Harsh Vijay Machare, who raps as Yung DSA, is from Yerwada in Pune and makes desi hip-hop and trap full of Marathi and Pune references. He started rapping at about 12 and, after his breakthrough, left a BPO job to make music full-time.
Career highlights
- “Yeda Yung” (September 2024, Gully Gang Records), his breakthrough track, which spread widely in 2025.
- Earlier releases include “Yung Sitar” (2021) and “Sangeet” (2023).
- Other tracks: “Maaf Kar”, “Chala Kalti”, “Rade Rapate” and “Fachadi”.
- Title track for the film Toaster and rap vocals on “Goni Mein Paisa” with Aman Pant.
In Bigg Boss 20
He became the season’s first captain, beating Aasif Khan and Gullu, which made him safe in Week 2 (reported by Brut). He has clashed with Qazi Touqeer in captaincy tasks, was in the bottom two with Isha Rikhi at the 27 September eviction, and was a captaincy contender again in Week 5 (reported by India TV and Filmibeat).