By Hemant SharmaDisc Jockeys play recorded music for audience at nightclubs, discotheques, parties, weddings and other events. They are proficient in mixing different types of tracks and styles through a multitude of sophisticated equipment. India has a highly diverse musical landscape and DJs have also carved a niche for themselves on the back of their abilities to make the audience dance to their tunes. They are known for churning out electrifying music to captivate the audience. Most have their own unique styles which distinguish them from others. Talented DJs in India are known for their innovations and creative skills, and are contributing in a big way to the musical scene in India. Let’s have a look at the top 10 popular DJs in India for 2025.
1. Udyan Sagar
Udyan Sagar, popularly known as DJ Nucleya, is known for blending electronic dance music or EDM with traditional Indian music. Apart from EDM, he also specialises in Indian pop, bass music, desi hip hop and Moombahton. Sagar released his debut album, Bass Rani, in the year 2015, followed by Raja Baja and Tota Mayna. He has numerous awards to his credit, including the Best Electronica Single Award at the Global Indian Music Awards.
Udyan Sagar has performed in a number of events, such as EDC Las Vegas and Mexico, Sunburn Festival, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Zomato Zomaland and more. He has also performed with celebrities like Shrillex, DJ Snake and Major Lazer.
2. DJ Notorious
DJ Notorious, with an experience of 15 years in this industry, is widely known for Bollywood remixes, and is considered to be among the top Bollywood DJs in India. He has performed in 249 nightclubs in 55 cities across 15 countries, including Pacha Ibiza in Dubai, Prana and Hudson Terrace in New York, Crystal Bar in Sydney, Sound Bar & Crescendo in Chicago, Cirque Le Soir in Dubai and more.
DJ Notorious has also performed in many major events, including Filmfare Awards, Miss India, World Economic Forum and Radio Mirchi Awards. He has done official remixes for many Bollywood movies, such as Heropanti, Mary Kom, Udta Punjab, Creature 3D and more.
3. Nikhil Sahni
Nikhil Sahni, popularly known as DJ NYK, is known for his Bollywood remixes and mashups. He started his career as a DJ for some clubs in Delhi and got his first break with an event held in Hong-Kong. Sahni shot to fame through his show named Electronyk Show which established him as the first Video-DJ of India.
Nikhil Sahni has created official Bollywood remixes for 20 movies, including Billu and Pathshala. He is best known for the remix of popular track Chammak Challo, sung by Akon. His debut official international remix, Haze, was released on Golden Records.
4. Shaan Singh
Shaan Singh or DJ Shaan has become a prominent name in the Indian EDM scene at a very young age. He debuted as a DJ at the tender age of 15 by performing at the 2010 Sunburn Goa Festival, one of Asia’s premier music festivals. Singh is widely appreciated for his big room uplifting tracks and smooth transitions.
DJ Shaan is the first Indian DJ to play at Tomorrowland Festival and also the first Indian DJ to twice play at The Box, Ministry of Sound, London. He has played alongside many celebrities like David Guetta, Hardwell, Afro Jack and others.
5. Chetas Shah
Chetas Shah or DJ Chetas is a major name in the Indian EDM landscape who is primarily known for his Bollywood mashups and remixes. His debut album was Life is a Mashup, which he followed up with a number of mashups and remixes like Iqraar By Chance, Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai, Jab Koi Baat and more.
DJ Chetas has composed music for multiple Bollywood flicks, such as Dilwale, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, All Is Well and more. He is the first Indian to figure in DJ Mag’s Top 100.
6. Progressive Brothers
Progressive Brothers is the professional name of a duo, Sunny Sharma and Karan Bhalla, who are DJs, singers and music producers. The duo is known for producing energetic mashups combining hard and trap elements with electro house. Progressive Brothers has played at many prominent events like VH1 Supersonic, Sunburn, Burnout Festival, Enchanted Valley Carnival and more.
Progressive Brothers has performed alongside multiple celebrities like Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Tiesto.
7. Anish Sood
Anish Sood is a prominent name in the Indian electronic music scene. He released his debut international single in the year 2011 and provided direct support to David Guetta at the Invasion Festival in the year 2012. Sood conducted a six city tour with Ramona Arena, and performed at Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi and Bangalore.
Anish Sood won the coveted MyFav Best House DJ in 2014 and 2015, and DJ of the Year Award in the year 2014.
8. Sarthak Sardana
Sarthak Sardhana, popularly known by his stage name DJ Sartek, is a fast emerging name in the EDM circuit in India. He holds the unique achievement of being the first Indian DJ on Hardwell’s Revealed Recording and also getting all releases on the Beatport Top 100 charts. DJ Sartek has done opening acts for multiple celebrities like Justin Bieber, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero and more.
9. Aqeel Ali
Aqeel Ali or DJ Aqeel has over two decades of experience in electronic dance music industry. He has a total of 9 blockbuster albums to his credit, including Shake It Daddy Mix and Disco 82. DJ Aqeel has done many official remixes like Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga and songs from various Bollywood movies. He has played twice at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
10. Nikhil Chinapa
Nikhil Chinapa is credited with making EDM and DJing popular in India. He is the founder of one of largest EDM companies in India named Submerge. Chinapa is also the co-founder of VH1 Supersonic and Sunburn electronic dance music festivals. He has done official remixes for multiple Bollywood flicks, including Dus, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Om Shanti Om.
Conclusion
Top Indian DJs have firmly placed themselves in the global music business on the back of their talent, skills and passion. Indian EDM scene is highly vibrant, mainly due to the efforts of reputed DJs.