Nikhil Chinapa
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Nikhil Chinapa | |
|---|---|
DJ Host | |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse |
DJ Pearl (m. 2006) |
| Children | 1 |
Nikhil Chinapa is an Indian DJ, host and festival curator, often credited with popularizing
Early life
Chinapa was born in Bangalore. His father was a paratrooper in the Indian Army,[3] and as a result he did his early education from different schools in India, including Begumpet's Hyderabad Public School, Hyderabad and Faust High School, Secundarabad, after which he studied in St. George High School Agra. He earned a degree in architecture from BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore with a thesis on the design of hospitals.[3] His interest in music grew during his college life when he used to do gigs as a DJ in parties to earn his pocket money.
Personal life
Chinapa married his long-time girlfriend DJ Pearl Miglani in 2012 after a six-year-long relationship. In February 2018, they welcomed their daughter.[4]
Career
Chinapa's career as a television personality started when he won the
Chinapa co-founded
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film [1] | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Snip! | |
| 2003 | Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha | Ravi S. Pillai |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana | |
| 2009 | 42 kms | |
| 2011 | Shaitan | Sandeep Srivastava |
Television
| Year | Show [1] | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MTV VJ Hunt | Contestant |
| 1999-2000 | Hello Friends | Vikram and Akram |
| 2000 | MTV Select | Host |
| 2009 | MTV Rock On | Host |
| 2009–2014 | MTV Splitsvilla | Host |
| 2010 | India's Got Talent | Host |
| 2017–present | MTV Roadies | Gang Leader/Leader |
| 2021 | MTV Splitsvilla | Guest Presenter |
Discography
- Stop! ("Nachle - Remix") (2004)
- Salaam Namaste (Salaam Namaste (Dhol Mix)) (2005) along with DJ Naved Khan
- Dus (Z version, "Deedar De") (2005)
- Zinda (Writer: "Maula", "Maula - Remix", "Zinda Hoon Main", "Zinda Hoon Main - Remix") (2006)
- Shootout at Lokhandwala ("Unke Nashe Mein - Remix", "Aakhri Alvida - Remix") (2007)
- Om Shanti Om (Writer: "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" (The Dark Side)) (2007) [1]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Anchor - Music/Film Based Show | MTV Fresh | Won | [9] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Nikhil Chinappa". IMDb.
- ^ "Nikhil Chinapa moves on from Sunburn to a new EDM festival". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ a b "Nikhil Chinapa". DMC World (interview). 12 September 2012.
- ^ "Roadies' Nikhil Chinapa becomes a father to baby girl". Times of India. 25 February 2018.
- ^ "VJ Sunanda and Gaelyn Mendonca wins Idea MTV VJ Hunt!". www.indiainfoline.com.
- ^ Mukherjee, Tatsam (6 June 2017). "To Every 90s Kid, Nikhil Chinapa Made The Job Of A VJ Look Like The Coolest Thing Ever". ScoopWhoop.
- ^ "Submerge to launch music label". 10 November 2018 – via Business Standard.
- ^ a b "About". Submerge.
- ^ "GR8! TV Magazine - THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS, 2002". gr8mag.com. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
External links
- Nikhil Chinapa's Online School
- Nikhil Chinapa at IMDb
- About page on the official website of Submerge, The Music company co-founded by Nikhil Chinapa
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