DJ Aqeel Age, Wiki and Bio

DJ Aqeel

Quick Info

ProfessionDisc Jockey, Singer, Music Composer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/05/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAqeel Abdulkhalil Bachooali
Other Names
  • Aqeel Ali
  • DJ Aqueel
  • Aqeel AB

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)Right Lower Arm: Chinese letter

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseFarah Khan Ali (m.1999 - div. 2023)
Children
SonAzaan Ali
DaughterFizaa Ali

Family

FatherKhalik Bachooali
MotherZaibun Bachooali
Siblings
BrotherZain
SisterFarah Abdul Khalik Bachooali
Other Relatives
Father-in-lawSanjay Khan (actor)
Brother-in-lawZayed Khan (actor)
Sister-in-lawSussanne Khan (interior designer)

Career

Debut
FilmShaadi No. 1 (2005)
Awards
  • 2024: Style Icon of the Year Award at the Delhiites Lifestyle Awards by the Delhiites Magazine
  • 2022: Iconic Popular DJ Award at the Times Hospitality Icons by the Times Group
  • 2020: Best DJ for corporate and lifestyle events - Male Award at the WOW Awards Asia
  • 2018: DJ of the Year Award at the Delhiites Lifestyle Awards by the Delhiites Magazine
  • 2017: DJ of the Year Award at the Delhiites Lifestyle Awards by the Delhiites Magazine

Favourites

FoodMutton Biriyani

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/djaqeelforever/
YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/@djaqeelforever
Twitterhttps://x.com/DJAQEELFOREVER

Some Lesser Known Facts

DJ Aqeel initially aspired to be a pilot before discovering his passion for music at the age of 16.
He kickstarted his career as a DJ at private parties in Mumbai during the mid-1990s.
His first major success came from spinning tracks at JW Marriott's club Enigma Pub in Mumbai.
In 2001, he released the hit remix music video Nahin Nahin featuring Keith Sequeira and Ayesha Takia.
DJ Aqeel produced several successful music videos like Tu Tu Hai Wahi (2002) and Disco Station (2003).
He co-founded the nightclubs Poison in 2005 and Bling in 2008 with Dilip Joshi.
In 2009, he established Future DJ Academy in Mumbai to educate aspiring DJs.
Notable film contributions include the song Fanaa for You from Fanaa (2006) and Desi Magic (2021).
He made an appearance in the film TFTNW (2022) and has been featured in multiple music videos.
DJ Aqeel performs internationally and even released a cinematic EDM set at the Taj Mahal during COVID lockdowns in 2021.
He is a pet lover and often shares photos of his Shih Tzu dogs on social media.