International rapper Nicki Minaj — best known for her singles Va va voom and Super Basshas — surprised everyone recently when she revealed that she is part-Indian.
The singer, who is a celebrity judge on the Big CBS Love show American Idol Season 12, spoke about her father’s Indian roots and also praised his cooking skills, especially his preparations of desi dishes.
Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, a place known for its massive Indian population, the American singer-songwriter shared, “My real last name is Maraj. My father is half-Indian and makes the best chicken curry in the world.” Talking about her own love for all things desi, Nicki admitted to her fondness for Indian food and culture, as well as Bollywood.
