From growing up in the chawls of Mumbai to winning hearts with his track in Gully Boy: All about Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Naezy

Name: Naezy aka Naved Shaikh
Occupation: Rapper
Claim to fame: Bollywood movie Gully Boy
Naved Shaikh, also known by his stage name Naezy, is the hip-hop sensation straight out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. This rap star made waves in the music scene with his popular track "Mere Gully Mein" alongside his rap buddy DIVINE. Fans saw a fictional version of his swag on the big screen, portrayed by none other than the energetic Ranveer Singh in the hit film Gully Boy directed by Zoya Akhtar.
Naezy's journey into the spotlight didn't stop there as he dropped a bomb with his film debut in the catchy song "Birju" from the movie Hey Bro back in 2015. The music video of this track featured Bollywood legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and the dance icon Prabhu Deva, alongside the film's lead star Ganesh Acharya.
This hip-hop star, Naezy a.k.a. Naved Shaikh is loved by millions for his rap style. Growing up in the chawls of Kurla in Mumbai, he found his calling in hip-hop after grooving to Sean Paul's beats at a neighbourhood wedding. Inspired by artists like Lil Wayne and Sean Paul, Naezy delved deep into the world of hip-hop, drawing inspiration from legends like KRS-One, Nas, and N.W.A. His debut single 'Aafat' in 2014 set the internet on fire, racking up over 200,000 views on YouTube in no time.

The star has a massive fan following on social media with fans awaiting his entry on the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3. Naezy is expected to be on the show with Chandrika, the Delhi Vada Pav girl, TV actors Sai Ketan Rao, Paulomi Das, and Sana Maqbool Khan. Social media influencers like Sana Sultan and Vishal Pandey are likely to be a part of the show as well. Anil Kapoor will host this season.