Bigg Boss 20: Who Is Yung DSA? Meet the Pune Rapper Behind ‘Yeda Yung’

Bigg Boss 20 has added a new name from India’s independent hip-hop scene to its lineup. Pune-based rapper Yung DSA, whose real name is Harsh Vijay Machare, has entered the reality show and is expected to bring his distinctive personality and musical journey into the Bigg Boss house.

For those unfamiliar with the rapper, Yung DSA has built his identity around Pune’s street culture, Marathi influences and a raw approach to hip-hop. His breakthrough came with the track ‘Yeda Yung’, which helped him gain widespread recognition.

Who Is Yung DSA?

Yung DSA is a rapper from Yerwada, Pune, known for combining desi hip-hop with trap-inspired production and Marathi cultural influences.

Pune plays an important role in his music. His songs frequently reflect the city’s language, lifestyle and local culture, giving his work a distinctly regional identity while connecting with listeners beyond Maharashtra.

He started rapping at a young age and has been pursuing hip-hop since he was around 12 years old.

How ‘Yeda Yung’ Changed His Career

Yung DSA’s biggest breakthrough came with ‘Yeda Yung’, released in 2024 under Gully Gang Records.

Although the track was released earlier, it gained significant attention after going viral in 2025. The song introduced Yung DSA to a much larger audience and became one of the defining tracks of his early career.

The song’s Pune-centric identity, energetic production and Yung DSA’s distinctive delivery helped it find a strong audience within India’s growing independent rap community.

Yung DSA Worked at a BPO Before Music Took Over

Yung DSA’s path to becoming a full-time musician was not straightforward.

Despite developing an interest in rap during his childhood, he spent time working at a BPO while also pursuing his musical ambitions. The job helped him contribute toward supporting his family while he continued working on his music.

His career changed dramatically after ‘Yeda Yung’ gained popularity. With the song’s success, he eventually left his job and began concentrating on music professionally.

In an earlier interview with Rolling Stone India, the rapper spoke about how quitting his job became a major turning point in his life.

Songs by Yung DSA

While ‘Yeda Yung’ remains his best-known release, Yung DSA has worked on several other tracks.

Some of his notable songs include:

• Yeda Yung
• Maaf Kar
• Chala Kalti
• Rade Rapate

Together, these releases have helped establish his sound within India’s independent hip-hop ecosystem.

Yung DSA’s Bollywood Connection

Yung DSA has also stepped into the Bollywood music space.

He recently worked on the title track of Toaster, starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra. The project was composed by Aman Pant, with Yung DSA contributing rap vocals to the song ‘Goni Mein Paisa’.

The project marked an important step in his transition from the independent rap circuit toward mainstream entertainment.

Yung DSA Joins Bigg Boss 20

Yung DSA’s entry into Bigg Boss 20 gives him an opportunity to reach an audience far beyond the Indian hip-hop community.

While music fans may already recognise him from ‘Yeda Yung’ and his other releases, Bigg Boss viewers will now get to see his personality away from the stage and recording studio.

His background, straightforward personality and experience of coming from Pune’s local hip-hop culture could make him one of the contestants to watch as the season progresses.

For Yung DSA, the reality show could also become another major milestone in a journey that began with rapping as a teenager, continued alongside a BPO job and eventually led him toward a full-time career in music.