Emiway Bantai is a famous Indian singer, rapper, lyricist, dancer, music composer and editor who is a familiar celebrity to the people. The heartthrob singer rose to fame swiftly by her tremendous singing performance in the song ‘Asli Hip Hop’ in the film Gully Boy in 2019.
Why is Emiway Bantai Famous?
Emiway Bantai comes to the timeline in the music arena when released the rap song ‘Glint Lock’ ft. Minta in 2013. His early career as a rapper was harder and worked at the ‘Hard Rock Café’ to earn money.
Unfortunately, he did not get any monetary support from the family to build up a career in the rap music industry. In fact, she turned herself into a recognized rapper when rapped in the Hindi language in the advice of his father with the rap ‘Aur Bantai’. Earlier he rapped in the English Language, his father advised him to turn his rapping in the Hindi language for understanding common Indian people.
Emiway Bantai came to national attention when released the ‘Asli Hip Hop’ for the movie ‘Gully Boy’ in 2019 and raised his credibility in the eyes of music directors. Bantai did not just rap in the song but also featured in the video of the song. Furthermore, he auditioned at the popular Indian reality show ‘India’s Got Talent’ before becoming a household name.
He landed breakout singing performance in the song ‘Sadak’ in 2017 with rapper Raftaar. Following a year in 2018, he entered into diss war with Raftaar.
Emiway Bantai Early Life:
Emiway Bantai was born on November 13, 1995, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India in a middle class orthodox Muslim family. He grew up as a Bilal Shaikh but he adopted the stage name ‘Emiway’ which is the combination name of Eminem and Lil Wayne. He was a brilliant student in early life and intended to be a doctor. Bantai completed his schooling from LHS, Mumbai. However, he failed in 12th Standard and being aggrieved focusing on rapping.
Personal Life:
The handsome rapper was romantically linked with Mukkta Karandikar between 2016 and 2018. He is still unmarried.
Awards:
- Emiway Bantai received the Radio City Freedom Award in Hard Rock Café in 2016.
- Best HIP-HOP artist ‘People Choice’ (2017)
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Full Birth Name | Emiway Bantai |
| Nick Name | Shahrukh Shaikh |
| Age (As of 2019) | 23 years old |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | November 23, 1995 |
| Birth Place/Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Rapper, Lyricist, Editor, Music Composer |
| Famous For | Singing |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Net Worth & Salary | |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Salary | $4K |
| Income Source | Singing |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | 5 feet 6 inches 167 Centimeters 1.67 Meters |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Chest Size | 38 inches |
| Waist Size | 30 inches |
| Biceps | 13 inches |
| Dress Size | 6 US |
| Shoe Size | 8 US |
| Tattoo Details | None. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Family | |
| Father Name | Not Known |
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Girlfriend/Affairs | Mukkta Karandikar (2016 – 2018) |
| Dating History | Dated ex-girlfriend Mukkta Karandikar. |
| Sexual Orientation (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Marriage Date | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name | N/A |
| Son | None. |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Degree | 11 Standard |
| School | LHS |
| Career Journey | |
| Post | Founder of the music studio Bantai The Studio |
| Favorite Food | Food made by his mother. |
| Favorite Actor | Ranveer Singh |
| Favorite Actress | Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt |
| Favorite Singer | Russ & Eminem |
| Favorite Drink | Fresh Mango Juice |
| Favorite Subject | Media Studies |
| Favorite Animal/Pet | Cat |
| Favorite Website | YouTube |
| Favorite Color | Black & Red |
| Car collections/Fav Car | BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz |
| Holiday Destination | London |
| Hobbies | Traveling, |
| Social Media Profile | |
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https://www.facebook.com/Emiway37/ |
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No Verified Profile |
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https://www.instagram.com/emiway_bantai/ |
| Contact Details | |
| Present Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Phone Number | Not Known |
| Office Address | Not Known |
| Email Address | Will update soon. |
| Official Website | Not Available |
More Facts about Emiway Bantai:
- Does he smoke?: No
- Does Emiway Bantai drink alcohol: Not Known
- He aspired to be a doctor in early life.
- Emiway Bantai’s friend called him Shahrukh Shaikh.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- His father has featured in one of his videos.
- He has a music studio named ‘Bantai The Studio’ where he does all his rapping work.
