IFP SEASON 15

SlowCheeta Is The Coolest Artist You Might Not Be Talking About Enough!

Chaitnya Sharma is a Mumbai based rapper and actor who has built a unique career balancing hip hop, films, and digital culture. His Instagram handle is @_slowcheeta.

His mother used to call him "Cheetah," while his brother was nicknamed "Sheru." He added "Slow" because he believes in slow and steady growth and because he loves a more laid back style of rap.

Before acting grabbed headlines, SlowCheeta was already making waves in India's hip hop scene with clever lyrics, storytelling, and a style inspired by old school rap.

Many audiences first noticed him through his association with the world of Gully Boy and later through songs for films like Article 15 and Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva.

In the film Maidaan, SlowCheeta portrayed legendary footballer P. K. Banerjee. He trained intensely for the role, even maintaining an athlete level fitness routine for years during production.

SlowCheeta is married to Shweta Tripathi Sharma. The two first connected through theatre, and their relationship has become one of the entertainment industry's most loved partnerships.

Whether it is interviews, social media moments, or public appearances, fans often adore the warmth, humour, and support they show each other. SlowCheeta has even called Shweta "the light of his life."

He is not trying to fit into one box. Rapper. Actor. Performer. Writer. SlowCheeta keeps experimenting and that unpredictability is exactly what makes his journey interesting.

From underground hip hop to major films and acclaimed music releases, Chaitnya Sharma has built a career on creativity rather than categories. And if his journey so far is any indication, the best chapters may still be ahead.