Nikhil Chinapa, born Kalengada Bhemaiah Chinapa on June 6, 1973, in Bangalore, India, is a prominent DJ, VJ, and music festival curator who has significantly influenced India’s electronic dance music (EDM) scene. He earned a degree in architecture from BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore, where his passion for music led him to DJ at college events.Nikhil Chinapa’s career took off after winning the MTV VJ Hunt in 1999, leading to his role as a host on MTV Select, where he introduced global music to Indian audiences. He co-founded Submerge in 2003, a pivotal platform for EDM in India, and played a key role in launching major music festivals like Sunburn and Vh1 Supersonic. Beyond music, Nikhil has been a prominent figure on television, serving as a host and judge on popular shows such as MTV Roadies and MTV Splitsvilla. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping India’s contemporary music landscape.