A biography for Badshahhasn’t been written yet.
“Never have I ever come across any woman who is imperfect!”
“My music comes before my stardom, so the pressure of handling fame does not matter.”
“I don't take myself seriously, I don't think of myself as a star.”
“I have been a huge fan of Major Lazer for a long time and they have done a phenomenal job in redefining dance music across the globe.”
“Indians have a huge misconception when it comes to rap. It isn't just about heavy beats; it is about poetry.”
“Hip hop minus plugged sounds can be a very different experience.”
“I think of myself as a reporter. I just rhyme my reports and give them a beat.”
“I never really liked kids before, and kind of hated them. I just didn't like them. I don't know why. All that has changed ever since my daughter was born, and I have started loving kids now.”
“I think if you are a talented person, your story makes you a bigger star rather than the art.”
“The trouble with indie music in India is it continues to be overshadowed by Bollywood.”
“I am a qualified civil engineer but academics never attracted me as I was a sleepoholic when I was in college.”
“I am comfortable doing independent music; it gives me more freedom as an artiste.”
“I think you have to be a father to understand those feelings... that happiness of being a father.”
“So many kids meet me and they get disappointed. They ask me to wear shades and behave in the way I do in my songs. Then I have to explain it to them that I am like this in real life, more composed, chilled out and cool.”
“Bollywood gives you an immense reach. The stars have a huge fan base. The amount spent on promoting a film is incredible. To be part of such productions, in some way or the other, is a blessing for any artiste.”
“My father was a government officer and for him, the ultimate dream was to see me become an IAS officer.”
“Of course, I have been influenced by my Punjabi and Hariyanvi roots.”
“God has made all of us in a certain way, and we are all unique. I see no reason to find fault in that.”
“Hindi film songs are the best of everything - whether it is lyrics, melody and talented singers.”
“Once you know the background of an individual, you can connect better with his or her music.”