Top 10 DJs in India Revolutionizing the Music Industry in 2025

DJs are the musicians of music. They can make a large crowd dance to their beats with just their music. The Indian music industry is undergoing a seismic shift with traditional music blending modern beats to create compelling music that makes the world groove.

Indian DJs and their music is a complete list of soundtracks perfect for every occasion. Be it weddings, ceremonies, or festivals, these DJs are redefining music like never before. From creating the high-energy beats of Bhangra to Bollywood romantic melodies to finding the right note for a dreamy bridal entry, here is a list of the top 10 DJs in India’s Revolutionizing Music in 2025.

DJ Zaeden

Popularly known as the Pop-Dance Crossover King, Sahil Sharma also known as DJ Zaeden started his career at the age of 14. His career began in 2014 when his remix of Coldplay’s ‘Magic’ was featured in Hardwell On Air. Starting his career at a very young age, Zaeden became the first Indian DJ to hit 500 million cumulative streams across platforms. 

His popular soundtrack ‘KTMBHK’ was featured in the Netflix series ‘Mismatched Season 2.’ Moreover, he has also performed in various music festivals like Tomorrowland and collaborated with various international artists as well. 

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DJ Ritviz

One of the most popular Indian DJs among GenZ, Ritviz is known to blend Indian classical elements with electronic music, redefining music like never before. His popular tracks like ‘Udd Gaye’ and ‘Liggi’ have got hundreds of millions of streams. Ritviz expanded his sound, incorporating AI-generated music compositions while still keeping his signature style intact. 

DJ Chetas

With over 3 million worldwide fanbases, Chetas Shah also known as DJ Chetas is a well-known name among music fanatics. DJ Chetas is very popular for Bollywood mashups and festival-ready anthems. His performances are something that every music lover craves. Not only this, DJ Chetas has been appointed as the official DJ for SRK lead IPL team ‘Kolkata Knight Riders.’

His popular mashups include ‘The Breakup Mashup,’ ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Mashup’ and ‘Cocktail Mashup.’ DJ Chetas is the only Indian DJ to have a mobile application where he is currently promoting dance music to the masses. 

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Nucleya

Looking for the best Indian DJ for EDMs, NUCLEYA is the name. Udyan Sagar, popularly known as NUCLEYA is not a name but a symbol of the Indian EDMs. NUCLEYA is known for his genre-bending productions, combining EDM (Electronic Dance Music) with traditional Indian Classical Musical Instruments and ambient sounds. 

Nobody can forget the popular tracks Raja Baja and Bass Rani which were a huge hit. He was awarded the ‘Best Electronica Single’ at the Global Music Awards for his single Alo Wala & Nucleya ft. MC Zulu – Little Lolo.

Lost Stories

Prayag and Rishabh, popularly known for their band Lost Stories, have received global recognition with their official mixes ‘Faded’ and ‘Wherever I Go.’ Lost Stories is ranked 52nd in the list of India’s Mash-up Ranking.

The duo has also collaborated with Armaan Malik on a cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’ which went to be a huge hit and amassed over a million views on YouTube. Lost Stories have graced renowned festivals like Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, and Sunburn showcasing their signature blend of house music with robust trance beats.

DJ Pearl

One of India’s leading female DJs who has conquered the world of creating ground-breaking EDMs, apparently considered a male-dominated space. She has also co-founded Submerge with her husband and is the only Indian DJ to have played the Ministry of Sound in London and Pacha in Ibiza.

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DJ NYK

One of the youngest DJs in the Indian Music Industry? DJ NYK. Nikhil Sahani started his career in Delhi creating foot-tapping beats which would shake a leg. He became popular through his collaboration with AKON for the most sensational Hindi song ‘Chammak Challo’ from the move Ra.One. 

DJ NYK is also known for making the Two-Fold Amalgam named ‘King of Remixes.’  He is the person who made podcasts famous in India by putting together a mixtape for music aficionados in order to promote budding artists from across the world. DJ NYK has been awarded for ‘Best Hollywood DJ’ by VH1 Music.

Nikhil Chinapa

Nikhil Chinapa is a well-known Indian DJ, popularly known for creating mind-blowing EDMs. He also founded Submerge, which was one of the largest EDM companies in India. He also co-founded VH1 Supersonic which is one of India’s biggest dance music festivals. He is a prominent face in the industry, who often appears on reality shows like Roadies and Splitsvilla.

DJ Sartek

Sarthak Sardana, stage name DJ Sartek is a recognized music producer and a DJ by profession. He is the only Indian DJ to have all the releases on Beatport Top 100 charts. DJ Sartek has also collaborated with various international artists like Justin Bieber, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, and many more.

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Progressive Brothers

Progressive Brothers is an Indian electronic music duo namely Sunny Sharma and Karan Bhalla. They have played at some of India’s biggest music festivals like Sunburn, Enchanted Valley Carnival, and VH1 Supersonic. They have experience performing with great artists from around the world including, David Guetta, Tiesto, Martin Garrix, etc, and have a way of making people groove on their beats.

The Next Name Could be Yours!

The Indian DJ scene is more diverse and fast-growing. With technological advancements, AI-generated sounds, and global collaborations, 2025 is set to take Indian music to a new level. DJs are no longer restricted to creating music but are shaping the global soundscape.

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