Aamish is an Indian DJ and music producer who is also known as Varun Khullar (born 9 February 1991). He is the first and only disabled DJ from India.[1][2]
Aamish | |
|---|---|
| Born | Varun Khullar 9 February 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | DJ Aamish |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
| Awards | Limca Book of records - India's First DJ with Disability |
| Website | https://www.djaamish.com/ |
Early life
editAamish was born in Delhi on 9 February 1991, to engineer couple Amit Khullar and Shashi Khullar.[3] He completed his schooling from ITL Public School Dwarka, New Delhi and graduated from Delhi University, Delhi in Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Trade and International Practices). Varun met with an accident and was paralysed while he was pursuing his master's degree from Amity University, Noida.[4]
Musical career
editVarun Khullar, a.k.a Aamish, began his musical career in 2014.[5][6] In 2014, Varun had an accident. But he was a mass communication student who wanted to become a DJ, and he didn't let his dream die with his accident. He learned music from books and did that for two years. He joined ILM Academy in Gurgaon in 2016. In 2017, he joined Kitty Su, Delhi as a DJ.[7][8] He has performed at TimeOut 72 event in Goa.[9]
Discography
editSingles
edit- Interstellar
- Interstellar - Aleksandr Kashnikov Remix
- Bhuddhabrot
- Dimensions of Space
Achievements
editIn 2017 - Epic Wards
In 2018 - Bharat Prerna Awards[11]
In 2018 - tedxahlconintlschool[12]
in 2019 - Limca Book of Records[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Meet DJ Aamish: Beating the odds from behind the console". Microsoft Stories India. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Spinning on wheels: Varun Khullar, India's first differently abled DJ, was rescued by music". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Varun Khullar: The DJ Who Works His Wheels Well". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Chawla, Pariniti (19 November 2019). "Meet Varun Khullar, India's First Differently-Abled DJ, Who's Taking The Never Back Down Attitude to a Whole New Level!". DelhiPlanet. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "In Conversation With Varun Khullar, India's First Differently-Abled DJ Who Overcame All Odds to Pursue His Dream". www.inclusiveindia.in. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "The story of India's First Differently-Abled DJ, Varun Khullar will leave you speechless". www.mensxp.com. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Kitty". www.kittysu.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "24 Hours In Life Of Varun Khullar: Rocking It At Kitty Su, Music Keeps Him Going | Outlook India Magazine". magazine.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (10 October 2017). "India's First Differently-Abled DJ To Perform At TimeOut 72 music festival". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Aamish". Spotify. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ admin. "Varun Khullar". Ample Missiion. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Believe in Yourself | Varun Khullar | TEDxAhlconIntlSchool, retrieved 5 August 2021