Summary
Nikhil Sahni also known as DJ NYK is an Indian DJ, music producer, radio host, VJ, music career coach, and label owner at Play Life records.[1][2][3][4] He is widely known for his Bollywood remixes, mashups, and his live sets in locations like Lake Pichola and Kerala backwaters.[citation needed]
DJ NYK | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nikhil Sahni Delhi, India |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
| Years active | 2004 - Present |
| Website | https://www.djnyk.com/ |
Early life edit
Born and raised in New Delhi, India, DJ NYK completed his education from Delhi University and started his journey in the clubs of the Indian capital. He was influenced by music at an early age and started producing songs as well as remixes in high school before getting into DJing.[citation needed]
Career edit
DJ NYK started DJing in 2003 and he got his first job as a resident DJ at Club Moets in New Delhi in 2004. While he continued to resident at other clubs in the city as well, he simultaneously worked on producing remixes, which he kept uploading on the internet on two popular music platforms called coolgoose.com & djluv.in. DJ NYK landed his first professional gig at the age of 20.[5] His big break came in 2006 when an organiser in Hong Kong invited him to perform as a guest DJ for their event.[citation needed]
Through the Electronyk Show, NYK asserted himself as the first artist to introduce Video-DJ’ing (VDJ’ing) in India.[citation needed]
His incursion into Bollywood was one of the principal breakthroughs in his career when he did a remix for Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Billu". Since then, he has commissioned several official remixes for over 20 different Bollywood films.[6] NYK has also done official mixes for Danish Pop duo Bombay Rockers and Nindy Kaur. His official remix of Aye Khuda from the movie "Paathshaala" was no.1 position on the domestic radio charts. NYK's remix of the hit track " Chammak Challo", sung by international pop star Akon, was featured on Ra.One's PlayStation, which made him first Indian DJ to REMIX a track for PlayStation video game.[7]
DJ NYK hosted his own radio show called 'Rock The Party' on 94.3 MY FM back in 2011 and then another show, 'Saturday Night Fever with DJ NYK' on Fever 104 FM that aired pan India in 2018 and 2019.
NYK’s first official international remix – "Haze" – was released on Gold Records (Canada), and drew support from international superstar Gareth Emery who featured it on his weekly podcast. His original productions have been released internationally on Progressive Groove Records (Canada), Pearlicks Records (Miami), and LAD Records; and have also been aired and featured prominently on the BBC Asian Network .[citation needed]
DJ NYK also performed alongside Salman Khan , Kriti Sanon , Sonakshi Sinha , Daisy Shah , and Prabhu Deva for their Dabangg Tour concert in New Delhi. He also played at the Club MTV party and MTV Bollyland in India.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
On 24 December 2021, DJ NYK performed at Dubai Expo 2020 held at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre.
He won the Vh1 MyFav Awards 3 times for "Best Bollywood DJ".[14]
Discography edit
Original Singles edit
| Name | Label | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Amber | Progressive Grooves Records | 2009 |
| Calling | Progressive Grooves Records | 2009 |
| Estimulente | Progressive Grooves Records | 2009 |
| Living Kings | Play Life Records | 2016 |
| Wild Horses | Play Life Records | 2017 |
| Remember You | Play Life Records | 2019 |
| Calm The World | Play Life Records | 2020 |
| BLING | Play Life Records | 2020 |
| PIYA | Play Life Records | 2021 |
Bollywood Remixes edit
| Song | Movie | Music Label | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Mera Hit Hit | Billu Barber | T-Series | 2009 |
| Dhun Lagi | Jai Veeru | T-Series | 2009 |
| Khuda Ke Liye | Runway | T-Series | 2009 |
| Baamulaiza | De Dana Dan | Venus | 2009 |
| Aye Khuda | Paathshaala | T-Series | 2010 |
| Desi Kali | Golmaal 3 | T-Series | 2010 |
| Chammak Challo | Ra.One | T-Series | 2011 |
| Cut To Disco | Rocking Dard E Disco | SareGama | 2012 |
| Mera Mann Kehne Laga | Nautanki Saala | T-Series | 2013 |
| Aao Na | I Love New Year | T-Series | 2013 |
| Dilliwaali Girlfriend | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | T-Series | 2013 |
| Hai Ye Dil Mera | Hate Story 2 | T-Series | 2014 |
| Meherbani | The Shaukeens | Zee Music | 2014 |
| Abhi Toh Party Shuru | Khoobsurat | T-Series | 2014 |
| Enna Sona | Ok Jaanu | Sony Music | 2017 |
| Tera Yaar Hoon Main | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | T-Series | 2018 |
| Ishq Di Baajiyan | Soorma | Sony Music | 2018 |
| Sawarne Lage | Mitron | Sony Music | 2018 |
| Title Song - Ek Ladki Ko Dekha | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh | SareGama | 2019 |
| Burj Khalifa | Laxmii | Zee Music | 2021 |
Pop/Indie Remixes edit
| Song | Artist | Label | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse | Kay Mikado | LAD Publishing & Records | 2010 |
| Haze | Mikas | Gold Series Records | 2010 |
| Dreams | Teenu Arora | Pearlicka Records | 2012 |
| Kya Baat Ay | Harrdy Sandhu | Sony Music | 2018 |
| Dream Girl | Ir Sais | Sony Music | 2019 |
| G.O.A.T | Diljit Doshanjh | Famous Studios | 2020 |
| O Sanam (LoFi Remix) | Lucky Ali | Sony Music | 2021 |
| Party Mashup 2021 | Various Artists | Sony Music | 2021 |
References edit
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- ^ "15 things to do in Dubai this weekend - What's On Dubai". What's On Dubai. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Lamhe-2017 to give chance to show talent". The Pioneer. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "DJ NYK - DJ of the month - TheTechy". www.thetechy.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ icecool. "DJ NYK at Sugar Review - Event Reviews - Articles - hkclubbing.com". www.hkclubbing.com. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "xmas eve". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ jha, neha (17 November 2013). "'Old remix albums don't work anymore'". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Staff Report. "Mickey Singh and DJ NYK to play Dubai". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "3000 students participate in MIET Student Festival 'Sammilan 2K17'". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Singer Neha Kakkar and DJ NYK perform at 'The Regency Antilia'". Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ Staff Report (28 February 2016). "Mickey Singh, DJ Nyk coming to Dubai". GulfNews. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ Times, Education. "Study in India | Education Loans | Education Abroad | Distance Learning Education". www.educationtimes.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Bollywood Vs EDM :: TollywoodTimes.com". Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Shivraj, Nandini (13 February 2021). "DJ NYK And His Everlasting Pursuit of Excellence in Music". The Talented Indian. Retrieved 11 March 2024.