Badshah debuts in Marathi hip hop, unleashes celebratory anthem Chimna
Hitmaker Badshah has officially expanded his sonic empire with the release of his first-ever Marathi hip-hop record, Chimna. The track delivers a high-octane celebration of culture and community, engineered to bridge cross-generational demographics by seamlessly reimagining traditional Marathi folk textures into a fresh, contemporary global soundscape. The rapper-entrepreneur grounded the rollout in raw, regional realism. The accompanying music video was filmed entirely on location in the heart of Maharashtra- Kolhapur, capturing the vivid pulse of local everyday lifefrom bustling wedding processions to street-level daily wage earners and the gritty spectacle of mud wrestlers training in a traditional akhada. Elevating the video's star power, Marathi actress Neha Khan makes a high-energy feature appearance. To guarantee absolute cultural authenticity for his grand regional debut, Badshah assembled a powerhouse cross-genre coalition. The track enlists Bollywood playback mainstay Divya Kumar alongside renowned Marathi folk icon Nagesh Morwekar. Backed by a dynamic musical ensemble and steered by hit-making producer Hiten, the collaborative effort masterfully fuses raw, indigenous folk elements with Badshahs signature, stadium-ready commercial energy. Musically, the song cleverly intertwines traditional folk poetry with explosive hip-hop bars. The track opens with the classic rural hookline, Ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla (A sparrow chirped, my beloved woke up, the sun has risen). Badshah then seamlessly blends it into explosive hip-hop bars packed with localized flavour, dropping verses like dance kar rahi dekho maushi maushi /nacho jab tak subah chidiya bole. Proudly claiming his new regional identity and making his stamp on the space official, Badshah brings the track to a climax by signing off with a direct nod to his local fans: Tumcha mulga Badshah (Your boy Badshah). Badshah states, India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it. 'Chimna' is my love letter to Maharashtras rich creative canvas. I am incredibly grateful for how this project turned out, and this ones dedicated to all my day one Maharashtrian fans! Moving seamlessly from the terrain of Himachal and Haryana straight into the heartbeat of Western India now, Badshahs latest rollout doubles down on a unifying, cross-market thesis: different roots, one culture. Crafted as the ultimate celebratory anthem, Chimna is an infectious release built around the spirit of community and celebration. The accompanying larger-than-life music video elevates the track further, serving as a colourful pop visual spectacle that presents a vibrant Maharashtrian authentic way of life in a sleek contemporary fashion. Chimna is now available on all major streaming platforms. Also Read: Badshah celebrates Hustle Season 5s record Rs 1 crore winner prize: Its a reflection of how far the culture has come
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Upasana Singh Accuses Current CINTAA Leadership of Favoritism and Misuse of Funds
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Mumbai, August 28 (IANS) Former General Secretary of Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Upasana Singh has accused the organisations current leadership under Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon of allegedly using the associations platforms for self publicity. She even claimed that pictures clicked of other Executive Committee members during important events, were cropped to highlight []
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Educationist, former Governor D Y Patil passes away at 91 in Kolhapur
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How can stones reveal CJP protesters' identity? BJP min says...
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Man Strangles Partner, Drives Body Over 350 Km From Kolhapur to Thane
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Kolhapur, June 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah made pointed remarks about Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), stating that there are no factions left in Maharashtras politics. He emphasized that under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, there is now only one real Shiv Sena. Speaking at a public rally ... Read more Amit Shahs Sharp Remarks on Uddhav Thackeray: Only One Real Shiv Sena Exists Now
India no dharmshala, only those born here will stay: Amit Shah
Kolhapur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, June 20, took a sharp jibe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of sitting in Congresss lap and trying to turn infiltrators into a vote bank, warning that India is not a dharmshala. In an apparent reference to the imminent split in Thackeray-led Sena Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
There's no faction, only one Shiv Sena-led by Eknath Shinde: Amit Shah
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