If you’re dancing in a Bollywood nightclub, there’s a good chance that Badshah’s song will be playing there. Badshah is a rapper who has dominated the music scene in India for over a decade. His hit songs include ‘Abhi Toh Party Has Started’, ‘Kaala Chashma’ and ‘Baby Ko Bes Pasand’.
Now you would think that they would be ‘very happy’ at every party. But he admits that people’s attention can also be a tricky thing.
He says that he loves the fact that “many people love me and I feel that love.” But this fame also becomes a cause of restlessness to some extent.
The 37-year-old king has several hits on the UK Official Asian Music Chart and is on tour in the UK from Saturday.
He regularly appears in TV commercials, social media campaigns and talent shows.
‘I’m open about my mental health’
His journey was not easy. He admits that he is also working on his mental health and says he wishes he had hired experts in the field earlier.
According to the Delhi-born musician, ‘therapy is important and you’ll find that it’s okay.’
Badshah, whose full name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, says he has been suffering from depression and an “anxiety disorder” that requires treatment.
Talking about mental health in South Asian communities is not easy. This matter is considered shameful.
But the king thinks that the treatment of this disorder should be as simple as applying a plaster on a cut.
He says that ‘what is it that this issue is not even discussed.’
He says that ‘bravery is in admitting that something is wrong and if something is wrong, then it is necessary to correct it.’
Badshah says that apart from his medical treatment, music is also the reason for his mental freshness.
In 2014, he had a panic attack while returning from London.
According to him, “I thought it might be a heart attack because the heartbeat was fast.” I took out my phone and started writing something. For the next 15 minutes I was fine. And I know it’s because of the music.
He said that he uses writing to get out of any situation.
He is famous for his best songs at parties.
According to him, his open style connects him with true fans. According to him, ‘I want to keep people informed.’
India, the world’s largest democracy, has been criticized for restricting freedom of expression and even famous personalities getting into trouble for commenting on controversial issues.
King says it’s important to understand that your words can be given different colors.
“As an artist you can’t judge whether these effects are positive or negative.”
According to him, ‘After all, you are a responsible citizen and everything must be taken care of.’
Badshah says his ‘main purpose is to entertain’ and focuses on issues that are important to him such as children’s education and environmental change. According to him, this is a very positive thing.
According to him, ‘If I do it successfully, I am happy.’
Living a truly peaceful life with global recognition can be difficult, so how do kings manage to juggle their relentless schedules?
He says, “Perhaps going to the Himalayan mountains with parents and listening to Coldplay.” It is a pleasure.’
He said, ‘Give me a week like this and take a year from me.’