Formed in 2022, the band went viral in 2025 after Battle of Bands International ๐๏ธ. Over 200+ shows across the world ๐ Nikhil and the Gang is a four-piece Mauritian band bringing a fresh, future-forward take on Bollywood and Indian music. The groupโcomprising of Nikhil, Vedesh, Meehir, and Ashvinโblends the familiar warmth of desi melodies with local island rhythms and world-music textures, crafti
ng stories they believe could shape the musical trends of tomorrow. Though young, every member carries years of stage experience and musical research, all of which can be seen in the Mauritian blend of tradition and innovation. The frontman, Nikhil, has over 20 years of stage experience, being a known face on TV since he was 15. The band came together in 2022, when Nikhil gathered some of the best young talents in the industry, and the Gang was born. As the name suggests, the idea was to be disruptive - to create musical waves from the small island of Mauritius, that could ripple across the world, all while having all the fun of a boys band. In 2025, Nikhil and the Gang went viral in Mauritius after their standout performance on Doordarshanโs Battle of Bands International, marking the group as one of the islandโs rising musical forces. Their performance was much appreciated by audiences of Mauritius and India alike, earning rave comments from artists like Suresh Wadkar, Sadhna Sargam, Shraddha Pandit and Salim Merchant. They were also the only Mauritian team to perform in the Waves Convention 2025 in India.
