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The King of Indian Rap music, Badshah. BBC Asian Network honours a contemporary cultural legend.

Badshah is the king of Indian rap music, and he's got the beats to prove it! Born in New Delhi in 1985, he started rhyming in 2006 and quickly became a fan favourite with his unique style. He's released many chart-topping albums and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Indian music scene.

Some of his most popular songs include "Kala Chashma," and "Mercy." He's won numerous awards for his music, including several Filmfare Awards, and has been recognised as one of the most successful and influential rappers in India. BBC Asian Network honour a contemporary cultural legend. Featuring BBC exclusive archive footage.

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Thu 11 Sep 202504:00
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Music Played

  • Badshah & Aastha

    Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai (from Khoobsurat)

    • Khoobsurat.
    • T Series.

  • Badshah

    Kareja (Kare Ja) (feat. Aastha Gill)

    • Sony Music India.

  • Badshah

    Kar Gayi Chull (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Fuse ODG, Zack Knight & Badshah

    BomBae

  • Amar Arshi, Badshah & Neha Kakkar

    Kala Chashma

    • Zee Music Company.

  • Badshah & Payal Dev

    Sajna, Say Yes To The Dress

    • Discovery Communications India, Under exclusive license to Universal Music India Private Limited..

  • Jubin Nautiyal, Shashaa Tirupati & Badshah

    The Humma Song (from OK Jaanu)

    • OK Jaanu.
    • Sony Music India.

  • Badshah, Harrdy Sandhu, Lisa Mishra & Asees Kaur

    Chandigarh Mein (from Good Newwz)

    • Good Newwz.
    • Zee Music Company.

  • Badshah

    She Move It Like

    • Sony Music India.

  • Badshah, Neha Kakkar & Varun Dhawan

    Garmi

    • Street Dancer 3D.
    • T-Series.

  • Badshah & Payal Dev

    Issa Vibe (from Bloody Daddy)

    • Bloody Daddy.
    • Times Music.

  • Badshah

    Paagal

    • Sony Music India.

  • Badshah

    Mercy

    • Sony Music Entertainment India.

  • Badshah & Nikhita Gandhi

    Jugnu

    • Universal Music.

  • Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy

    Voodoo

    • Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd./UMG Recordings, Inc..

  • Badshah

    Sanak

    • Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd..

  • Badshah

    Tabahi

    • Universal Music.

  • Badshah & Aastha Gill

    Paani Paani

    • Saregama.

  • Diljit Dosanjh

    Proper Patola

    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Badshah & Karan Aujla

    Players

    • Badshah.

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