Naezy from ‘Gully Boy’ is making his way to ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’; Here’s everything you should know about the rapper

Naezy also known as Naved Sheikh is a rapper. (Image via Naezy/Instagram)

Name: 'Naezy' aka Naved Sheikh

Main occupation: Rapper

Widely known for: Zoya Akhtar-directed “Gully Boy”

Brief on the rapper:

Naved Shaikh, known by his stage moniker Naezy, is a hip-hop phenomenon emerging from the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Maharashtra. This rap icon stormed the music scene with the smash hit "Mere Gully Mein," a collaboration with fellow rapper DIVINE.

The essence of his charisma was brought to life on the silver screen by the dynamic Ranveer Singh in Zoya Akhtar's acclaimed film, "Gully Boy.”

Career achievements:

Naezy's rise to fame continued with a significant moment in 2015 when he made his film debut with the infectious track "Birju" from the movie “Hey Bro.” The music video boasted appearances from Bollywood heavyweights such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and the legendary dancer Prabhu Deva, alongside the film's lead, Ganesh Acharya.

Early life of Naezy and main inspirations:

Growing up in Mumbai's Kurla chawls, his 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, Naezy immersed himself in hip-hop, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as KRS-One, Nas, and N.W.A. His debut single "Aafat" in 2014 became an internet sensation, amassing over 200,000 views on YouTube rapidly.

How big of a personality is Naezy?

Naezy's popularity on social media is immense, with fans eagerly anticipating his appearance on the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3. He is expected to share the screen with notable personalities like Chandrika, the Delhi Vada Pav girl, TV actors Sai Ketan Rao, Paulomi Das, and Sana Maqbool Khan, as well as influencers like Sana Sultan and Vishal Pandey. Anil Kapoor is set to host this season.