Book DJ Akbar Sami, India's Celebrity Bollywood DJ
Luxury weddings, corporate events and international private parties.
A dancer turned DJ and music producer, Akbar Sami has played Royal Albert Hall in London, toured the USA, Japan and Australia, and performed for India's best-known families and film stars.
Who is DJ Akbar Sami?
DJ Akbar Sami is an Indian Bollywood DJ, music producer and music director, and one of the pioneers of DJ music in India. He performs at corporate events, luxury weddings, concerts and private parties in India, the USA, the UK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Australia and Japan.
- Known for
- Official Bollywood remixes, including the albums Jalwa, Jalwa 2 and Jadoo
- Landmark venue
- Royal Albert Hall, London
- Television
- Indian Idol (Sony) and SaReGaMaPa (Zee)
- Recent releases
- Tu Meri Senorita and Titli (T-Series), Kabhi Kabhi (Saregama)
- Events played
- Hundreds of corporate events, weddings and celebrity parties
- Own event format
- Thank God It's Disco, a retro disco night
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Akbar Sami reads the room and moves between Bollywood, retro disco and international club sound, so every guest stays on the floor.
Book DJ Akbar Sami for corporate events
Brand launches, award nights, galas and annual parties. He has played hundreds of corporate events for leading business families and film-industry hosts.
Celebrity DJ for high-profile weddings in India
A luxury wedding DJ in India for sangeet, reception and after-party, with the stage presence guests expect from a Bollywood celebrity DJ.
Best Indian celebrity DJ for destination weddings
Available to travel for destination weddings across India and abroad, with experience in the Maldives, Bali, Mauritius, Thailand and Spain.
Top Bollywood DJ for international private parties
Private villa, yacht and estate parties for global guests, from London to Dubai and beyond.
An Indian DJ for events in the USA, UK and Dubai
Akbar Sami has performed in more than 25 cities and countries, so booking him abroad is familiar ground.
- USA: The Roar Tour and Sufitronik with Salim-Sulaiman, plus a commendation from the Mayor of San Francisco as a pioneering Indian DJ.
- UK: Hire a top Indian DJ in London, a Royal Albert Hall performer.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi: The best Bollywood club DJ experience for clubs, hotels and private events.
- Australia and Japan: Bollywood DJ tour dates, including The Legend tour in Australia and Emporium Beach Festival in Japan.
Also played: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Jakarta, Bali, Thailand, Mauritius, the Maldives, South Africa, Nairobi, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Belgium, Madrid, Barcelona and Tenerife.
From teenage dancer to the booth
Akbar Sami started at 13 as a team dancer with Bollywood names such as Arshad Warsi and Sajid Khan, then became a choreographer. When a club manager needed a DJ for one night, he stepped in, and went on to become resident DJ at Xanadu.
He later collaborated with Himesh Reshammiya on remixes, composed for the films Risk and Fast Forward, and was sound designer on Aan: Men at Work, Phir Hera Pheri and Awaara Paagal Deewana. He designed music for contestants on Indian Idol and was the first DJ guest performer on SaReGaMaPa.
Thank God It's Disco
His own night of retro disco hits, in English or Hindi depending on the event. A ready-made format for clubs, hotels, weddings and corporate parties that want a high-energy, sing-along floor.
Awards and recognition
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Bharat Puraskar
- Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar, 2024
- Millionaires Peace Award, 2026
- DJ of the Decade, India Night Life Convention and Awards (INCA Honours)
- Commendation from the Mayor of San Francisco
- Judge at the Mirchi Music Awards for five years
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book DJ Akbar Sami for a corporate event?
Send an enquiry through the booking form below with your event type, date, city and venue. The team replies with availability and next steps.
Does Akbar Sami perform at weddings and destination weddings?
Yes. He plays luxury weddings in India and travels for destination weddings, and has performed in locations including the Maldives, Bali, Mauritius, Thailand and Spain.
Can I hire him for events in the USA, UK or Dubai?
Yes. He has performed across the USA, in London including Royal Albert Hall, and in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as Australia and Japan.
What music does he play?
Bollywood, retro disco and international club music, chosen to suit the guests and the event. His own Thank God It's Disco format focuses on retro hits in English or Hindi.
What has Akbar Sami released?
The remix albums Jalwa, Jalwa 2 and Jadoo, official Bollywood remixes, and recent singles including Tu Meri Senorita and Titli with T-Series and Kabhi Kabhi with Saregama.
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