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title: "Behind the Decks: Aayush, Mumbai's Energy-Focused DJ"
description: "See how I mix Bollywood, Afro House, and Techno at Mumbai clubs. Discover my process, my gear, and how I build the perfect vibe for your event."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/djaayushh/club-nightlife-performance/behind-the-decks
last_updated: 2025-10-01
---

# Behind the Decks: My Process for Mumbai Events

Tribe Verified · Performing at popular Mumbai club venues

By [Aayush Thakker](https://mytribe.in/djaayushh) · Available for events across Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹15K per session (estimate)

Part of [Club & Nightlife Performance](https://mytribe.in/djaayushh/club-nightlife-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/djaayushh/club-nightlife-performance/gallery)

Music is about more than hitting play. It is about reading the room and finding that one track that changes the atmosphere. Here is a look at my workspace and the focus behind every set.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A 360-degree view from my console. This is my cockpit, where I control the energy of the entire room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3387d10a-81a7-4ee9-9071-0264fd0e2be3)
- ![A quiet moment of focus at the decks, finding the next track to keep the energy flowing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f675dfb-5326-437e-b0e8-afb152b8ce84)
- ![An artistic long-exposure shot capturing the motion and speed of mixing tracks. The lights and movement represent the flow of the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fea8ccd9-aae6-4502-9f85-fff57135f5ba)
- ![No script, just sound. A candid moment of me lost in the music, dancing along with the crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9e17bee-3cd4-4059-834a-7a0b8122e72e)
- ![A smile on my face as I line up the next beat. This is my happy place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67e6cb1c-e40f-4869-a78b-fad11fb372a3)
- ![A shot from behind the console, showing my focus on the Pioneer DJ setup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b9b7e71-47e6-4caf-bcdf-218cbaacf446)
- ![All smiles during a set at Ricky's Clubhouse. The energy from the crowd was amazing that night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da8acf9a-2e49-4699-8567-67f7da5516e8)
- ![Caught in the moment, doing what I love. My hands are as much a part of the performance as the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1883843-17cf-4f67-b5c6-6b4fafcb4b95)
- ![Working the mixer, blending tracks seamlessly. It's a craft I'm passionate about perfecting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8b3da57-ae16-4eb0-a01b-945a9fc07f5d)
- ![A focused shot from my set at Toy Room. Every track selection is intentional, designed to build the night's journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d50c11c-a079-4395-9c5a-9ab720bde32e)
- ![In the zone under the blue lights. The atmosphere of the club is a huge inspiration for my sets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8fcad55-4105-4a83-996b-fa465f7224a5)
- ![A happy moment behind the decks. When the mix is perfect and the crowd is with you, there's no better feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bc02873-a20b-4bb6-90f7-8fcf25184aa7)
- ![The red lights at this club create such an intense and energetic mood. It's the perfect setting for a high-energy set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2deaba18-126e-400e-af69-30661347d852)
- ![Another shot from a red-lit, high-vibe night. I'm always smiling when I'm playing for a great crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c20875c-a149-4176-a5af-ecb2f8dd9124)
- ![In the zone, with the crowd as my backdrop. This is where I feel most at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33bfc83e-535a-4a6b-8bee-15c44d642311)
- ![Spreading good vibes from the DJ booth. A simple shaka sign to connect with the crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e7c071b-30c1-424c-987a-4a0191163805)
- [Video: A quick glimpse of a fun night at Takumi, Mumbai. The place has a great vibe and the crowd was on fire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9faf7556-1a41-478e-997f-4e15b3b1d3a5)
- ![The unique artwork at Takumi provides an amazing backdrop for my set. The vibe was just right for a mix of house and Bollywood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e8dff36-b5b5-43e4-9105-936810160443)
- ![A long-exposure shot capturing the energy and movement of a dynamic set at Takumi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b605bee-dd62-4ecf-a536-1c6ee6b3163b)
- ![A clear shot of me at the controls, concentrating on the mix against the cool graffiti wall at Takumi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d4d8f74-7a5d-4601-a81a-4d12bdfda5be)
- ![Posing with a friend behind the decks. The nightlife community in Mumbai is all about supporting each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1937ed2c-2ee7-4495-985a-3f5843a71aa6)
- ![A radial blur shot that captures the feeling of a wild, high-energy moment during my set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b82ad6bc-4160-40e6-9952-c229fad24d42)
- ![Pure joy. A candid laugh while interacting with the crowd at Takumi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b2e76b8-394b-496d-a58c-ac6ee01fea90)
- ![A calm, focused moment before the energy peaks. Every set has its ebbs and flows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/713aff5b-968d-4815-a106-30370beaf3e9)
- [Video: This clip shows the transition of lights and energy during one of my sets, from cool blue to fiery red.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e0f0be3-e1da-4988-8042-fb2dd8dc8c85)
- [Video: A quick cut showing me, the crowd, and the vibe of the night at Takumi. It's a 360-degree experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18bd6725-7766-44a3-a469-1defbae1e4ba)
- ![This shot, with the light trails, feels like a trailer for my life. Always in motion, always surrounded by music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6ae3baf-7afc-4695-b584-9d57dd0e8233)
- ![Another dynamic shot with light trails, capturing the fast-paced nature of live DJing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1435eb10-708d-46c8-9f27-e7cd695724f7)
- ![Pointing to the crowd, inviting them to join in the energy. It's a two-way street.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb66cf4f-b252-4704-8892-b1741acdf4ab)
- ![Always pushing my creative boundaries, one show at a time. This shot captures my smile of satisfaction during a great set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3df5d076-dfb5-456f-9c79-e80a810ffd9b)
- ![At the season finale of the HOUSE PARTY series. It was an honor to close out the season with such an energetic crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac4a79d8-3b97-4b99-8337-e298defd9807)
- [Video: It's not just about making you dance, it's about bringing out all your emotions. This clip shows the journey of a night, from intense focus to pure celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad44807e-44a2-4543-b133-9fb01956121f)
- ![At the N'VEVIBE event at Millionaire. The setup was incredible, and I was happy to be at the center of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76c99c4a-b58b-4134-b33d-6f44767da079)
- ![A smile of pure happiness. When you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/867c5fbe-7353-4af6-b63f-6fc2b186c250)
- ![In front of a massive LED screen with my logo. The production at some of these events is world-class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e4532ba-2b68-4225-8cbf-6a5e91ea3bdc)
- ![Feeling the vibe and sharing the energy with the crowd. A great DJ set is a shared experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b0c5b43-c9b1-474a-bb5b-5d7123e5bf73)
- ![A candid, happy moment during a set at The Game Palacio. The dark lighting puts all the focus on the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b67f3d47-840c-478c-b899-3c9918b577fd)
- ![Hands up in celebration. That moment when a track hits perfectly and the whole room erupts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7802382d-0865-4ea7-a484-5f3fd1cd9fd7)
- ![A motion-blurred shot showing my focus on the decks while the party rages around me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3da008fe-707f-4d4b-82aa-51c2b4d8bdd6)
- ![A clear, happy shot from the same set. The joy of DJing is written all over my face.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02359e2d-bf99-436d-851e-68ee96f5a3f0)
- ![A black and white shot capturing a moment of intense hype. Sometimes, stripping away the color shows the raw emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cfe4534-b870-450b-add7-27bd70b0275c)
- ![A candid laugh behind the decks. January was a great month, and I'm grateful for every single gig.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1d233b3-f93c-4157-a2d7-55cb612a5173)
- ![A creative shot with colorful light trails painting the air around me. This is what music feels like.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db760e69-366f-42a5-a6c1-03d22a1b57b1)
- ![Another artistic light trail photo, capturing the magic and energy of a live set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d516938b-f88f-49e9-981b-d530dc24e642)
- ![Surrounded by streaks of light, this long-exposure shot turns the DJ booth into a canvas of energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7d706ea-54e3-47e4-b00f-3ab0f03ee930)
- [Video: From my heart to the dance floor. This clip shows my passion for the music and the crowd's heartfelt reaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f7af79d-7df0-4067-a4c8-e244abb71e1f)
- ![A simple, happy portrait behind the decks. Ready to start the night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c30ef4f-9458-49ee-8495-1125b4783117)
- ![A selective color shot that makes me pop. It's a cool, artistic take on a DJ portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/665ccb76-12b0-43a5-b2a9-e3755e284bf0)
- ![Nothing but good vibes and a peace sign. That's my motto for every set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac441324-bbdd-4eba-8aab-703578d3c994)
- ![A warm, smiling shot from behind the console. I'm always happy to be here.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/660dc4b1-6abd-40c8-a76b-d6b177ff06fa)
- ![A sepia-toned, focused shot. This captures the timeless dedication to the craft of DJing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ad95202-ff3d-438d-9e45-04272206924f)
- ![Mindset is everything. A confident and happy shot that shows my positive approach to my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/802f50d4-e985-4f50-a153-d2529844fe1a)
- ![Make it simple, but significant. A view from above, showing me working the controls with the crowd in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d428b2a5-f3dd-481c-8c3a-a0d2985ec284)
- ![A black and white shot reflecting my passion. The mirror adds a cool, artistic angle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea1d16b9-4008-41a6-84b1-59377f6a94ee)
- ![A great Saturday night at Lord of the Drinks. The energy was fantastic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49031abe-e5c5-4869-a9c1-f311576c1d9d)
- ![Another happy moment from the same night, getting ready for the next track.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3811687a-de75-4008-bb86-207cc9532539)
- ![A side profile shot, showing my concentration on the mix with the crowd visible on the screen behind me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdf5b6a-184e-4196-bb16-248a7e41abc6)
- ![Be who you want to be. A cool, stylized shot of me in my element, framed by the unique lighting of the venue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6378e657-cb1f-435c-9290-bc76fa6a5730)

## About Behind the Decks

My setup is simple but effective. I use the industry-standard Pioneer CDJ 2000NXS2 or 3000 to keep transitions seamless. This equipment lets me mix Bollywood hits with Afro House or Techno on the fly. It is never pre-planned because I need to feel the crowd's energy before I decide the next song.

When I step behind the console, the goal is always to keep the floor moving. I do not believe in fixed playlists. Instead, I observe the crowd, watch who is dancing, and match the tempo to the room's energy. Whether it is a lounge set in Bandra or a peak-time club night, my approach remains the same. I mix high-BPM commercial tracks with my own edits and signature fusions, like Punjabi vocals over Afro House beats. This is why I arrive at least 30 minutes before any gig. I run a quick sound check to make sure the Pioneer mixer and the venue acoustics are dialed in. My goal is to make sure every transition feels natural, from the first low-energy lounge track to the final high-octane closing song.

## About Aayush Thakker

I am Aayush. I believe the best nights are the ones you do not plan, where the music just flows! I spend my time behind the console in Mumbai, mixing genres until the dance floor feels like one heartbeat.

[See all of Aayush Thakker's services](https://mytribe.in/djaayushh)

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