12] 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.[13]
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.[10][14][15]
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.[16]
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.[17][18][19]
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.[20] Badshah's label, Sony Music, confirmed that they had used the help of advertisements from Google AdSense to promote the song.[21][22] 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.[23]
He made his acting debut in August 2019 in the movie, Khandaani Shafakhana.[24]
2020-2023: The Power of Dreams of a Kid and Retropanda - Part 1 EP
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.[25][26]
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.[27] 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.[28]
Badshah collaborated with Aastha Gill for the song "Pani Pani". The music video featured him alongside Jacqueline Fernandez.[29] 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.[30]
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.[31]
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".[32]
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.[33][34] He also announced the Paagal World Tour 2024.[33][35]
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.[36] The track "Galiyon Ke Ghalib" attracted attention for its incisive lyricism and Badshah debuting as a dancer in the music video.[37]
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.[38]
Badshah participated in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in February 2026.[39]
In March 2026, Badshah was embroiled in a controversy over his Haryanvi song "Tateeree".[40] The track attracted criticism for its allegedly objectionable lyrics and visuals.[41] An FIR was registered in Panchkula, Haryana, under the provisions related to obscene content and representation of women.[42] Following the backlash, Badshah issued a public apology and the music video as well as audio was removed from all streaming platforms.[43][44][45]
Personal life
He married Jasmine Masih in 2012. In January 2017, they had a daughter together named Jessemy Grace Masih Singh.[46] [47] They divorced in 2020.[48]
In March 2026, Badshah married actress Isha Rikhi.[49]
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.[50] In 2025, he also introduced Badboy Pizza, a QSR brand in Mumbai.[51]
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
| Template:Dagger | 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 | [52] | |||
| 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 | [53] | ||
| 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 | [54] | |
| 2022 | Cirkus | "Aashiqui" | Amrita Singh | Badshah, Hiten Kumar | T-Series | ||
| Dhaakad | "She's On Fire" | Nikhita Gandhi | Badshah | Zee Music Company | [55] | ||
| 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[56] |
| 2024 | India's Got Latent | Guest judge | YouTube |
| 2025 | The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Cameo | Netflix[57] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th IIFA Awards | Best Playback Singer - Male | "Naina" from Crew | Template:Nom | |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Playback Singer- Male | "Tareefan" from Veere Di Wedding | Template:Nom | [58] |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Punjabi Music of The Year | Wakhra Swag by Navv Inder ft. Badshah | Template:Won | [59] |
| 10th Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song Engineer (Recording & Mixing) | "Mercy" from O.N.E | Template:Nom | [60] |
| Brit Asia TV Music Awards 2017 | Best Bollywood Act | Template:N/a | Template:Won | [61] |
Notes
References
- ↑ Badshah’s biggest hits: The songs that made him a star. mirchi.in. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ India’s Got Talent: Badshah calls Raftaar India's 'most skilled rapper'. The Times of India(2023-09-01). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Badshah, J Balvin Conjure Spirits in Trilingual 'Voodoo' Video, Legaspi, Althea. Rolling Stone(2022-04-22). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Lil Baby Joins Badshah And Bad Bunny For ‘Voodoo’ Remix, Schube, Will. uDiscover Music(2022-06-11). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ 'If I wasn't a rapper, I'd have been an IAS officer': Everything you wanted to know about Badshah, who calls himself a 'prime-time' version of Honey Singh. IBN Live. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ I don't want to compose Bollywood albums: Badshah - Full News. kerala.indiaeveryday.in. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Packed in promise | chandigarh | Hindustan Times. archive.ph(2016-07-04). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Badshah: I still have my St Stephen's ID, that is something worth flaunting. The Times of India(14 July 2018). Retrieved 9 June 2019.
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- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The unstoppable boys of Punjabi Pop. caravanmagazine.in. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia Was 'Cool Equal' Before Finally Becoming 'Badshah'!. Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ Badshah – Must Watch Interview (Talking about Bajrangi Bhaijaan & Mafia Mundeer). YouTube. Raaj Jones(2014). Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ यो यो हनी सिंह से लड़ाई पर बादशाह ने सारे जवाब दे दिए(6 September 2024).
- ↑ Badshah's Kingdom Of Hip-Hop, Singh, Priya. The Sunday Guardian Live(2018-10-13). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Saturday Saturday maker Badshah: I'm an artiste, not a preacher. The Times of India(2014-07-04). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Watch: Sonam Kapoor in 'Abhi Toh Party' from 'Khoobsurat'(22 August 2014).
- ↑ Badshah on his debut album ONE: I've lived with the album for so long, I started to believe it is alive. The Indian Express(2018-08-17). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah on shooting on a Boeing wing, a workaholic and 21 million hits for his latest video, Durham, Bryan. DNA India. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ The buzz about Badshah. The Hindu(2018-08-28). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah becomes first Indian artist to create world record with his latest track 'Paagal' | Hindi Movie News – Bollywood. The Times of India. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Smart advertising: Badshah reveals how a Google tool helped him get 75mn YouTube views, beat Taylor Swift's record. The Economic Times(2019-07-29). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Badshah admits he used Google ads to break online world record with his new song, Paagal, S, Joyain. Indulgexpress(2019-08-21). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Bollywood Rapper Sets Viewer Record YouTube Isn't Talking About(30 July 2019). Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah makes his acting debut with film Khandaani Shafakhana, Upadhyay, Karishma. Telegraph India(30 July 2019). Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ Badshah set to drop new hip-hop album with eight tracks, IANS. Telangana Today. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ↑ Badshah to drop new hip-hop album with eight tracks, IANS. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema(2020-08-01). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ 'আইনি লড়াইয়ে যাওয়ার আর্থিক সামর্থ্য নেই', 'বড়লোকের বিটি লো' নিয়ে আক্ষেপের সুর রতন কাহারের. Zee24Ghanta.com(28 March 2020). Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ Paani Paani song: A gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez, and Badshah's lyrics that make no sense. The Indian Express(2021-06-10). Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ Badshah recreates 'Paani Paani' in Bhojpuri. DESIblitz(2021-12-11). Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "The race I've chosen now is to represent India on the global stage", says Badshah, India's biggest pop star who's about to get even bigger, Kappal, Bhanuj. GQ India(2022-05-02). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ 'We're at the Cusp of a Brown Takeover': Badshah on Cultural Representation, Handling Success and More, Sapra, Arun. Brown Girl Magazine(October 3, 2023). Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Indian Rapper Badshah on New Album 'Ek Tha Raja,' Working With Shah Rukh Khan, Arijit Singh: 'I'm Like This Cousin Who Starts the Party' (EXCLUSIVE), Ramachandran, Naman. Variety(2024-03-21). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Badshah's Star-Studded New Album 'Ek Tha Raja' Is Here, Tagat, Anurag. Rolling Stone India(2024-03-18). Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah goes global, will head to USA, Canada with The Paagal Tour 2024. Hindustan Times(2024-03-01). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Badshah Explosive Teaser of 'Dear Adtiya' – His First Independent Album Fitoor On 27 February. Musical Satans(February 24, 2025). Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ↑ Badshah Stuns With His Solo Dance Moves In 'Galiyon Ke Ghalib' Entertainment. Deccan Chronicle(April 30, 2025). Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ↑ MAYBACH Eyewear Marks a Global First with Badshah Collaboration. Hypebeast(2025-12-05). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Badshah Becomes First Indian Rapper To Play At The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Videos Go Viral. News18(February 16, 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah hit with FIR over Tateeree song; alleged obscene lyrics, school-set visuals spark controversy. Hindustan Times(2026-03-06). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ What exactly the lyrics in Badshah’s ‘Tateeree’ mean and why people are calling them vulgar. The Tribune. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ FIR Against Badshah in Haryana Over ‘Tateeree’ Song Controversy, Quint, The. TheQuint(2026-03-07). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Badshah apologises after FIR over Tateeree: 'I expect that you will forgive me by considering me the son of Haryana'. The Times of India(2026-03-07). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Rapper Badshah Issues Apology Over 'Tateeree' Controversy, Journal, The CSR. The CSR Journal(2026-03-07). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Badshah Apologises After ‘Tateeree’ Backlash, Removes Controversial Track From All Platforms, Nautiyal, Devyani. ABP Live(2026-03-08). Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ Singer-rapper Badshah: I hated kids... until my daughter was born. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ 'This is super lame.' Badshah says he is 'not getting married' to Isha Rikhi. The Economic Times(2023-04-03). Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ↑ Badshah opens up on divorce from ex-wife Jasmine Masih: 'We tried our best'. Hindustan Times(7 September 2024).
- ↑ Badshah's Relationship Timeline: From First Marriage, To Divorce, And Second Wedding, Das, Kusumika. NDTV(March 25, 2026). Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ Badshah Restaurants.
- ↑ Badshah Mumbai restaurant(5 July 2025).
- ↑ Move Your Lakk by Badshah, Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh(29 March 2017).
- ↑ Blackmail song Happy Happy: A sad Irrfan Khan, a singing Badshah and reams of toilet paper. Watch video. Hindustan Times(24 February 2018). Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ Badshah, Divine and Jonita come together for a Hollywood project. The Tribune. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ Dhaakad, Song – She's On Fire, Hindi Video Songs. Times of India. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ Badshah, DIVINE and Karan Aujla turn The Great Indian Kapil Show into a music concert. Telegraph India. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ ‘Tenu Ki Pata’: Manoj Pahwa brawls with Badshah over Diljit Dosanjh’s vocals in new song from The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, Pande, Shreyas. Cinema Express(2025-09-11). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Veere Di Wedding – IMDb.
- ↑ Badshah, Divine And Jonita To Collaborate For A Hollywood Project- Checkout!. womansera.com. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ MMA Mirchi Music Awards. MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2017 celebrated. New Asian Post(4 March 2017). Retrieved 20 August 2020.