Arya Banerjee

Full Name: Arya Banerjee
Stage Name: Arya Bantai
Born: April 9, 1999
Birthplace: Ladhurka Village, Purulia, West Bengal, India
Profession: Rapper, Lyricist, Stand-up Comedian, Host, Tech Creator
Founder: Zero Official

Career & Journey

Arya Banerjee, widely known as Arya Bantai, is an Indian rapper, lyricist, stand-up comedian, and tech creator. Later, he ventured into hip-hop, inspired by the underground scene, and released his debut album Emiway in 2020, which gained viral recognition.

Known for his introspective lyrics and one-take covers, Arya blends personal experiences with social themes in his music. He quit his banking job to pursue music full-time, inspiring independent artists across India.

Beyond music, Arya is a stand-up comedian, a content creator, and the founder of Zero Official Bard, a music distribution and publishing company collaborating with Believe Music and Indian PDL. His versatility in entertainment has made him a rising force in the Indian creative space.

Fun Facts

He loves Shah Rukh Khan and Kapil Sharma.

He’s fascinated by fantastical stories and magic.

He’s interested in investment and financial management.

His stage name, Arya Bantai, combines ‘Arya’ (noble) with ‘Bantai’ (Mumbai slang for ‘cool dude’), symbolizing his cultural and urban influences.