Singer, songwriter and composer Shahin Badar, whose vocals featured on dance band Prodigy’s controversial single “Smack my bitch up” was presented the prestigious Glory of India award by the India International Friendship Society (IIFS). The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

She spent her youth growing up in Colchester, Kuwait and India learning to sing in several languages. Signed to Times Music in India, Shahin’s current album is due for full release in UK and will be titled ‘Laila’.