Nikhil Mehta (popularly known by his stage name ‘DJ Aerreo’) is a famous Indian DJ and music producer. He is known for being one of the contestants in season one of the Hindi reality and dating game show ‘Temptation Island India: Pyaar Ki Pariksha.’
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Nikhil Mehta was born on Thursday, 30 April 1991 (age 33 years, as of 2024) in Chandigarh, India. His zodiac sign is Taurus. In 2012, Nikhil pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration at DAV College, Chandigarh. He attained a DJ course from the Institute of Integrated Learning in Management University, Gurgaon. In 2014, Nikhil pursued the International Music Production and Sound Engineering Diploma at the Point Blank Music School in London. In the same year, Nikhil Mehta also attended the Enhanced Music Institute in London. He is settled in Chandigarh, India. [1]SoundBetter
Nikhil Mehta’s childhood photo
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Natural Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 18″
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about Nikhil Mehta’s parents and siblings.
Nikhil Mehta with his mother
Wife & Children
Nikhil Mehta is unmarried.
Career
Disk Jockey (DJ) & Music Production
Nikhil Mehta started his music journey at the age of 13 and pursued it while doing his graduation. He has performed in many cities across India like Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Pune. Nikhil has also been part of the international event ‘Ultra Music Festival’ held in Miami, Florida, United States.
Nikhil Mehta performing in Mumbai
In 2014, Nikhil released his debut track, ‘Meteriorite,’ as a music producer. In 2019, he released another song titled ‘Unforgettable,’ which also featured a Swedish singer and songwriter named NEIMY and a vocalist named NSH. [2]EDM Joy
Poster of Nikhil Mehta’s song ‘Unforgettable’
In the same year, Nikhil produced a song titled ‘Rabba’ in collaboration with Mitika Kanwar. [3]Speed Punjabi – YouTube
Television
In 2023, Nikhil Mehta made his television debut as a contestant with the Hindi reality and dating game show ‘Temptation Island India,’ which was aired on JioCinema. [4]MTV Hustle
Nikhil Mehta in a still from the dating game show ‘Temptation Island India’ (2023)
Tattoos
- Nikhil Mehta has a circle tattoo on his right arm rear tricep which represents the cyclical nature of the universe.
- He has a triangle tattoo on his left rear arm tricep which represents connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth.
Nikhil Mehta’s arm tattoos
Car Collection
Nikhil Mehta owns a Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Nikhil Mehta with his car
Favourites
- Food: Butter Chicken, Pancakes
- Sport(s): Cricket, Football
- Vacation Destination: Goa
Facts/Trivia
- He is the first Indian DJ to have an original single featured on the ‘Protocol Radio’ show by Nicky Romero. [5]Deccan Chronicle
- Nikhil participated in the DJ competition of the Sunburn Festival and won the same for twice – beating around 425 DJs in the first one and 500 in the second.
- Nikhil Mehta loves going to the gym and often shares photos of his gym sessions on social media.
Nikhil Mehta during his gym session
- He loves animals and often shares photos of his pet dog on social media.
Nikhil Mehta with his pet dog
- Nikhil loves cooking and often shares photos of him cooking on social media.
Nikhil Mehta cooking at his home
- He drinks alcohol and is often spotted drinking alcoholic beverages on his vacations.
Nikhil Mehta’s Instagram post about his vacation in Goa
- Nikhil loves travelling and often shares photos of his travel experiences on social media.
Nikhil Mehta on a vacation in Jaipur
- Before becoming a DJ, Nikhil Mehta was a client relations 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 passion of becoming a DJ. [6]Respect My Region
- He loves playing the guitar and often shares photos and videos of him jamming on social media.
Nikhil Mehta playing the guitar at his home in Chandigarh
- Nikhil Mehta is a two-time winner at the Sunburn Music Festival by defeating more than 400 DJs. [7]StarClinch
Nikhil Mehta performing at the Sunburn Music Festival
- Nikhil considers American musician and DJ Illenium as his biggest inspiration in music production.
- In 2013, he saw the Swedish house music supergroup ‘Swedish House Mafia,’ performing live in India. The last song played by the group brought Nikhil to tears, and that’s when he decided that this was what he wanted to do in life. [8]Respect My Region
- In 2019, Nikhil’s song ‘Rabba’ was ranked number one on the Indian Pop Charts.
Nikhil Mehta’s Instagram post about his song ‘Rabba’
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