I feel I do not have script sense. Like Kartik Aaryan has a very good script sense.
— Badshah
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 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 have never deliberately tried to hurt someone's sentiments.
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.
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.
I come from a humble background, where my family was struggling to be called middle class.
Once you know the background of an individual, you can connect better with his or her music.
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 was offered Vicky Kaushal's role in 'Lust Stories,' which I had declined.
My lines are witty in nature and I love to be surrounded by people who are witty.
I want to write music based on my life, my past experiences and heartbreaks.
I grew up in an age when there was no Internet and only popular songs used to come to India.
When I started listening to rap music, I loved the fact that there were stories being told in 16 bars.
Bollywood is just like any other industry. It is just that people in this industry are constantly in the public eye.
I am comfortable doing independent music; it gives me more freedom as an artiste.
Never have I ever come across any woman who is imperfect!
Whatever script comes to me, I like everything.
Whenever there's a crying kid, I have to make sure that the kid stops crying.
I was born in Delhi but grew up in Chandigarh, so I write about the machismo of Punjab because it was around me.
I would never ever dare to objectify anyone who has fed me, protected me or loved me.
I would love to act in films if people think I am right for a particular role.
Hip hop minus plugged sounds can be a very different experience.
I don't prepare for a live show.
Hindi film songs are the best of everything - whether it is lyrics, melody and talented singers.
I think that I can act.
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.
Money is a resource for me and it is needed to make music.
My lyrical content is all about entertainment.
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.
The first rap that I wrote was about my Maths teacher, and as expected, he didn't like it, but the students loved it!
I am reserved; I don't speak much.
Art is subjective and, as an artiste, if our artistic work is not appreciated by the majority, it hurts.
God has made all of us in a certain way, and we are all unique. I see no reason to find fault in that.
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.
I think you have to be a father to understand those feelings… that happiness of being a father.
I think the debate around nepotism is futile because I am an outsider and I know that there is no compensation of talent.
I just want to focus on creating more music.
Bollywood goes through these phases. Whatever makes money is quickly lapped up by all. They all want to play safe.
Confidence is the biggest swag, and that comes with success, which is subjective.
I think if you are a talented person, your story makes you a bigger star rather than the art.
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.
Somehow, I don't see myself doing a lead role.
I want to be a family entertainer.
I am a qualified civil engineer but academics never attracted me as I was a sleepoholic when I was in college.
Shah Rukh Khan's stardom always inspires me. His sensibilities, way of life and the way he does business, I love him for that.
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.
My father was a government officer and for him, the ultimate dream was to see me become an IAS officer.
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.
Trust me, the person who sings his/her heart out, laughs loud and dances like no one is watching, is the beautiful one.
