Dhadkan wins MTV Hustle 5 hip-hop competition

Dhadkan, also known as Daksh Pendharker, has been crowned the winner of the hip-hop talent show ‘MTV Hustle 5 – Apna Homeground’. The Sonipat-based artist, representing Paradox’s squad, secured the title and a grand prize of ₹1 crore.

In the competition, Dhadkan was noted for incorporating Haryanvi folk influences and his Marathi roots into his rap performances. Following him in the rankings were WhysoKai as the first runner-up and Harmeet in third place.

The fifth season featured 25 artists across 20 episodes and included hip-hop star Badshah as a judge, alongside Squad Boss EPR and other squad bosses such as MC Square, Agsy, and Paradox. The show also hosted various guest judges and special appearances from figures in the entertainment industry.