100 Quotes by Badshah

So many kids meet me and they get disappointed. They ask me to wear shades and behave in the way I do in my songs. Then I have to explain it to them that I am like this in real life, more composed, chilled out and cool.

The image that is on screen is very different from who I am in real life.

Art is subjective and, as an artiste, if our artistic work is not appreciated by the majority, it hurts.

Artistes never make their image. Image is made by the fans and the artiste's job is to fight that perception.

I am comfortable doing independent music; it gives me more freedom as an artiste.

Everything is temporary. I don't know how long will I have my time here in the industry. I want to concentrate in making good music. That will be my biggest satisfaction.

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 stick to Hindi rap. That is my USP. It gives an Indian essence to my music despite the foreign influence of the genre.

The whole idea of performing before an audience is fun and organic.