Nikhil Mehta, also known as ‘DJ Aerreo,’ is a prominent Indian music producer and disc jockey (DJ) who gained recognition as a contestant on the first season of the dating game show ‘Temptation Island India.’
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born on April 30, 1992, in Chandigarh, India, Nikhil Mehta, at the age of 31, remains unmarried.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
In terms of physical attributes, Nikhil stands at approximately 168 cm (5′ 6″) with dark brown eyes and natural black hair.
EDUCATION
In terms of education, Nikhil attended DAV College in Chandigarh in 2012 and pursued various music-related courses at institutes like the Institute of Integrated Learning in Management University, Gurgaon, Point Blank Music School in London, and Enhanced Music Institute in London in 2014. His educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration, a DJ Course, and an International Music Production and Sound Engineering Diploma.
CAREER
Nikhil Mehta has a diverse set of interests and hobbies, such as non-vegetarian food, traveling, cooking, and exercising. He has distinctive tattoos, including a circle tattoo on his right arm rear tricep and a triangle tattoo on his left arm rear tricep.
His debut in the music industry was marked by the release of the song ‘Meteriorite’ in 2014, and he ventured into television with ‘Temptation Island India: Pyaar Ki Pariksha’ in 2023.
Nikhil Mehta’s musical journey began at the age of 13 when he developed an interest in music making while pursuing his graduation in Chandigarh. He has performed as a DJ in various Indian cities and participated in international music festivals such as the Sunburn Festival in India and the Ultra Music Festival in the United States.
In 2013, inspired by the Swedish House Mafia, Nikhil decided to pursue a career in music, leading to his debut song ‘Meteriorite’ in 2014 featuring American singer Jonny Rose. He transitioned from a client relations manager at Yes Bank in Chandigarh to a full-time career as a DJ.
Throughout his career, Nikhil Mehta has collaborated with international and Indian artists, producing songs like ‘Unforgettable’ in 2019 with NEIMY and NSH and ‘Rabba’ with Mitika Kanwar. The latter topped the Indian Pop charts in the same year.
In 2023, Nikhil Mehta made his television debut on ‘Temptation Island India,’ a Hindi dating game show streamed on the OTT platform ‘JioCinema.’ Notably, he became the first DJ to have his original single featured on Nicky Romero’s international music podcast titled ‘Protocol Radio.’
Beyond his professional achievements, Nikhil enjoys spending time with his pet dog, playing the piano, and expressing his musical passion on social media. His inspirations include the American musician DJ Illenium. Additionally, Nikhil is known to indulge in alcohol and is often seen enjoying beverages with friends at parties.
