Nikhil Mehta (known by his stage name “DJ Aerreo”) is a famous Indian DJ and music producer. He is famous for being one of the contestants in the first season of the Hindi reality show and dating game show “Indian Temptation Island: Pyaar Ki Pariksha”.
Wiki/Biography
Nikhil Mehta was born on Thursday, April 30, 1992, in Chandigarh, India (age 31 years as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Taurus. Nikhil received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from DAV College, Chandigarh in 2012. He did his DJ course from Institute of Integrated Studies, Gurgaon Management University. In 2014, Nikhil studied for a Diploma in International Music Production and Sound Engineering at Point Blank Music School in London. In the same year, Nikhil Mehta also studied at the Enhanced Music Academy in London. He settled in Chandigarh, India.
Nikhil Mehta childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: natural black
Eye color: dark brown
family
Parents and siblings
There is no information about Nikhil Mehta’s parents and siblings.
Nikhil Mehta and his mother
wife and children
Nikhil Mehta is unmarried.
Profession
Disc Jockey (DJ) and Music Production
Nikhil Mehta started his musical journey at the age of 13 and continued to pursue it upon graduation. He has performed in many cities in India such as Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Pune. Nikhil also participated in the international event “Ultra Music Festival” held in Miami, Florida, USA.
Nikhil Mehta performs in Mumbai
In 2014, Nikhil released his debut single “Meteriorite” as a music producer. In 2019, he released another song called “Unforgettable”, which also featured Swedish singer-songwriter NEIMY and singer NSH.
Poster of Nikhil Mehta’s song “Unforgettable”
In the same year, Nikhil collaborated with Mitika Kanwar for a song titled “Rabba”.
television
Nikhil Mehta made his television debut in 2023 as one of the contestants on the Hindi reality and dating game show Temptation Island India, which aired on JioCinema.
Nikhil Mehta in a still from the dating game show Temptation Island India (2023)
tattoo
Nikhil Mehta has a circular tattoo on the back tricep of his right arm, representing the cyclical nature of the universe. He also has a triangle tattoo on his left rear tricep, which represents connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom and growth.
Nikhil Mehta arm tattoo
car collection
Nikhil Mehta owns a Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Nikhil Mehta and his car
Favorites
- Food: Butter chicken, pancakes
- Sports: cricket, football
- Holiday destination: Goa
Facts/Trivia
- He was the first Indian DJ to release an original single on Nicky Romero’s “Protocol Radio” show.
- Nikhil participated in the Sunburn Festival DJ competition and won the same title twice – beating around 425 DJs in the first edition and 500 DJs in the second edition.
- Nikhil Mehta loves to go to the gym and often shares pictures of his workouts on social media.
Nikhil Mehta during workout
- He loves animals and often shares photos of his pet dogs on social media.
Nikhil Mehta and his pet dog
- Nikhil loves cooking and often shares pictures of his cooking on social media.
Nikhil Mehta cooks at home
- He drank alcohol and was often found drinking alcoholic beverages while on holiday.
Nikhil Mehta posts about his Goa vacation on Instagram
- Nikhil loves traveling and often shares photos from his travel experiences on social media.
Nikhil Mehta vacations in Jaipur
- Nikhil is the first Indian DJ/producer to have an original single featured on Dutch DJ Nicky Romero’s ‘Protocol Radio’.
- Before becoming a DJ, Nikhil Mehta was a Customer Relationship Manager and worked at Yes Bank in Chandigarh. After working there for a year from 2013 to 2014, he quit his job to pursue his dream of becoming a DJ.
- He enjoys playing guitar and often shares photos and videos of his jam sessions on social media.
Nikhil Mehta plays guitar at his home in Chandigarh
- Nikhil Mehta beat more than 400 DJs and won the Sunburn Music Festival twice.
Nikhil Mehta performs at Sunburn Music Festival
- Nikhil considers American musician and DJ Illenium to be his biggest source of inspiration in music production.
- In 2013, he watched Swedish house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia perform live in India. The last song the band played brought Nikhil to tears and that’s when he decided that this is what he wanted to do with his life.
- In 2019, Nikhil’s song “Rabba” topped the Indian pop music charts.
Nikhil Mehta posts about his song ‘Rabba’ on Instagram
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