Naezy Discusses ‘Farishtey’: Rising from Adversity with Integrity
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Synopsis
Rapper Naezy returns with his latest single 'Farishtey' from the EP 'Fateh', sharing personal struggles and resilience. The song tackles themes of love and heartbreak, emphasizing integrity despite challenging backgrounds.
Key Takeaways
- Naezy's latest track ‘Farishtey’ reflects personal struggles.
- The song highlights resilience and integrity from difficult backgrounds.
- It addresses stereotypes associated with individuals from slums.
- The music video is directed by Manil Kandwaal.
- Naezy gained fame through 'Bigg Boss OTT' and previous rap hits.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (NationPress) Rapper Naezy, who gained fame as a contestant in the third season of “Bigg Boss OTT”, has returned with “Farishtey”, the second impactful song from his EP ”Fateh”. He revealed that he has shared experiences from times when life was extremely challenging and escape seemed impossible.
Written and produced by Naezy, “Farishtey” explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the emotional scars stemming from a turbulent childhood.
Discussing the song, Naezy expressed: “This track is very personal to me. I’ve opened up about challenging moments in my life, when I felt trapped. Yet, I found the strength to rise above my circumstances. We hail from the slums, but we possess integrity.”
“We are frequently depicted as negative figures; while some may fit that mold, others are the exact opposite—Gully's angel. I give credit to the Creator; He made us resilient.”
“It seems we were destined to face hardships, but we never abandon hope, and we won’t stop. We will continue our fight for equality until our last breath. This song reflects real-life struggles and serves as a warning to those who dare to exploit the vulnerable.”
The music video is directed by Manil Kandwaal.
Naezy, whose birth name is Naved Shaikh, first entered mainstream rap with “Mere Gully Mein” alongside fellow rapper Divine. A fictional portrayal of his character was played by Ranveer Singh in the 2019 musical film “Gully Boy”, directed by Zoya Akhtar.
The 31-year-old rapper made his film debut with the track “Birju” from the 2015 movie “Hey Bro”, which featured renowned Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and choreographer Prabhu Deva, along with lead actor Ganesh Acharya.
The “Maghreb” hitmaker later appeared as a contestant in the 2024 reality show “Bigg Boss OTT 3”, finishing as a runner-up. The season was won by Sana Maqbool.
