Indian rappers are getting respect, says Raftaar

TIL Desk Bollywood/ Popular for rapping numbers like “All black”, “Swag mera desi”, “Toh Dishoom” and “Dhaakad”, Raftaar says Indian rappers are getting the admiration they deserve in the country.

Rap music has got a whole new expression in Hindi cinema today. Asked if rap artistes are gradually getting respect in the industry, Raftaar told: “Yes, because rapping has been in India for sometime now. It has been 15-20 years that people have been paying attention to it, and now it has become mainstream.

“But it has not gone to that big level that we do huge concerts. So. I’d say it is good, but still evolving.”The 29-year-old rapper said certain names in the industry command huge popularity among the teenage crowd, which he hopes will become the big spenders on their shows in the near future.

“I get a lot of respect and I have seen that. Then there’s Badshah and Yo Yo Honey Singh who also get a lot of respect. I have seen Bohemia too. Divine is new, but he has also got a name, and then there are new kids on the block who are getting the audience they need.