Exclusive Interview by Alara Entertainment with Poorya Putak, the Controversial Rapper and Popular YouTuber on “Che Harfa” Show
Putak, a star whose name is tied to rap music and high-view YouTube videos, was a special guest of Alara Entertainment for an intimate conversation revealing hidden aspects of his personal and professional life. The interview included a variety of questions ranging from background and challenging topics to humorous and imaginative ones, bringing the audience closer to this artist.
Notable Collaborations with Alara Entertainment
Putak talked about his successful collaborations with Alara Entertainment in producing music videos such as “Amiri“, “Holy Shit”, and “Dark Web”. Among these works, he named “Amiri” as his favorite due to its all-encompassing nature and the sense of freedom and indifference it conveys. He also teased two upcoming projects with Alara Entertainment that have not yet been released.
A Look Into Putak’s Personal Life
- Age and Birth Month: Putak is 33 years old and born in the month of Tir (June–July). He described himself as tough, emotional, and highly determined, attributing it to his birth month.
- Roots and Family: He is originally from East Tehran, specifically the Pirouzi district. Putak shared fond memories of childhood, playing football in the alleys, and breaking the windows of their old neighbor “Agha Rajab”.
- Immigration Path: He initially intended to move to Poland but was rejected for a visa. Fortunately, he received a student visa and moved to Ukraine, where he lived for 15 years.
- Start of Artistic Career: Putak began rapping in 2008 with the release of his first official album in Iran. He considers rap a natural talent and later entered the YouTube world.
- Astronaut Dream: If not a rapper or YouTuber, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut and traveling to the moon a dream he says is “a bit” expensive!
- Hidden Talents: Putak claims his only hidden talent is fast rapping, and that his drawing skills are nowhere near Leonardo da Vinci’s.
Father of “Rich” and the Philosophy Behind the Name
Putak proudly spoke of his son “Rich” and explained the name was chosen based on his strong belief in the law of attraction. He believes that with focus and constant repetition, anything you think about can manifest. That’s why he named his child “Rich” to always attract wealth into his life. He jokingly added that “Rich” is even more famous than he is and gets more views online.
Answers to Controversial Questions
- “Holy Shit” Controversy: Putak candidly discussed private issues that arose after the “Holy Shit” music video. The opening scene, where he lies in bed next to a girl, led his wife to ban him from the bedroom for a week! He clarified that nothing happened in the scene and it was “just acting.” He also stated that he will no longer include such scenes in his videos.
- Drinking During Shoots: Putak revealed that he usually drinks during video shoots (except for “Amiri”). He believes it boosts his performance, confidence, and acting although everything feels worse the next morning.
- YouTuber or Rapper? He considers himself equally successful in both.
- Favorite and Least Favorite Rappers: He named Tataloo and Pishro as first-generation rappers he connects with most, but avoided naming any he dislikes.
- Women in Rap: He believes women can be successful rappers, although they face a lot of hate and negativity in the Persian rap scene. He noted that while few good female rappers exist in Iran, the number is growing.
- Biggest Rumor: The biggest rumor he’s heard about himself is owning another house and having a second wife!
- Collabs and Wife’s Opinions: He admitted to avoiding collaborations with certain artists due to his wife’s opinion, though he didn’t name anyone specifically.
- Dreams of Jennifer Lopez: He laughed about seeing Jennifer Lopez in his dreams.
- Last Unfollow: He said he follows no one except his wife and mother-in-law, so there’s no one to unfollow.
- Last Photo in Gallery: He refused to show his last gallery photo and opted to take a tequila shot instead!
Google Search Questions and Putak’s Fun Answers
- Fistfights: He confirmed being in fights, with the worst in Ukraine where he broke his nose.
- Tattoos: He doesn’t know the exact number but estimates around 20 tattoos on his legs and body.
- More Children: He doesn’t want more kids, believing one child is enough to make him happy and he doesn’t want them to suffer as he did.
- Jealousy: He admitted being jealous of someone but couldn’t remember who.
- Favorite Car: He loves Lamborghinis, but currently likes Elon Musk’s Cybertruck too.
- If He Were a Woman: He’d want to be like his mother, believing old-school women were more responsible and loyal.
- If He Were Gay: He’d date his manager, Amin Kazemi!
- Just Friends With Girls: He believes a boy can’t just be friends with a girl unless his wife allows him to befriend his friends’ girlfriends.
Imaginative Questions and Creative Answers
- Back to Age 16: He wouldn’t change anything in his life, as every choice and event led him to where he is now.
- Future-Seeing Mirror: If he had a mirror showing the future for 5 seconds, he’d look at Ukraine’s future to see if he could go back.
- Superpower: He’d choose the power to “stop time” to rob all the money from a bank!
- Five Million Dollars: He’d buy two houses for himself.
- Be a Celebrity: He’d love to be Playboi Carti.
- Remove a Law: He’d remove the law that says “you must work to earn money.”
- Create a New Law: He’d make a law requiring $500 to be paid to every person monthly.
- Remove a Feeling: He’d remove the feeling of love, believing life would be colder but better.
Funny Questions and End of the Interview
- Favorite Curse Word: He revealed his second favorite curse is “dirty sh*t”!
- First Thing in the Morning: He goes straight to his computer.
- New Body Part: He’d like to add wings or gills to his body to fly or breathe underwater.
- Funny Childhood Memory: He recalled a photo his mother took of him and his two brothers naked which was never published.
- “Like, Follow, Block” Game: In this part, he gave fun answers: follow Soorena, like Sogand, and block Moshkel.
- Wedding and Relationships: Putak said he’d marry Helium (because she’s talented), be just friends with Ariana Grande, and choose Billie Eilish for one night!
- This or That: In the “This or That” section, he gave rapid-fire answers: Lubia Polo, Snoop Dogg, sleep, cigarettes, trips with mom, innocent girl, Tehran, being single, rap concert, no food, and wealth.
- Biggest Wish: Putak’s biggest wish is for his wife’s health to improve.
To watch the full video on YouTube, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cTmCSaAZXA