Yung DSA (Harsh Vijay Machare) (born 2001) is an Indian rapper & independent hip-hop artist, known for work across television drama, cinema, and competitive reality formats. He/she is currently competing as a prominent housemate in Bigg Boss 20, telecast on Colors TV and streaming 24/7 on JioCinema.
Harsh Vijay Machare, widely known by his rap moniker Yung DSA, is an independent hip-hop artist emerging from Pune's street rap movement. Championed by hip-hop icon Divine and signed with Gully Gang Records for his hit track YEDA YUNG, he injects rebellious youth energy, unfiltered slang, and raw lyrical perspective into Bigg Boss 20.
1. Early life and education
Harsh Machare grew up in Pune, Maharashtra, writing verse and recording home-made beat tracks during his high school years. Immersed in the Maharashtrian hip-hop culture, he adapted local slang and Marathi street vocabulary into Hindi trap beats.
Having grown up in Pune, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Yung DSA completed formal education at Senior Secondary School, Pune. From an early age, competitive discipline and public communication formed a pivotal foundation before stepping into mainstream entertainment.
2. Professional career and breakthrough
After producing underground tracks such as Maaf Kar, Chala Kalti, and Fachadi, Yung DSA's breakthrough came when his explosive single YEDA YUNG was backed by Gully Gang Records. His high-energy music videos resonated with India's underground rap youth, making him the season's distinct voice of modern Indian desi hip-hop.
Key Career Milestones
- Signed track YEDA YUNG released via Divine's Gully Gang Records
- Over 20 million independent streams across digital music platforms
- Headliner across regional college festivals and hip-hop cyphers
- Youngest hip-hop contestant in Bigg Boss 20
3. Bigg Boss Season 20 journey
3.1 Entry and house archetype
Walked into the house dropping rhymes, shaking up the traditional television hierarchy.
3.2 Time God & leadership tenures
Resistant to rigid house authority, advocating for the younger crew.
3.3 Weekly tasks and performance
Brings bursts of explosive energy and quick wit to entertainment tasks.
3.4 Alliances, friendships, and rivalries
Clashed with classical singer Qazi Touqeer over musical philosophies.
3.5 Key controversies and viral moments
Received a warning from the captain for staying awake late rhyming in the courtyard.
3.6 Signature quotes and dialogues
“They think respect is demanded; on the streets, respect is earned through bars.”
4. Fan poll standing & voting metrics
Rank #3 in Fan Popularity
5. Filmography and television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Network / Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | YEDA YUNG | Music Artist & Performer | Gully Gang Records | — |
| 2023 | Chala Kalti | Music Artist | Independent Release | — |
| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant | Colors TV & JioCinema | — |
6. Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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7. Personal life and trivia
- His stage name DSA stands for Desi Street Artist.
- His music was scouted directly by Divine after a cypher in Pune.
8. References and external citations
- Bigg Boss 20 top popular contestants & Week 5 buzz chart. Siasat, 12 October 2026. Archived online source
- Yung DSA: Who is the Pune rapper on Bigg Boss 20?. The Economic Times, 11 October 2026. Archived online source