Rapper recalls power move that kickstarted collaboration with prominent studio
Renowned rapper Badshah recently opened up about the early days of his successful partnership with Dharma Productions, one of Bollywood's leading film studios. In a candid interview, he shared how the ace director and superstar duo of Shashank Khaitan and Varun Dhawan happened to hear his chartbuster song ‘Saturday Saturday' while visiting Chandigarh. Impressed by the track, they decided to use it for their upcoming comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
When Dharma reached out seeking rights to the song, Badshah played his cards cleverly. Instead of rushing to the studio's offices in Mumbai, he laid down a condition – “If you want the song, you'll have to come to Chandigarh”. To the rapper's surprise, the prestigious banner obliged and made a special trip to finalize the deal in his hometown.
This power move is what kickstarted Badshah's fruitful creative partnership with Dharma. He has since lent his talented vocals to many of their blockbuster films. Recalling the incident, Badshah emphasized the importance of letting one's work do the talking. His calm yet impactful response showed confidence and conviction, leading to a win-win collaboration.
This unpublished anecdote offers fascinating insights into how top artists occasionally wield subtle influence while maintaining cordial relations with major studios. Badshah's strategy highlighted his professionalism and self-assured nature, paving the way for many future successes together. Truly, it only takes one pivotal moment to ignite a prosperous working relationship.
