| Nikhil Chinapa is a prominent Indian radio jockey, video jockey, and TV presenter associated with MTV India. |
| Born in Bangalore, he moved frequently due to his father’s service in the Indian Army. |
| He is the founder of Submerge Music, a music company that has brought renowned DJs like Above & Beyond, Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, and more to India. |
| Nikhil has a strong Twitter following among Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans and is considered a pioneer of EDM in the country. |
| Previously, he hosted the popular radio show ‘Together’ on Sundays and was the festival director of 'Sunburn' in Goa until 2013. |
| He has been a host on MTV shows like Splitsvilla, India's Got Talent, and has been a judge on MTV Roadies and Roadies Rising. |
| In 2014, Nikhil collaborated with the Indian online fashion brand Koovs.com. |
| Alongside his television career, he has made cameo appearances in movies like Dus, Zinda, and Om Shanti Om. |
| In an interview, Nikhil mentioned that his parents still ask him about getting a "real job." |
| Interestingly, Nikhil was a senior to Rahul Dravid by one year in school. |
