This Bad Boy Took His Name From An SRK Film — And Was Paid Just Rs 1,500 For His First Gig

Rapper Badshah, celebrated for his work in Punjabi and Hindi cinema, marks his 40th birthday on November 19. His distinctive rap style and unmistakable voice have won fans across India and beyond.

Born Prateek Singh Sisodia in Pitampura, Delhi, he has secured positions on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart, the BBC Asian Network Chart, and the YouTube Music Video Chart, while his international concerts continue to draw thousands.

After completing his schooling in Delhi, he pursued engineering in Chandigarh, Punjab, the place where Prateek Singh Sisodia evolved into the ‘bad boy’ Badshah.

During his school years, he sang in music groups and once aspired to become an IAS officer. At just 15, he performed for the first time at a Delhi club, earning Rs 1,500, a moment that quietly