When Badshah told SRK he inspired his name

Rapper Aditya Prateek Singh, aka Badshah, recently revealed the story behind his iconic

stage name

, inspired by none other than Shah Rukh Khan, the 'Badshah of Bollywood.' Reflecting on his bond with SRK, he called him a “free thinker,” while also chatting about his friendship with Aryan Khan. Badshah even spilled the tea about his cameo in Aryan's upcoming web series Stardom!
In an interview with The Lallantop, Badshah reminisced about his initial meeting with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at an awards function.

He shared how his relationship with Shah Rukh deepened when the superstar invited him to his Mumbai home,

Mannat

, to collaborate on a track for the film Zero.

Badshah recounted that before this, his first interaction with Shah Rukh and Salman took place backstage at the award show. It was during the time spent at Mannat, working on the song, that Badshah truly connected with Shah Rukh and also had the chance to meet Aryan Khan.

He described SRK as a free thinker who is both humble and deeply self-aware. According to him, when Shah Rukh says "no," he means it, and "yes" is just as definitive. He appreciates Shah Rukh's openness to learning new things and his willingness to share his knowledge. Badshah also noted Shah Rukh's preference for nights over daytime, adding that this is what he knows about him.

Regarding his relationship with Aryan Khan, Badshah mentioned that they are good friends. He also revealed that he has a small role in Aryan’s upcoming show, though he’s unsure if Aryan has made this information public yet.

When asked about his stage name, Badshah shared that his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, who is often dubbed the ‘Badshah of Bollywood,’ inspired him. He noted that SRK’s branding as ‘Badshah’ became prominent with the release of his film Badshah. Badshah revealed that he discussed the name with Honey Singh, who agreed it suited him, commenting on his laid-back lifestyle. Badshah described his approach as carefree rather than careless.
Badshah recounted Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction when he shared the story behind his stage name. Shah Rukh, who was eating at the time, paused and asked if Badshah was serious or just joking. Badshah believes Shah Rukh recognizes the depth of his admiration and affection for him.