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DJ NYK
Born
Nikhil Sahni

Delhi, India
Alma materDelhi University
Occupation(s)DJ, music producer
Years active2004 - Present
Websitehttps://www.djnyk.com/

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]

Early life

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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

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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

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Original Singles

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Mecca' 17: Hindu College through its exemplary fest teaches others how to play a perfect host". Hindustan Times. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  2. ^ "15 things to do in Dubai this weekend - What's On Dubai". What's On Dubai. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  3. ^ Pioneer, The. "Lamhe-2017 to give chance to show talent". The Pioneer. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  4. ^ "DJ NYK - DJ of the month - TheTechy". www.thetechy.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ^ icecool. "DJ NYK at Sugar Review - Event Reviews - Articles - hkclubbing.com". www.hkclubbing.com. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  6. ^ "xmas eve". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  7. ^ jha, neha (17 November 2013). "'Old remix albums don't work anymore'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  8. ^ Staff Report. "Mickey Singh and DJ NYK to play Dubai". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Singer Neha Kakkar and DJ NYK perform at 'The Regency Antilia'". Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  11. ^ Staff Report (28 February 2016). "Mickey Singh, DJ Nyk coming to Dubai". GulfNews. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  12. ^ Times, Education. "Study in India | Education Loans | Education Abroad | Distance Learning Education". www.educationtimes.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  13. ^ "Bollywood Vs EDM :: TollywoodTimes.com". Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  14. ^ Shivraj, Nandini (13 February 2021). "DJ NYK And His Everlasting Pursuit of Excellence in Music". The Talented Indian. Retrieved 11 March 2024.