Key Highlights

  • The post: Badshah shared a picture of himself seated on a chair with a furry dog named Laddu standing in front of him.
  • The caption: He wrote, "My first ever doggo friend - Laddu."
  • Musical roots: Before going solo, Badshah was part of the hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer.
  • Hit list: His songs include 'Kala Chashma', 'Kar Gayi Chull', 'DJ Waley Babu' and 'Genda Phool'.
  • Personal life: Badshah and Isha Rikhi announced their separation on August 31 and requested privacy.

Rapper-singer Badshah is usually seen on stage, in music videos or behind the mic. His latest social media post shows a quieter moment. Badshah introduced fans to Laddu, whom he called his "first ever doggo friend".

In the picture, Badshah is seated on a chair while the furry Laddu stands in front of him. He kept the caption short: "My first ever doggo friend - Laddu."

The post stands out because it is so simple. There is no promotion attached to it, just a star sharing a small, personal moment with a new four-legged friend.

From Mafia Mundeer to the Mainstream

Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, is one of the most prominent names in India's contemporary hip-hop and commercial music scene.

He began his journey with the hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer, the group that also featured Yo Yo Honey Singh and Raftaar, before building a successful solo career. His breakthrough came with 'Saturday Saturday', followed by a string of popular tracks.

The Bollywood Hits

In films, Badshah's work includes 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai' from Khoobsurat, 'Kar Gayi Chull' from Kapoor & Sons, 'Kala Chashma' from Baar Baar Dekho, 'The Breakup Song' from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, 'Garmi' from Street Dancer 3D and 'Naina' from Crew.

The Independent Chartbusters

His independent music has also delivered several hits, including 'DJ Waley Babu', 'Mercy', 'Paagal', 'Genda Phool', 'Paani Paani', 'Jugnu' and 'She Move It Like'. 'DJ Waley Babu', featuring Aastha Gill, became one of his defining songs after its release in 2015.

On the Personal Front

In March 2026, Badshah married Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi in an intimate ceremony, which Isha publicly confirmed in June. On August 31, the two announced in similarly worded statements that they had mutually decided to part ways. They asked everyone to respect their privacy and said it would be their only statement on the matter, requesting that there be no further speculation about their relationship.

Isha has since entered Bigg Boss 20.

For fans used to seeing Badshah as a chart-topping hitmaker, the picture with Laddu offers a more personal glimpse of the star, and a new furry face they are likely to see more of.

With inputs from IANS.