Rajashri Venkatesh
A Disk Jockey or a DJ is someone who plays recorded music in their own style by mixing various pieces of music. They play in various night clubs, discotheques and rave parties. Indian Dj's have created a remarkable impression on international audiences as well. Here is a list of such iconic Indian DJ's.
DJ Akbar Sami who shot to fame with his first remix album Jalwa has since gone on to produce a number of other hit albums like Jadoo and Jalwa II with popular remixed songs like Raati baaki and Dhagala lagli kal. om shanthi om.. He has mesmerized crowds globally, and music lovers have always had their evening’s excitement and thrill up to the last minute of the show. His passion for the artful chemistry of mixing Rap, Jazz, Folk, Rock and contemporary music with traditional melodies have had ensured that he is always the most preferred DJs in the Industry.
DJ Aqeel, aka Aqeel Ali, has been rocking the dance floors across the globe for more than a decade. Being in this highly competitive music industry, he has truly been meteoric throughout his journey. His passion for music gave him the motivation to defy convention and pursue music more than just a passing hobby.
He began his musical ride in 2000 and since then there was no turning back. He is the only Indian DJ to fill up concert size venues internationally. Besides playing for every renowned celebrity, he has also been the only DJ to play twice at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Swiss) representing India and entertaining the likes of Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan amongst others.
A DJ who till recently was described by the Indian media as India’s number one female DJ. Well not any more. They now simply refer to her as India’s best. In a big country where the house music scene was completely dominated by male artists, the soft-spoken DJ Pearl has always lets her vinyl speak for itself.
Pearl’s love affair with the dance floor began almost a decade ago from the time she was an indefatigable clubber, travelling across the globe, forever in search of new sounds and that perfect clubbing experience. She’s partied at the best clubs and been influenced by some of the finest DJs of our
time. Having grown up surrounded by music and around vinyl collecting parents who themselves were a part of the Goa music scene back in the 70s; it isn’t hard to see why music had such a major influence on her.
DJ LIL'B aka BHAVINI SHAH is a 22 year old Music Aficionado, a Clubbing Soul, a Hip-Hop Hustler, a Night Life Lover, a Die Hard Workaholic, a Junk Foodie, a Bling Crazy Freak from Mumbai and also the first Indian female DJ to spin on Ableton Live! Artist by birth - she started earning at a tender age of 13 by taking tuitions & arts n' craft classes in her vacations before shifting gear to something more serious - Glamour Broadcast Journalism!
DJ Suketu (born Suketu Radia) is a Mumbai-based DJ. He became one of the highest selling Indian DJs with hit's like "Pyar Zindagi Hai", "Bin Tere Sanam", "Woh Lamhe" and "Kya Khoob Lagti Ho" becoming instant club classics in India. Suketu started his career as a DJ in 1995.
Nikhil Sahni, better known as DJ NYK is an Indian music producer and DJ. He plays in clubs across India and worldwide. DJ NYK started DJing at the age of 17, while at school. His first break came when he started playing at Club Moets in Delhi. He was awarded the title of India’s #1 Bollywood DJ twice in a row, first at the 2012 VH1 MyFav Awards. followed by My Fav Awards 2013. He used to host his own radio show Rock the Party with DJ NYK on 94.3 My FM.
DJ Megha Kawale crowned and popularly known as the undisputed queen of the console has been a prime mover on the music and deejaying scene as India's first Female Disc Jockey and pioneered the movement of female deejaying in India. Being one of the most inspiring deejays and a force to reckon with she has made her presence felt on the dance scene since 15 years. Her energetic selection of tracks sets the dance floor ablaze, making her a sought after deejay worldwide.
The Electronic dance music landscape in India has a fresh new prince: not only has he always enjoyed great affection and love from his fans and followers, he storms each and every console and dance floor with music magic and mayhem.....Welcome to the world of ANKYTRIXX. He is the winner of the prestigious VH1 MyFav Awards for the #DJ of the Year (2013) and for the second time in a row #No1 DJ in Electronica (2012, 2013): this is India's biggest People's Choice Awards Poll for artists. Ankytrixx has gone up several notches in the International Dance Music scene and is one of the busiest DJs in Asia, with over 150 gigs annually for the last 2 years.
The Electronic dance music landscape in India has a fresh new prince: not only has he always enjoyed great affection and love from his fans and followers, he storms each and every console and dance floor with music magic and mayhem.....Welcome to the world of ANKYTRIXX. He is the winner of the prestigious VH1 MyFav Awards for the #DJ of the Year (2013) and for the second time in a row #No1 DJ in Electronica (2012, 2013): this is India's biggest People's Choice Awards Poll for artists. Ankytrixx has gone up several notches in the International Dance Music scene and is one of the busiest DJs in Asia, with over 150 gigs annually for the last 2 years.
Abhishek Mantri is a Professional DJ for 16 years.Ranked as #1 in Rock/Retro Music Category in India on myfavdj.in 2012- 13. Ranked as #1 in Rock/Retro Music Category in India on myfavdj.in 2011 - 10. Ranked as #2 in Rock/Retro Music Category in India on myfavdj.in 2010 - 11. 25 in all India Rankings. shared the console with Artists like Micheal woods, Mark Knight, Clauzia Cazacu (world no 1 Female DJ), Tommi Pixan(Ibiza), Namito( Germany) Jody Wisternoff, Caroline Banxx, Guy J, CID INC, Tocandeo, Hannah Wild, Smoking circles(Cyprus), Ezze (London), DJ Atx (Mauritius) to name a few.
