If you follow Indian rap, you know about the cold war between Badshah and Yo Yo Honey Singh. These two used to work together, then had a massive falling out, and have barely spoken nicely about each other since. But recently, Badshah sat down with Samay Raina on his show and shared something very personal.
He said that Honey Singh once called him "gandi aulaad."
For those who don't know, this is a harsh Hindi insult that basically means "bad blood" or "dirty child." Hearing this on Samay Raina’s channel shocked a lot of fans. Let’s break down exactly what happened, why they fought in the first place, and what this means now.
What Exactly Did Badshah Say?
Samay Raina’s show is known for being raw and unfiltered. Guests usually drop their guard and speak their minds. That’s exactly what Badshah did.
While talking about his early days and his exit from Honey Singh's group, Badshah mentioned the exact words Honey Singh used for him when he decided to leave. He said Honey Singh labeled him "gandi aulaad."
Badshah didn't say this with anger. He said it very calmly, like a guy who has finally made peace with his past and is just telling the truth. This wasn't a random insult; it shows just how bad things had gotten between the two behind closed doors.
Why Did They Fight in the First Place?
To understand why Honey Singh would say something so harsh, you have to look at their history.
Years ago, Honey Singh was the biggest name in Punjabi rap. He had a group called Mafia Mundeer. Badshah was a young rapper who joined this group. At that time, Honey Singh was the boss and Badshah was the newcomer learning the ropes.
But as time passed, Badshah realized he wanted to do his own thing. He wanted to make his own music and build his own name. So, he left the group.
Honey Singh took this very personally. In the music industry (especially in India), leaving your mentor's group is often seen as a betrayal. Honey Singh felt Badshah used his platform to get famous and then ditched him. That anger likely led to the "gandi aulaad" comment.
The Feud Timeline: How Did We Get Here?
This didn't happen overnight. The tension built up over many years. Here is a simple timeline of what went down between them.
Badshah vs. Honey Singh Over the Years
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Why Does This Matter Now?
You might be thinking: Why are we still talking about this old fight?
It matters because it shows the reality of the Indian music industry. We only see the glitz, the hit songs, and the big shows. We don't see the toxicity. Badshah’s comment on Samay’s show proves that leaving a powerful mentor in India isn't easy. You get labeled, you get insulted, and you have to fight hard just to be respected.
Also, Badshah choosing Samay Raina's platform to say this is smart. People trust Samay's show because it feels like two friends just chatting, not a scripted PR interview.
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— Elvish Yadav Parody (@elvishhub) August 10, 2026
What Happens Next?
Now that Badshah has put this out in the open, everyone is waiting to see if Honey Singh will reply.
Honestly, Honey Singh will probably just ignore it. Right now, Honey Singh is doing great. His recent live shows are selling out, and he is focusing on his own music. Replying to an old comment on a podcast will only create unnecessary drama for him.
Badshah, on the other hand, seems relieved. He has nothing to hide anymore. He told his side of the story, and now he can just focus on making music.
At the end of the day, the "gandi aulaad" comment was hurtful, but Badshah survived it. He built his own massive career without Honey Singh. This Samay Raina interview was just him closing that old chapter for good.
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