Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Badshah

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian musician Badshah.
Last updated on November 25, 2024.
Badshah

Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, known by his stage name Badshah, is an Indian rapper, singer, film producer and businessman known for his Hindi, Haryanvi, and Punjabi music. He started his career in 2006 alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh in his Hip Hop group Mafia Mundeer. He split from Honey in 2012 and released his independent Haryanvi song Kar Gayi Chull, which was later adopted into the 2016 Bollywood movie, Kapoor & Sons. His music has been featured in Bollywood soundtracks for films such as 2014 films Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Khoobsurat. He is also considered one of the highest-paid artists and also a controversial rapper of India, for his songs like Genda Phool and Pagal.

I want to write music based on my life, my past experiences and heartbreaks.
I am extremely excited to be working with Major Lazer on the Tuborg Open Project, which is an amazing platform for global and cultural amalgamation of music.
I was offered Vicky Kaushal's role in 'Lust Stories,' which I had declined. — © Badshah
I was offered Vicky Kaushal's role in 'Lust Stories,' which I had declined.
Rap always has that undertone of rebellion and I just wanted to explore it. I felt there was a rebel within me who was against everything - the education system and teachers, and even my parents.
Of course, I have been influenced by my Punjabi and Hariyanvi roots.
My father was a government officer and for him, the ultimate dream was to see me become an IAS officer.
I grew up in an age when there was no Internet and only popular songs used to come to India.
Hindi film songs are the best of everything - whether it is lyrics, melody and talented singers.
Confidence is the biggest swag, and that comes with success, which is subjective.
I don't prepare for a live show.
My lines are witty in nature and I love to be surrounded by people who are witty.
I come from a humble background, where my family was struggling to be called middle class.
I think that I can act. — © Badshah
I think that I can act.
I have never deliberately tried to hurt someone's sentiments.
Hip hop minus plugged sounds can be a very different experience.
You need to have a heart to help others and separate yourself from your money.
I don't have an MBA, I don't have a qualification in music, but I am doing both - business and music - and I am doing quite well.
I think if you are a talented person, your story makes you a bigger star rather than the art.
When you act you realise acting is not that difficult - the other technicalities are, like the mark, angle, light, etc. So you just not have to memorise your lines but keep in mind the mark, the angle and light. It is difficult.
It's hard to find parking space in Delhi and the traffic sucks there.
Shah Rukh Khan's stardom always inspires me. His sensibilities, way of life and the way he does business, I love him for that.
Criticism is for real. The amount of hate that I get is.
Trust me, the person who sings his/her heart out, laughs loud and dances like no one is watching, is the beautiful one.
The first rap that I wrote was about my Maths teacher, and as expected, he didn't like it, but the students loved it!
Haters will be haters, you have got to acknowledge them and move on as the ratio of love to hate is too high.
I live in Chandigarh and people have become more conscious there. Especially the younger generation, they are very aware and proactive. People take pain to stop and throw trash in dustbins.
My lyrical content is all about entertainment.
Never have I ever come across any woman who is imperfect!
I'm a hardcore performer. The rest follows.
Whatever script comes to me, I like everything.
I was born in Delhi but grew up in Chandigarh, so I write about the machismo of Punjab because it was around me.
God has made all of us in a certain way, and we are all unique. I see no reason to find fault in that.
Earlier in our country, rapping was not considered as a proper art form, as it is not a song. But now, incorporation of rap in Bollywood songs, is giving rappers a chance to show their talent and it is coming to the mainstream.
Bollywood is just like any other industry. It is just that people in this industry are constantly in the public eye.
Art is subjective and, as an artiste, if our artistic work is not appreciated by the majority, it hurts.
Whenever there's a crying kid, I have to make sure that the kid stops crying.
Money is a resource for me and it is needed to make music.
I want to be a family entertainer. — © Badshah
I want to be a family entertainer.
Bollywood goes through these phases. Whatever makes money is quickly lapped up by all. They all want to play safe.
It's fine if you are on TV and people are taking pictures with you but where is the money? That is what parents are concerned about.
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 feel I do not have script sense. Like Kartik Aaryan has a very good script sense.
I think you have to be a father to understand those feelings... that happiness of being a father.
As a successful artist it is my job to give the indie scene as much of a push as I can.
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.
I am a qualified civil engineer but academics never attracted me as I was a sleepoholic when I was in college.
When I started listening to rap music, I loved the fact that there were stories being told in 16 bars.
Once you know the background of an individual, you can connect better with his or her music. — © Badshah
Once you know the background of an individual, you can connect better with his or her music.
I would love to act in films if people think I am right for a particular role.
If one is hardworking and has faith in one's talent, I think it just adds to one's confidence.
Yes, I've been lucky to work with some of the biggest stars in the film industry, but I've worked hard and fans have loved my music.
Somehow, I don't see myself doing a lead role.
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.
I am comfortable doing independent music; it gives me more freedom as an artiste.
I just want to focus on creating more music.
I am reserved; I don't speak much.
I rather create better music and let that talk, than me going out and dissing other musicians in public.
I would never ever dare to objectify anyone who has fed me, protected me or loved me.
I think the debate around nepotism is futile because I am an outsider and I know that there is no compensation of talent.
I feel an acting stint would help me widen my reach as a singer. Being an actor would let me reach out to people who may not have heard my kind of songs.
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