Raftaar and KRSNA spoke exclusively to mid-day about showing up during student protests, saying their decision was not about publicity. Raftaar recalled being part of the Nirbhaya march too, while KRSNA called out those who may join causes for eyeballs

Amid the student protests throughout the country in July 2026, the song Boom Shaka by rapper KR$NA went on to become a protest anthem. The rapper has now reacted to his song gaining momentum during the protests