Gully Boy actors Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi mourned the death of Rapper MC TodFod. He passed away at the age of 24. His real name was Dharmesh Parmar and was very popular in Mumbai’s underground rap circuit. He was part of the group Swadesi. His last rites were performed at his residence in Naigaon, Mumbai on March 21.
TodFod’s songs had the underlying theme of standing up against ‘corrupt institutions’, environmental and human rights. His most recent track was released on March 8. It is titled Truth and Bass. His track The Warli Revolt, for which they collaborated with Adivasi activist Prakash Bhoir, stood up against the cutting of trees in the Aarey forest in Mumbai.
He also featured in Vice India documentary Kya Bolta Bantai in 2018 which was about Gully Rap scene in Mumbai. In a clip shared by the studio he says, “Gully rap is what I do. And I’m going to keep doing gully rap. But I’m going to do a lot with it.”
Meanwhile, Swadesi, mourned him by sharing a clip from his last stage performance. “It was with this night that @todfod_ performed his last ever gig at Swadesi Mela. You had to be there to experience it, his thrill his love for playing live music. You are never forgotten, you will always live through with your music.” the instagram handle of Swadesi said.
TodFod also featured in the song India 91 in Gully Boy. Ranveer and Siddhant too mourned in his death sharing a picture.
