Masti
Multi-Award Winning Family Band
About Masti
Global sensations MASTI - featured on BBC One and in national newspapers - are a multi-award winning FAMILY band blending youth and experience. They are the re-birth and evolution of the popular old school Bhangra band "Nayi Roshni", together with one of the children (now an adult - Aamir!) now fronting the band.
Masti became famous for creating a unique niche: transforming popular English songs into high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood anthems. Son Aamir delivers the English vocals whilst playing the keyboards, his father Amjad performs the Hindi and Punjabi vocals, and Uncle Surinder drives the rhythm on the dhol and dholak.
Key Highlights
- Won "Best Band" at UK Bhangra Awards 2024 & 2025
- Featured on BBC One and national newspapers
- Wrote viral Desi Christmas Anthem "Jingle Balle" with tens of millions of views
- Performed for BBC Children In Need and major festivals
- Combine Live Band, DJ and Dhol performances uniquely
- Perform either as live band or to bespoke backing tracks
Unique Performance Style
Masti transforms popular English songs into high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood anthems. They perform either as a live band or to bespoke high energy backing tracks they've written themselves, creating a unique fusion experience that appeals to all audiences.
Biography
Masti were catapulted to fame when they were approached by the BBC to turn a Christmas song into a Bhangra song. They chose Jingle Bells, which they debuted at a BBC event alongside X Factor winner Sam Bailey. The overwhelming response led to Masti being signed by Kiss Records, who backed the official release of "Jingle Balle."
The track was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Pete Ware (Heera, Alaap, Holle Holle) and features Kulwant Singh Bhamrah on the tumbi - the musician who played THAT iconic riff for Punjabi MC's Mundian To Bachke! Jingle Balle went viral with tens of millions of views across social media, and Masti also performed it live on BBC One.
Band Formation Story
Their journey began when Aamir wanted to see his father and uncle back on stage. The duo were in the old school band Nayi Roshni, releasing two hit albums, and supported the likes of Heera, Alaap, DCS, Apna Sangeet, Pardesi, Premi and more, before Amjad stepped back when he became a dad. Aamir vowed to bring his father back to stage one day and they reformed as Masti.
Crowds fell in love with the fact that they were seeing a family on stage, and they loved hearing their favourite iconic English songs being turned into high energy Bhangra mashups, alongside all the classic Bollywood/Bhangra anthems too.
Band Members Background
Frontman and professional DJ who founded "Beats & Smiles". Also performs regularly for Red Bull and has DJ'd internationally with celebrity artists.
Former member of hit band Nayi Roshni, wrote music for two hit albums that reached top 3 in UK Asian Music Charts. International success from Singapore to Canada.
Continued full-time in music as dhol player, DJ and live sound engineer. Invented world-first signature "drumki" (Dholki with drum pads built in).
Famous English-Desi Fusions
- Freed From Desire x Nach Punjaban (Abrar Ul Haq)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air x Mundian To Bachke (Punjabi MC)
- Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It x Patiala Peg (Diljit Dosanjh)
- ABBA - Dancing Queen x Maahi Ve (Kal Ho Na Ho)
- Queen - We Will Rock You x Say Shava Shava (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham)
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe x Yeh Dosti (Sholay)
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love x Gur Nal Ishq Mitha (Malkit Singh)
- Ini Kamoze - Hotstepper x Sip Sip (Jasmine Sandlas)
- Jalebi Baby x Moorni (Punjabi MC) and 3 Peg (Sharry Mann)
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition x Dhola Ve Dhola (Satrang)
Notable Achievements
- Best Band Award - UK Bhangra Awards 2024 & 2025
- Viral hit "Jingle Balle" with tens of millions of views
- BBC One live performances
- BBC Children In Need participation
- Signed by Kiss Records
- Featured in national newspapers
Festivals & Performances
BBC Performances
Major Festivals
Corporate Clients
Press Inquiries
For media inquiries, interviews, or press kit requests, please contact our management team.
Technical Specifications
| Performance Type | Live Band, or performing to Backing Tracks |
|---|---|
| Stage Requirements | Minimum 4m x 3m performance area |
| Sound System | Professional PA system with monitors |
| Lighting | Basic stage lighting preferred |
| Backline | Provided by artist. Digital mixer pre-mixed supplied by band; only requires Jack to Jack lead to be plugged into main mixing desk |
| Performance Duration | 30-90 minutes (customisable) |
| Setup Time | Band - 60 minutes / Backing track - 20 minutes |
| Soundcheck |
Live band: Required prior to performance (preferably earlier in the event) Backing tracks: Not required (line check only if available) |
| Dressing Room | Room with mirror and basic amenities |
Sound & Stage Plan
For Live Band Performances
MASTI provide their own digital mixer, pre-mixed. The mixer requires a simple connection to the venue's mixing desk (jack-to-jack).
For Backing Track Performances
2x wireless vocal microphones required. If wireless is unavailable, 2x SM58 recommended.
Performance Videos
Jingle Balle
BBC One Appearance
Bhangra Mashup - Freed From Desire vs Nach Punjaban
Masti Showreel
Winning Best Band 2025
Desi Fest Luton 2025 - Balle Balle!
Beyonce Crazy In Love vs Gur Nal Ishq Mitha
Bhangra Mashup - The Fresh Prince vs Punjabi MC
Desi Fest Luton 2025 - Kuriyan Lahore Diyan
Winning Best Band 2024
Photo Gallery
Explore stunning images from Masti performances.