Badshah (born 19 November 1985), whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, is an Indian rapper, singer and music producer. He is one of the biggest names in Hindi and Punjabi pop. Hits such as “DJ Waley Babu”, “Kala Chashma”, “Genda Phool” and “Paani Paani” made him a fixture of parties and film soundtracks, and he is a familiar judge on TV talent shows.
Quick Facts
| Real name | Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia |
| Born | 19 November 1985, Delhi, India |
| Age | 40 |
| Profession | Rapper, singer, producer |
| Education | Civil engineering, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh |
| Early group | Mafia Mundeer (with Yo Yo Honey Singh) |
| Children | One daughter (born 2017) |
| Breakthrough | “DJ Waley Babu” (2015) |
Early Life
Badshah was born in Delhi to a Haryanvi father and a Punjabi mother. He studied civil engineering at Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh, where he became drawn to rap and Punjabi music. He first performed as “Cool Equal” before adopting the name Badshah.
Career
Badshah began his career as part of the hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer, alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh and others. The group later split, and he went solo.
“Saturday Saturday” (2012) gained huge popularity after it was used in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014). “DJ Waley Babu” (2015) made Badshah a mainstream star. He followed it with a long string of hits, including “Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai”, “Kala Chashma”, “Kar Gayi Chull”, “Mercy”, “Paani Paani”, “Genda Phool” and “Garmi”. He has also collaborated internationally, including with Colombian star J Balvin on “Voodoo”.
Badshah has been a judge on MTV Hustle, Indian Idol and India’s Got Talent. He appeared as an actor in Khandaani Shafakhana (2019) and has invested in restaurants. In 2025 he released the EP Fitoor.
Personal Life
Badshah was married to Jasmine Masih, and they have a daughter born in 2017. The couple later separated.
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Badshah born?
Badshah was born on 19 November 1985 in Delhi, India.
