| 1. Nikhil Chinapa is a prominent Indian radio jockey, video jockey, and TV presenter associated with MTV India. |
| 2. Born in Bangalore, he moved frequently due to his father’s service in the Indian Army. |
| 3. 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. |
| 4. Nikhil has a strong Twitter following among Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans and is considered a pioneer of EDM in the country. |
| 5. Previously, he hosted the popular radio show ‘Together’ on Sundays and was the festival director of 'Sunburn' in Goa until 2013. |
| 6. 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. |
| 7. In 2014, Nikhil collaborated with the Indian online fashion brand Koovs.com. |
| 8. Alongside his television career, he has made cameo appearances in movies like Dus, Zinda, and Om Shanti Om. |
| 9. In an interview, Nikhil mentioned that his parents still ask him about getting a "real job." |
| 10. Interestingly, Nikhil was a senior to Rahul Dravid by one year in school. |
| 11. He studied at Begumpet Hyderabad Public School, Faust High School in Secunderabad, and St. George's College in Agra before pursuing architecture. |
| 12. He is the founder of Submerge Music, a music company that has brought renowned DJs like Alesso, Above & Beyond, Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, and more to India. |
| 13. He was originally set to work as a bartender on a cruise liner before MTV came calling. |
| 14. He has acted in several films including David (2013). |
