Rapper and composer Badshah says that rapping is not taken seriously in India.
He was speaking at the launch of Star Plus channel’s upcoming reality show Dil Hai Hindustani 2 along with singer Sunidhi Chauhan.
Badshah, has delivered chart-busting rap songs such as Chull, Saturday Saturday and most recently Tareefan, from the film Veere Di Wedding.
“Rapping along with dance and stand-up comedy is not taken seriously as an art form in India and this misconception should change,” he said.
“That is one of the main reasons why I have chosen to be a judge on the show. But apart from that, I’m here to have fun as well, and have a better connection with the audience,” he added.
The rapper is also gearing up to produce Bollywood and Punjabi movies and also launching a web series soon through his production house.
“I think it [digital media] is the future, so it’s very important for any production house right now to concentrate on digital media,” Badshah said.
Chauhan and Badshah will be judging the second season of the reality show Dil Hai Hindustani, along with Bollywood singer and composer Pritam.
The show, which first aired in January 2017, provides a platform for people from all over the world and of varying age groups to showcase their talent in Indian music.
