| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Bilal Shaikh |
| Stage Name | Emiway Bantai |
| Nickname | Shahrukh Shaikh |
| Profession(s) | Singer/Rapper (Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB/PoP), Dancer, Songwriter, Editor, Music Composer |
| Famous For | His song “Asli Hip Hop” and appearance in the film ‘Gully Boy’ (2019) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 38 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | English Singles: “Glint Lock” ft. Minta (2013) Hindi Singles: “Aur Bantai” (2014) Bollywood Rapper & Actor: “Asli Hip Hop” for the film Gully Boy (2019)  |
| Awards, Achievements | 2016– Radio City Freedom Award for the song “Aisa Kuch Shot Nai Hai” |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 13 November 1995 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | LHS, Mumbai |
| College/University | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | 11th standard |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Football, Dancing |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Dal Chawal with Papad |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh |
| Favourite Actress(es) | Kajol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Alia Bhatt |
| Favourite Film(s) | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| Favourite Singer(s) | Arijit Singh, Atif Aslam |
| Favourite Rapper(s) | Eminem, Tech N9ne, NF, Token |
| Style Quotient | |
| Bike Collection | Hero Splender |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Emiway Bantai
- It is not known whether Emiway Bantai smokes.
- It is not known if Emiway Bantai consumes alcohol.
- Emiway originates from a traditional Muslim family of middle-class background, with ancestral ties to Karnataka.
- Until the 10th standard, he excelled in academics. However, upon entering the 11th standard, his attention shifted towards rap music, particularly after discovering Eminem. As a consequence, he struggled and ultimately failed in the 12th standard, which triggered a bout of depression.
- His ambition was to become a doctor.
- During his younger years, Emiway Bantai adopted his stage name “Emiway” by combining the names of Eminem and Lil Wayne, hence the name “Emi+Way.”
- He had to put in a great deal of effort to acquire knowledge about hip-hop music.
- In 2014, he began creating rap videos as a hobby. However, the incredible initial feedback he received overwhelmed him, prompting him to embrace rap music more seriously.
- His first YouTube song, “Glint Lock,” was posted in 2013 featuring Minta and sung in English.
- During his early days as a rapper, he took on a job as a helper at the ‘Hard Rock Cafe’ to independently finance his rap music career, without relying on his family for support. Interestingly, a few years down the line, he found himself receiving the Radio City Freedom Award at the very same venue.
- At first, he would rap in English, but his father advised him to give Hindi a try so that it could resonate with the majority of Indians. Additionally, his father had always aspired to be an actor and even made an appearance in one of his music videos.
- His first Hindi rap “Aur Bantai” was posted in 2014 and became an instant hit.
- In 2017, almost two years later, he finally achieved the long-awaited breakthrough as he teamed up with Raftaar for the song ” #Sadak.”
- Bantai The Studio is the name of his personal music studio.
- Prior to achieving fame, Bantai had also made an appearance on the renowned Indian reality talent show known as “India’s Got Talent.”
- During 2018, a diss war between him and Raftaar ensued after Raftaar doubted his rap skills. In retaliation, Emiway released a diss track called “Samajh Mein Aaya Kya,” prompting Raftaar to counter with his own song named “Sheikh Chilli.” Not backing down, Emiway fired back with a track titled “Giraftaar.”
- He began his Bollywood career with a major breakthrough in Zoya Akhtar’s 2019 film ‘Gully Boy.’ In addition to showcasing his rapping talents in the song “Asli Hip-Hop,” he also displayed his acting prowess.
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