DJ Aqeel: Remixes today fail to create a connection with audience

Known for his foot-tapping remixes of Bollywood hits, DJ Aqeel feels remixes today fail to make a connection with the audience.

"Remixes today fail to create a connection with the audience. They lack the essence of creating a connection to your soul. That's what I keep experimenting in my album Nostalgia where I remix old songs with today's modern essence, which people like about my music," Aqeel shot to fame with remixes like "Keh du tumhe", "Tu tu hai wahi" and "Shake it daddy mix" in the early 2000s.

How does he look at his journey so far?

"It's been a roller coaster ride for me. With all the highs and lows I have always tried to keep my spirits high because I know I want to keep creating for my lovely fans and audience. That's what usually keeps me high. The right music makes all the difference. Yes, I have faced a lot of challenges throughout my journey in this industry. But these challenges have always motivated me to try something innovative, keeping the essence of music alive in me," he replied.