Meet Saquib Aijaz: Budding rapper from J-K's Shopian

Hailing from the Shopian district, Saquib Aijaz is a budding rapper who not only sings but also writes his songs.

The 17-year-old Aijaz, presently, pursuing a diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (OTT) and is currently in the second year of his course.

"At a very early age, I was ambitious about becoming a rapper," Aijaz told ANI.

The artist further said that he takes his inspiration from popular faces including Bohemia and Dino James.

"My family has always supported my dreams," he said.

In a bid to fulfil his passion and showcase his talent to the public, he started a YouTube channel with the name 'Saquib X'.

"I have already 2-3 songs and have received a good response," he noted.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions gave him a lot of time to enhance his skills and write his songs. He emphasised that performing in Bollywood is another part of his aspirations.

( With inputs from ANI )

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