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Baba Sehgal
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- Born 23 November 1965
- Place of Birth Lucknow
- Occupation Actor, Singer, Composer
- Education G. B. Pant University Of Agriculture And Technology
- Years active 1990-present
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ABOUT Baba Sehgal
Harjeet Singh "Baba" Sehgal: A Pioneer of Indian Rap Harjeet Singh "Baba" Sehgal holds the distinction of being widely acknowledged as India's first rapper, establishing a pioneering presence in the nation's music landscape. His career extends beyond rap, encompassing diverse roles within the entertainment industry, with contributions spanning multiple languages. While specific details on recent film projects are currently unavailable, his extensive career includes appearances in various films and television programs. Sehgal's participation in the 2006 season of the reality show Bigg Boss added another dimension to his public profile. While details regarding recent achievements are limited in readily available sources, his enduring contribution to Indian hip-hop remains undeniable. His iconic status as a pioneer continues to resonate within the Indian music scene. Further details regarding his current projects and activities would require access to more up-to-date sources. His impact on the evolution of Indian rap music is a significant aspect of his legacy.
Baba Sehgal FILMS AND CREDITS
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BABA SEHGAL NEWS
Baba Sehgal was told by underworld to 'stop making music' because he was doing well outside Bollywood: 'They were insecure'
June 11, 2025 7:57 pm
Singer Baba Sehgal sheds light on the reason behind leaving India and shared that he too got a call from the underworld criminals that ruled Bollywood back in the 1990s.
Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman didn't want me to sing Roja's 'Rukmani', recalls Baba Sehgal: 'Rahman was just a bachcha then'
June 09, 2025 4:28 pm
Baba Sehgal recently shared that it was because of the audio company's condition that Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman had to agree to let the singer sing Rukmani against their wishes.
Baba Sehgal says he forced AR Rahman to let him sing 'Rukmani Rukmani' in Roja, never worked with composer again: 'Even if you like it or don't'
May 02, 2024 1:27 am
Baba Sehgal said that he introduced AR Rahman and Mani Ratnam to music label Magnasound and in return made them give him a song in Roja.
'Wanted to create awareness': Baba Sehgal on latest rap on plant-based diet
January 03, 2021 6:46 pm
In an interaction with indianexpress.com, the rapper said while "there are ups and downs in every journey", it is "up to us to decide when to walk, stumble and run"
People say I’m still relevant today: Baba Sehgal
October 18, 2020 8:41 am
Baba Sehgal on staying relevant for three decades, dependency of artistes on social media and what needs to change in India's music scene.
Baba Sehgal's spin on Backstreet Boys' I Want it That Way will leave you in splits
September 10, 2020 5:37 pm
Baba Sehgal is back with "Shining tera Daant hai", his version of Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way".
It's time Bollywood stopped destroying old classic songs: Baba Sehgal
July 08, 2019 4:55 pm
Baba Sehgal questioned the intent behind harking back to classic songs, adding the job done by the current crop of music composers was 'pathetic'.
VIDEO: Baba Sehgal is back with an Ed Sheeran-inspired breakup song, and it's making us break up 'on the inside'
December 05, 2017 7:29 pm
Baba Sehgal's new breakup song Tape of You is his take on Ed Sheeran's famous song, Shape of You. But, of course it is Sehgal's version and it might be the most weird breakup song you have heard in recent times.
Baba Sehgal is back with a 'Googla ka zamana' video, and we STILL don't know why
November 22, 2017 8:50 pm
Baba Sehgal is back with another rap song on the era of Google! Titled 'Google ka zamana hai', the track sheds light on how the search engine has been ruling most lives across the globe.
'Dil ko peeto' is what you'll be doing after you hear Baba Sehgal's cover of Despacito
August 21, 2017 7:25 pm
Baba Sehgal, who had earlier come up with the desi version of Sia's Cheap Thrills, has now sung 'Dil ko na peeto' — the desi despacito version. Many of you might frown but with close to 1,800 shares of the video on his Facebook page, he has clearly gone viral.
