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Badshah makes Marathi music debut with 'Chimna', a folk-hip-hop blend

Rapper Badshah has released his first Marathi hip-hop track 'Chimna', collaborating with Bollywood singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artist Nagesh Morwekar. The song and its Kolhapur-shot video celebrate Maharashtra's culture, blending traditional folk elements with contemporary hip-hop.

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Badshah's Marathi debut

Rapper Badshah has entered Marathi music with his first Marathi hip-hop track, 'Chimna'. The song, released on Monday, brings together traditional folk elements and contemporary hip-hop, as reported by The Times of India and Lokmat Times. The track features Bollywood playback singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artist Nagesh Morwekar, with production by Hiten, according to multiple sources.

The song opens with the traditional folk lines, "ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla" (A sparrow chirped, my beloved woke up, the sun has risen), before Badshah's hip-hop verses take over. The Times of India, citing a press note, also reported lines such as "dance kar rahi dekho maushi maushi / nacho jab tak subah chidiya bole" within the track. The song concludes with Badshah saying, "tumcha mulga badshah" (Your boy Badshah), as noted by Lokmat Times and The Tribune.

An ode to Maharashtra

Badshah described 'Chimna' as a tribute to the state. "India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it. 'Chimna' is my love letter to Maharashtra's rich creative canvas. I am incredibly grateful for how this project turned out, and this one's dedicated to all my day one Maharashtrian fans!" he said, as quoted in reports from Lokmat Times, The Times of India, and The Tribune.

The music video, shot entirely in Kolhapur, captures various aspects of everyday life in Maharashtra, including wedding processions, daily wage workers, and mud wrestlers training at a traditional akhada, according to Lokmat Times and The Tribune. Marathi actress Neha Khan appears in the video.

The track is available across all major streaming platforms from 31 August 2026, as per The Times of India.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: Badshah's Marathi debut is framed as a love letter to Maharashtra

as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Rapper Badshah has ventured into Marathi music with his first-ever Marathi hip-hop track, 'Chimna'
Badshah called 'Chimna' his love letter to Maharashtra
Badshah said, 'India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it.'
The accompanying music video has been shot entirely in Kolhapur
Marathi actress Neha Khan features in the video
Badshah collaborated with Bollywood playback singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artist Nagesh Morwekar
The track has been produced by Hiten
'Chimna' opens with the traditional folk lines, 'ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla'
The track culminates with Badshah saying, 'tumcha mulga badshah'

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The Times of India

Framing: Badshah's Marathi debut with a new song featuring Divya Kumar and Nagesh Morwekar

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Badshah dropped his first-ever Marathi song 'Chimna' on Monday.
The track features singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk icon Nagesh Morwekar.
The song opens with the hookline 'ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla'.
Badshah blends it with hip-hop bars, including 'dance kar rahi dekho maushi maushi /nacho jab tak subah chidiya bole,' as per a press note.
Badshah is quoted as saying, "India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it."
Badshah called 'Chimna' his "love letter to Maharashtra's rich creative canvas."
Badshah dedicated the song to "all my day one Maharashtrian fans!"
The song is available on streaming platforms from 31 August 2026.
The music video was shot in Kolhapur.

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The Tribune

Framing: Badshah's debut in Marathi hip hop with the track 'Chimna'

as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Badshah released his first Marathi hip-hop track titled 'Chimna'.
The song is an energetic celebration of Maharashtra's culture.
The music video was shot entirely in Kolhapur.
The video features colourful wedding processions, daily wage workers, mud wrestling, and a blue creature.
Marathi actress Neha Khan appears in the video.
Bollywood singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artiste Nagesh Morwekar collaborated on the track.
Producer Hiten shaped the track's sound.
The song incorporates the Marathi folk refrain 'Ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla'.
Badshah's closing line is 'Tumcha mulga badshah' (Your boy Badshah).
Badshah is quoted saying 'India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it.'
Badshah described 'Chimna' as 'my love letter to Maharashtra’s rich creative canvas.'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBadshah released his first Marathi hip-hop track titled 'Chimna'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe song 'Chimna' is an energetic celebration of Maharashtra's culture, blending traditional Marathi folk elements with contemporary hip-hop.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe music video for 'Chimna' was shot entirely in Kolhapur.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe music video for 'Chimna' captures aspects of everyday life in Maharashtra, including wedding processions, daily wage workers, and mud wrestlers training at a traditional akhada.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimMarathi actress Neha Khan appears in the music video for 'Chimna'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimBadshah collaborated with Bollywood playback singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artist Nagesh Morwekar on 'Chimna'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe track 'Chimna' was produced by Hiten.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Claim'Chimna' opens with the traditional Marathi folk lines "ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla" (A sparrow chirped, my beloved woke up, the sun has risen).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe song 'Chimna' includes the lines "dance kar rahi dekho maushi maushi / nacho jab tak subah chidiya bole".	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe track 'Chimna' culminates with Badshah saying "tumcha mulga badshah" (Your boy Badshah).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimBadshah said, "India's regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it. 'Chimna' is my love letter to Maharashtra's rich creative canvas. I am incredibly grateful for how this project turned out, and this one's dedicated to all my day one Maharashtrian fans!"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe song 'Chimna' was released on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC
Claim'Chimna' is available across all major streaming platforms from 31 August 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC

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3 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: Lokmat Times, The Times of India, The Tribune 13 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-08-31