Naezy from ‘Gully Boy’ to appear on Bigg Boss O.T.T 3
Rapper Naezy, an underground hip-hop icon who inspired the 2019 hit film “Gully Boy,” is set to enter the Bigg Boss O.T.T. 3 house
Born Naved Shaikh, Naezy hails from the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He made waves in the music scene with the smash hit “Mere Gully Mein,” a collaboration with fellow rapper DIVINE. Ranveer Singh captured this track’s essence and charisma on the silver screen in Zoya Akhtar’s acclaimed film “Gully Boy.” Naezy’s rise to fame continued with his 2015 film debut in “Hey Bro,” featuring the infectious track “Birju.” The music video starred Bollywood heavyweights like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and Prabhu Deva, alongside the film’s lead, Ganesh Acharya. Growing up in Mumbai’s Kurla chawls, Naezy’s passion for hip-hop ignited when he danced to Sean Paul’s tunes at a local wedding.
Influenced by artists like Lil Wayne and Sean Paul, he immersed himself in hip-hop, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as KRS-One, Nas, and N.W.A. His debut single, “Aafat,” released in 2014, gained several views on YouTube and made him an internet sensation. Naezy’s popularity on social media is immense. Fans eagerly anticipate his appearance on the controversial reality show Bigg Boss O.T. 3. He’ll share the screen with other personalities, including Chandrika, Delhi Vada-Pav Girl, Sai Ketan Rao, Paulomi Das, and so on… Anil Kapoor is said to be the host for this season. Naezy’s journey from the streets of Mumbai to the spotlight of Bigg Boss O.T.T. 3 promises to bring his unique blend of hip-hop culture and raw charisma to a new audience, further cementing his status as a significant figure in Indian hip-hop.