Asim Riaz is a prominent Indian model, actor, rapper, and reality television personality who shot to widespread fame as the first runner-up on Bigg Boss 13. Born on July 13, 1993, in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, he originally started his career in commercial modelling before transitioning into mainstream media and independent music production.
Career Highlights & Breakthrough
- The Bigg Boss 13 Phenomenon: Entering the show in 2019 as a relatively unknown face, his intense rivalry and eventual friendship with the late Sidharth Shukla propelled him into a nationwide sensation, earning him a massive fan following.
- Early Acting Roles: Prior to his breakthrough on television, he made a brief appearance in the 2014 Bollywood movie Main Tera Hero. Following his reality show success, he starred in high-profile music videos alongside prominent names like Jacqueline Fernandez and Himanshi Khurana.
Independent Music Career & Mainstream Collaborations
Asim Riaz has actively developed his identity as an independent rapper, singer, and composer, building a diverse hip-hop portfolio. His musical career is marked by several notable solo releases and major industry collaborations:
- The Bohemia Collaboration (“SAHI AYY”): In 2025, Asim Riaz joined forces with the pioneer of Desi Hip Hop, Bohemia, and music producer Showkidd for the hard-hitting track “SAHI AYY”. This project fulfilled a long-time professional milestone for Riaz, who has frequently cited Bohemia as a primary musical inspiration.
- The Garry Sandhu Collaboration (“Eid”): He collaborated with Punjabi hitmaker Garry Sandhu on the soulful Punjabi track “Eid”. Featured on Sandhu’s studio album Still Here, the song combined Riaz’s distinct style with Sandhu’s melodic vocals, accumulating millions of streams across global music platforms.
- Independent Discography: His solo musical journey features tracks such as “Back to Start”, “Built in Pain”, and “KING KONG”. He has continued to release independent hip-hop projects, including a collaboration with Rajat Dalal on the track “I Don’t Give a Damn”.
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