Karishma started her career at the age of 16 and ever since there has been no looking back. Over the years, she has grown and developed immensely, due to a multitude of experiences that she has encountered and been a part of hosting some of the biggest events in town and outside. Karishma specializes in corporate shows, launches, seminars, press meets, award ceremonies, conducting fun team-building activities, parties, theme events, birthday parities, cocktail dinners, quiz contents, etc. She has anchored for numerous reputable organizations and individuals. To name a few – HP, Sony, ABN Amro, Dell, ICICI, HDFC, Business Today Acumen, Wipro, Oracle, Van Heusen, Ford, Samsung, etc. Her multifunctional ability means that she is an entertainer (conducting games) and an eloquent and formal speaker, with ease and confidence. Having first-hand experiences in engaging with people from all walks of life, it has further boosted her communication skills and given her the ability to think outside the box.
Jay Karmani is a professional and multi-lingual emcee/anchor from Pune. He knows how to handle the crowd of any level with his dynamic attitude. Since past three years, he has been professionally involved in anchoring and working as a freelance anchor, emcee, compere, host, entertainer, and trainer. He hosted a plethora of team building activities, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, corporate events, stunt shows, award ceremonies, annual functions, sangeet, etc. He has hosted events with celebrities like Yami Gautam and Delnaaz Irani as well.
Kunal Newar is the Best New Age Illusionist and Mentalist in India. Ever since childhood, Kunal has always been interested in magic. Although in the beginning, he did not perform, he always used to enjoy the feeling of amazement that magic provides. After a couple of years working as an Engineer, Kunal decided to pursue his dream and is now a full-time entertainer and has performed all across the Globe for Corporates, Weddings, Private Gatherings, TV Shows, Colleges, etc. He has now been amazing audiences with his mind-reading abilities & sleight of hands and minds.. Kunal’s clientele includes some of the Top Corporates and Industries in the Country, Reputed Colleges, Celebrities, and Politicians. His natural charisma and charm make him the perfect choice for corporate events and private parties alike. Kunal’s unique blend of mentalism and mind reading creates an interactive experience that is redefining the very nature of a magic show...one that truly needs to be seen to be believed. In 2018, Kunal was featured in India's Got Talent where he wowed the judges with his amazing mind reading skill and illusion. Kunal has also been a part of multiple Talent shows like Pune's Got Talent, North East Got Talent and also appeared in multiple Tele Talk shows all across the country. When he isn’t blowing the minds of audiences around the world, Kunal is also a Magic creator and consultant and has consulted and created effects for many big names in the Magic industry. He is a strong follower of the famous quote from a Poem by Robert Frost: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. He also does magic workshops where he teaches the art of magic to people of all ages and helps them boost confidence and develop a personality.
Amit Kalantri performs magic shows for various social and corporate events. He is based out of Pune. His magic show is not just a traditional magic show. He does very creative and wonderful modern magic effects. He also customizes his magic effects to suit the occasion or event. With magic, he also performs mentalism effects. He has performed at many events like birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, product launches, business expos, and many more.
Manjushree Oak is a professional singer based out of Pune, Maharashtra. She is a talented singer, blessed with a melodious voice. The dynamic young nightingale combined her talents and gifts to practice hard, and became a successful singer. Manjushree is blessed with a sweet voice and soul, which makes her the best. Begum Akhtar, Mehadi Hasan, Ustad Gulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, O.P.Nayyer, Khayyam, R.D.Burman, Jaydev, Pt Shivkumar Sharma, and Kishori Aamonkar are some of the voices that have influenced her.
Lakshay Bhatnagar is a professional singer/songwriter based out of Pune, Maharashtra. Born in Bangalore, he is a famous voice in the Indie landscape, particularly known for his innovative blend of contemporary and vintage sounds. A combination of current and classic favourites across genres and languages, Lakshya’s performances are both familiar and inventive – a groovy mix of excitement and nostalgia, ensuring much foot-tapping and singing along to his audiences. Lakshya’s layered singing and clever improvisations have seen him play lead vocals in bands such as TMKC and Mannfarid, in a variety of LIVE gigs over the years. Apart from being a solo acoustic performer, the talented songwriter has also composed original music for several short films, promotions, jingles, and events. Inspired by alternative rock, contemporary, and retro Bollywood sounds, Lakshya’s talent lies in understanding his audiences’ musical tastes and improvising his tunes to the vibes of his performance space. With quite a bundle of achievements to his name, this talented musician recently reached the Top 24 of the prestigious Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2016; won the MTV Colors of Youth 2015; won the title of Sony Mix: Mix Voice of Pune in 2014; and was the Uninor Youth Icon in 2012–13, among over 5000 participants from Maharashtra and Goa. While Lakshya’s flair for fresh and innovative sounds and his engaging performing style have already seen him woo listeners from across the country, the soulful songwriter believes that he is only at the beginning of his musical journey, with promises of more exciting things to come shortly.
Gulshan Jethwani is a professional singer based out of Pune, Maharashtra. He is a small town guy from Gwalior who left the city and came to Pune to live his life and experience different stages of life. Music was always his passion, and God also made a way for him. He formed a band in college called TMKC (Teri Music Ki Chahat). He started working as a guitarist and vocalist and created their own genre called 'Retro Repair'. Gulshan has come a long way now and has won a lot of college festivals like Symbiosis Orion, Unify, Uninor Rock the Stage, Tata Docomo Rockstar. Later, the competition MTV Colors of Youth took place, and TMKC won the event. The genres that he is best at are Indie pop, Bollywood Retro Repair, Sufi, or anything that entertains the people!
DT Bharat Rajput is a professional singer based out of Pune, Maharashtra. Being genre-agnostic and open to new sounds and experiences, he is the vocalist with a voice that is leading the new sound of Hindi rock. He is natural on stage. With his candid presence and his wit, Bharat connects with his audiences very easily. Expressing his thoughts experiences through his music with a vision to bring something unique to every song he writes for the music lovers and creating a rich catalog of hit songs and crowning achievements.
Formed in 2018, Melody Station is a 3 piece band that always gives its viewers a unique experience. It specializes in a variety of genres. The band has its own unique style of music, which makes the audience lose themselves in it. The band can make the audience dance and also make them touched by their music. It plays Bollywood mainstream as well as it can play Sufi music. They play their music in almost every type of events. From a corporate event to an Indian Wedding, they have the experience of playing music everywhere.
The band that steals hearts, the band that is loved by one and all, the band which is the local favourite, it’s none other than, The Acoustune! Hailing from Pune, the band travels across the country for their live music events and shows. Known for their upbeat and enthusiastic performances, The Acoustune has become really popular amongst the young audience. Music lovers eagerly wait for their shows and do not hesitate to give loud cheers in support of the band. The band is an entirely acoustic project, influenced by the acoustic elements of music and nature. Young and talented artist Omkar is the lead Guitarist while Anand impresses with his stellar vocals. The super energetic band performs at multiple venues and top locations. Their live shows are often sold out and their events are a houseful. The band is proficient in Bollywood, Indie, Pop, Reggae, and Sufi music. Do not be surprised to hear ‘once more’ cheers from the music enthusiasts at the end of their every reverberating performance! The team is super talented and aims to join the league of the top bands of the country!
DJ Claudio started his career with two cassettes, two players and his expert fingers. He has a certain style that could never be replicated; be it his timing of dropping the right song at the right time, or the effervescent smile constantly plastered on his face. DJ Claudio has never failed to charm everyone in Goa. He is considered as one of the Best Wedding DJs in Goa. Claudio has lent his skill to many a dance troupe, hoping to win hearts at numerous dance competitions or shows around Goa. Growing up during the time of vintage classics, he laid the foundation for his specialty. He does play other genres, too, but his loyalty lies towards old and happy party music. DJ Cladio has been spinning the disc since 1994. Claudio was ranked as one of the top five DJs in Goa in 2002. He spends most of his time working on his own sound, mixing of all his influences, set to modern bass lines. Currently, he is a part of Live 'N' Wired, an innovative group consisting of three vocal singers, along with him on the deck.
Yeti is a blues rock LIVE band based out of Pune, Maharashtra. It was founded in the year 2013. Formed by Gaurav, ex-member of the band Meanstreek, the uniqueness of Yeti is that it doesn't limit itself to a single sound/genre. The Yeti Collective is the coming-together of a few similar minds to pursue their common goal of creating great music! A four-piece experimental setup, Yeti is deeply influenced by various genres from rock, blues, and reggae to rock 'n roll. They have played across various venues all over India and are quite famous for their performances in almost all pubs in Pune. Members: Unni – Drums Craig – Lead guitars Neal – Bass guitar Gaurav – Lead vocalist and Songwriter
Anish Sood is a professional DJ based out of Panaji, Goa. He is counted among the most eminent DJs in the Indian dance-music scene. His latest song – Superfly, which featured Nanok and Anushka Manchanda, peaked at number 3 on iTunes India chart. His weekly podcast – ‘Sunburn On Air’ – racked up over a million hits in just one year. His LIVE sets and original songs blend across electro, house and techno, with a unique understanding of moods, dancefloors, trends and audiences, which ensures he is just as comfortable playing at arena-sized crowds as at intimate nightclubs. He has played with famous names like David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike, Afrojack, Axwell, etc. Anish's touring schedule has approximately 90 gigs in a year. He has performed many sold-out shows in various clubs, and also main-stage performances at some famous and big dance music festivals in India.
Veshesh is a professional percussionist based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. He has an uncanny ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary with his musical prowess. A mystical aura surrounds him when he amalgamates Indian and Western beats to generate surreal and soothing music. Veshesh is adept at mixing electronic music, dubstep, jazz, house, hip-hop, psychedelic, trance, country, retro, techno, reggae, break beat, downtempo, and ambient with electronic dhol, electronic tabla, mridangam, pakhawaj, djembe, dufli, timbale, cajon, drums, congo, dholak, matka, bhapang, rainsticks, ocean drum, thunder pipe, darbuka, and many more. Having left his imprints in the opening set of a Sonu Nigam show in Bangkok in 2011, he marches ahead with firm determination and irrevocable faith in himself and his hard work. Veshesh has rendered scintillating performances at Apollo Tyres’ annual meet in Hong Kong, Harem, Garden of Five Senses, and at five-star hotels like The Leela, Claridges, Hilton, and Sheraton to name a few. Veshesh took on to Latin and African percussions recently. His jugalbandi with one of the finest female tabla players in India, Anuradha Pal, culminated in a glittering function at the Epicentre, Gurgaon. Veshesh also performed at big music festivals like the Indian Music Conference (IMC) held at Goa, Bangalore, and Delhi. He has been interviewed by leading media groups and channels like Sahara, P7 News, Ayur Living India, and Pragya. Moreover, Veshesh has shared his journey, experiences and even played on his percussions at radio stations like Radio Mirchi with RJ Naved, Meow channel (now OYE 104.8), Rainbow 102.6 FM. Veshesh has been learning music since the age of four. He dedicates three to four hours per day for his riyaaz (practice). Veshesh is a government-certified DJ, whose mixing grips audiences instantaneously. Veshesh has learnt in the traditional gharana styles of Ajarada and Benares. He has been trained on the tabla by Guru Pandit Radhey Shyam of AIR and DD fame. Veshesh has been one of the lucky ones to have attained invaluable dictates from the living legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has had the golden opportunity to meet and get tips & lessons from the music maestros like Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasiya, Talvin Singh, Anuradha Pal, Anup Jalota, Vijay Ghate, Taufiq Qureshi, Sabir Khan, Faizal Qureshi, Sivamani, Nayan Ghosh, Yogesh Shamshi, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, and contemporary artists Vishal-Shekhar and Sajid-Wajid. Veshesh has honed up his skills under the guidance of his gurus – Pt Radhe Shyam Sharma, Late Ustad Shafat Ahmed Khan, and Mohd Idris Khan. He won the best student award while pursuing diploma in media studies from AAFT/FTP. He has also undertaken advanced training for tabla and is the state level winner in the tabla instrumental. His sequential and recurring performances at parties, college fests, events and concerts iterate his increasing appeal amongst the masses. Veshesh has bagged accolades with his performances at IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, Lovely Professional University, and St Margaret College of Engineering, Jaipur. He has also spread his musical aura at the French Embassy as well. He has put his best foot forward in solemnizing his debut album, Talaash.
The 5th Veda is a Pune-based six-piece band that has played nationwide and is quite popular in the Pune music scene. They play genres like soft rock, classic rock, blues, reggae, Indian folk and indie rock. The band is mostly inspired by artists like Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Raghu Dixit, Indian Ocean, Guns N Roses, Bryan Adams, Cold Play, Kings of Leon, Eagles, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Arctic Monkeys, Radio Head, ACDC, Lucky Ali, and many more. Corporate events: Credit Swizz Pune at Cocoparra Pune UKARE Party for Tech MBS Pune, JW Marriot, Pune Corporate Party for AMDOCS Pune, Cocoparra Pune Clientele: Marrakesh Cafe 1730 Beans and Booze CO2 Cafe Burps The Alter Figo D Toss The Funky Kona ...and many more.
Tushar Kamra is a professional instrumentalist based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. He is known to many as the drummer with a good sense of humour. Although he is inclined towards the lighter side of life, the only one thing he does not take lightly is his drumming. He makes sure his drumming does not take a back seat because of his professional work. Over the past few years, he has made quite a reputation for himself in various aspects of drumming, be it gigging with his permanent bands, filling in for other drummers, performing LIVE and studio sessions, and session recording for albums.
Saibal Bas is a renowned guitar player, composer and music producer based out of Delhi. He has worked on numerous recordings with some of the biggest names from the music industry including Neha Bhasin, Shibani Kashyap, Ranjit Barot, Loy Mendosa, Shantanu Moitra, Shubha Mudgal, Pradip Sarkar, and more. In addition to producing jingles for companies like Contract, JWT, Coke, Pepsi, Reebok, Sony, Samsung and Nestle, Saibal has also composed for the Bollywood flick, Waisa Bhi Hota Hai 2. He has also worked in Los Angeles as a session guitarist, producer, and engineer. Apart from his recording projects, Saibal was also part of the band called Orange Street, which in their later years, performed at various festivals in Europe. Currently, Saibal plays with funk rock jazz quintet, Grey Area, and other than that, can be found loitering around golf courses in the city or driving his beamer!
Nitin Virat is a professional percussionist based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. He is one of the finest musicians in the capital. He is always in search of something musically-stimulating. Nitin has been a part of many known bands like Woody Accouche Project, The Palaver Beyond, Ensembles, Collaborations, Temple of Drums, and many more. He is charismatic and has brought together Rasta Revolution through his work and percussion djembe. Nitin plays djembé and drum kit, with a flair for Latin rhythms and samba.
Gandharva is a LIVE band based out of Pune, Maharastra. The band started when percussionist, Pranav Thorat, came up with the idea. Soon, he met with keyboard player Gaurav after which he started to take the band seriously. The duo looks forward to collaborating with various artists and growing their musical project. They primarily focus on alternative rock but are open to other genres as well. They have played in almost all the cafes and lounges in Pune.
Joshua Grant is a professional percussionist based out of New Delhi, India. Grant took center stage for the first time at the young age of six and has not looked back since then. His first performance in the world of jazz was at the age of 10 with a great jazz guitarist, Ian Harvey, followed by Louis Banks. After that, he attained formal training in Carnatic music. He strived to achieve excellence in every genre of music and got trained under the world famous jazz drummer and brand ambassador of Yamaha drums, Gary Novak for three years, during which he performed alongside Novak at several highly acclaimed jazz festivals across the globe. In India, he got trained under Pt Birju Maharaj for a long time. Joshua has been associated with the big names in the music industry including Asha Bhonsle, Kailash Kher, Shubha Mudgal, Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale, Indian Ocean, and Mrigya. He has been performing with them while producing scores for various music albums, documentaries, and films for other artists. He has produced music for several commercials as well like Pepsi, Jaguar, Vodafone, etc to name a few. Joshua has also been a core member of the bands like Radius and Syncopation. For a few years, Joshua was the lead drummer and backbone for the Delhi-based choir, Artists Unlimited (AU). He lent his expertise and experience to AU during its formative years. Joshua performs on his beautiful maroon Yamaha Stage Custom kit, and the arena reverberates with applause and admiration.
