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YUNG DSA (Rapper) Height, Age, Family, Biography

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Age: 22 Years
Height: 5' 8''
Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra

YUNG DSA

Bio/Wiki
Real Name/Full NameHarsh Vijay Machare
Profession(s)• Rapper
• Hip-hop Artist
Known forAppearing in the reality show Bigg Boss Season 20
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutSong: Yung Sitar (2021)
Yung Sitar (2021)
TV: Bigg Boss Season 20 (2026) as contestant
Bigg Boss Season 20
Personal Life
Date of BirthYear, 2004
Age (as of 2025)22 Years
BirthplaceYerwada, Pune, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
HometownPune, Maharashtra
TattooOn his left arm and hand
YUNG DSA's tattoos on his left arm and hand
Social MediaInstagram
YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
ParentsYUNG DSA with his parents

YUNG DSA

Some Lesser Known Facts About YUNG DSA

  • YUNG DSA grew up seeing the everyday struggles of people around him, and these experiences later became part of his songs.
  • He developed an interest in rap at a very young age.
  • He started rapping when he was 12 years old.
  • He did not attend any music school, and he does not belong to a music family. He learned music through his own interest, practice, and experiences.
  • In 2021, he released the song “Yung Sitar,” which showed one of the ideas that later became important to his music.
  • YUNG DSA then released the song “Sangeet” in 2023.

    The poster of the song 'Sangeet' (2023)

    The poster of the song ‘Sangeet’ (2023)

  • He once stated in the media that from the beginning, he wanted to combine the sound of the sitar with his own culture into hip-hop. This became an important part of the sound he developed later.
  • Before becoming a full-time rapper, YUNG DSA worked at a BPO in Pune.
  • He took the job because he had responsibilities towards his family. During the same time, he was also trying to build his music career.
  • He balanced a regular job with his interest in rap. His life changed after the success of “Yeda Yung.”

    The poster of the song Yeda Yung

    The poster of the song Yeda Yung

  • When his song became popular, he left his BPO job.
  • In an interview with a media outlet, YUNG DSA said that the biggest change in his life was leaving the job and being able to give all his time to music.
  • The biggest turning point in his career came with the song “Yeda Yung,” which was released in September 2024 through Gully Gang Records.
  • YUNG DSA appeared as an artist, vocalist, lyricist and composer in the song, while YD Year Down produced the music of the song. The song had a strong Pune identity. It used local references and street language while mixing modern hip-hop with Indian sounds.
  • Soon after its release, Yeda Yung became a major hit online.
  • By May 2025, a noted media house reported that the song had crossed 58 million YouTube views, more than 22 million Spotify streams, and had been used in nearly 4 million Instagram Reels.
  • The song was praised by many artists and people connected with the Indian hip-hop genre, including Sambata, Loka, and Divine’s Gully Gang.
  • YUNG DSA began performing and touring after the song became popular.

    YUNG DSA performing during a live show

    YUNG DSA performing during a live show

  • His songs are connected to Pune and Marathi culture. He often uses sitar and tabla in his music.
  • In 2025, YUNG DSA released the song “Maaf Kar,” which was his first release through Sony Music India.

    The poster of the song 'Maaf Kar' (2025)

    The poster of the song ‘Maaf Kar’ (2025)

  • He later released many songs, such as “Chala Kalti” and “Rade Rapate.”
  • His music catalogue also includes remixes of “Yeda Yung” many other languages, such as Tamil, Malayalam, and Haryanvi.
  • In December 2025, YUNG DSA performed live with AP Dhillon at a concert.

    YUNG DSA with AP Dhillon during a concert

    YUNG DSA with AP Dhillon during a concert

  • In 2026, he lent rap vocals to the song “Goni Mein Paisa” for the Bollywood film Toaster.

    YUNG DSA with Rajkummar Rao during the making of the film Toaster

    YUNG DSA with Rajkummar Rao during the making of the film Toaster

  • In July 2026, YUNG DSA released the song “Fachadi,” which talks about loyalty, betrayal, survival, and changing relationships.
  • In September 2026, he appeared in the reality television show Bigg Boss Season 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
  • He then made headlines when he competed in the first captaincy task of the show along with Aasif Khan and Kushal Tanwar. He defeated them and became the first captain of Bigg Boss 20.

    YUNG DSA in a still from the television show Bigg Boss Season 20

    YUNG DSA in a still from the television show Bigg Boss Season 20

  • During the show Bigg Boss Season 20, many viewers on Instagram and YouTube compared his style with MC Stan, the winner of Bigg Boss 16, because of his Pune street-style language, background, and unique look.